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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.

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Sales Management

A Comprehensive Guide to Qualifying and Scoring Leads Effectively

Unlock the secret to successful SaaS sales with our guide on how to qualify and score leads effectively.

August 28, 2019

Moritz Dausinger

When Should You Invest in a Predictive Dialer?

Discover when investing in a predictive dialer can maximize your sales team's efficiency, productivity, and reach. Learn the key signs to look for.

August 27, 2019

9 Ways to Improve Email Deliverability

To improve your email campaign ROI and ensure your sales emails reach the inbox, follow these critical deliverability tips and watch your engagement soar.

August 20, 2019

Why More Sales Teams Should Embrace a Leaderboard

The best part about competition is that we discover what we're capable of achieving—and how much more we can actually do than we might have believed. It’s an internal passion for competition that inspired many executives to start their careers in sales.

August 19, 2019