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

Speed matters in sales. Learn how to respond to leads instantly using Close CRM workflows, Smart Views, and automation without sounding robotic.

Close Features and News

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

Move Faster, Sell More: Close Is 50% Faster Than Other CRMs

Business Advice

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

Close Features and News

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

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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.

Close Features and News

Move Faster, Sell Smarter: Q1 Product Updates You’ll Actually Use

Explore Close's Q1 2025 product updates: faster workflows, smarter views, better reporting, and new tools to supercharge your sales process.

Christine Sotelo

Prospecting & Lead Generation

How to Avoid Your Phone Number Being Marked as Spam on Sales Calls

No business wants to show up as “Potential Spam” on caller ID. In this post, we work through strategic and technical tips so you can avoid it.

How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects

Always getting ghosted by your sales prospects? We asked businesspeople for their favorite tips to prevent ghosting and increase buy-in.

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.

How to Make Your Time at a Conference Worthwhile as a Sales Rep

Make the most of your next conference by scheduling 1:1 meetings, reaching out to prospects, and following up effectively to boost your sales success.

December 10, 2019

4 Powerful Sales Outreach Ideas That Will Increase Your Success Rates

Boost your sales outreach with these four powerful ideas to engage prospects and increase conversions. Personalize, add value, and stand out from the competition.

December 9, 2019

Sales Operations

4 Tips for Creating Signature-Grabbing Proposals

To accelerate your sales cycle and close more deals, you’ll need to create professional proposals that present information in a clear, aesthetically pleasing way.

December 4, 2019

15 Best Cold Calling Books to Take Your Sales Team to New Levels

Explore the top cold calling books to master sales techniques, boost conversions, and close more deals effectively.

December 3, 2019