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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to turn a bully prospect into a paying customer

The last thing any inside sales rep wants to hear when they pick up the phone is: You suck!

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15 Questions You Should Ask During an Inside Sales Interview

So you’re looking to build out your inside sales team and you’ve lined up a full day of interviews with potential new hires.

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Selling with an Accent? Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Heard

Overcome accent barriers in sales with confidence and practical strategies. Learn how to communicate effectively, regardless of your accent, and turn challenges into advantages.

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How to Use UX to Design High-Converting Cold Emails, Calls, and Product Demos

Discover how UX principles can transform cold emails, calls, and demos into high-converting experiences.