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How to Qualify Leads Fast (and Stop Wasting Time on Bad Fits)

Learn how to quickly qualify leads, disqualify bad fits, and streamline your Close workflows to save time and close more high-quality deals.

Sales Operations

How to Catch Missed Sales Leads with Smart Views and Automation in Close

Sales Operations

We Tested 25 B2B Brands—Here's Who Followed Up the Fastest

Close Features and News

How to Reach Out to Leads Fast (Without Losing the Human Touch)

Close Features and News

How Close Built a New AI Support Tool in a Week—and Made Our Support Team Faster Than Ever

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Business Advice

Your Biggest Competitor Isn’t Another Company. It’s You.

Your biggest competitor isn’t the market—it’s your own habits. CEO Steli Efti shares why SaaS founders must overcome fear and evolve old beliefs to grow.

Close Features and News

Never Miss a Lead Again: Automate Every Follow-Up with Close Workflows

Workflows within Close CRM let you scale your follow-up sales pitches to new leads. This post explains four simple steps for automating the process.

Sales Operations

Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Being Cringe

Want to sell on social media without the cringe? Follow these four tips to build trust online as you manage social media outreach like an expert.

Meet the CRM built for how sales teams actually sell

Selling is hard. Your CRM shouldn’t be. Close is the easy-to-use CRM built with everything sales teams need to start closing deals today.

Sales Management

How to Be a Good Sales Manager in a Crisis: 12 Ways You Can Improve

How can sales leaders manage better during a crisis? Here are ways you can turn ‘check-ins’ into actionable conversations, how to communicate more effectively in less time, and how to maintain the mental health of your sales team.

How to Use Content Marketing to Sell More: A Guide for Inside Sales Teams

Content marketing is more than just a tool for building brand awareness. It has the potential to be your key driver for conversions, if you're willing to invest time. Here's a guide to help you get started.

Sales Management

Get a Daily Sales Motivation Boost

Boost your sales with daily motivational videos from Steli Efti. Get inspired and stay consistent with tips and quotes delivered to your inbox daily.

Remote hiring: How to screen for remote culture fit

There are many things you need to screen for when you’re hiring people in a remote company. But the most important thing? Remote culture fit. Here's what to look out for.