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Less Admin, More Closing: Q2 Updates That Sell for You

Discover Q2 updates in Close CRM that reduce admin and boost sales: AI notes, enrichment, pipeline guidance, custom workflows & dark mode.

Sales Operations

How to Write Better Inbound Sales Emails (Without Sounding Like a Bot)

Sales Operations

To Automate or Not? How to Automate the Sales Process, Not the Relationship

Close Features and News

5 Tips for Using AI Enrich to Make the Most of Your CRM

Sales Operations

How to Reduce (and Recover) No-Shows with Close CRM

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Sales Operations

Stop Pitching—And Start Asking These Sales Questions Instead

Great sales reps don’t have perfect pitches, but they do know how to ask better questions. Here’s how to shift from generic Qs to genuine communication.

Close Features and News

Introducing AI Enrich: The End of Tedious CRM Data Entry

Tired of chasing down LinkedIn URLs and company info? Meet AI Enrich—Close CRM’s built-in tool that enriches your data in real time, no integrations needed.

Christine Sotelo

Sales Operations

Close More Deals by Using ChatGPT to Stress Test Your Sales Script

Still testing sales scripts on real prospects? There's a better way. Use ChatGPT roleplay to refine your pitch, uncover weak spots, and close faster.

Sales Operations

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.

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 Operations

12 Inside Sales Strategies to Close Leads Faster

Ready to close more deals with less effort, and maximize customer lifetime value? These inside sales tips will set you up.

Inside Sales vs Outside Sales: Understanding the Core Differences (B2B)

Inside Sales vs. Outside Sales: is one option better? In short, no—you need to see which is best for your specific company & sales goals.

Embedding Images in Emails: Boosts CTR or Kills Deliverability?

Effective email marketing is key to enhancing customer engagement—and closing deals. Discover how to create visually-appealing messages that stand out.

Cold Calling: How to Respond to Prospects Who Say "I Don't Have Time"?

Not sure how to respond when prospects "dont' have time"? Here's what to say next if you want to close the deal.