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

Not all automation is smart. Learn when AI boosts your CRM pipeline and sales—and when it makes you sound like a strange robot.

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

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

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Stop Pitching—And Start Asking These Sales Questions Instead

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Introducing AI Enrich: The End of Tedious CRM Data Entry

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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.

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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

Spot missed sales leads, build Smart Views, and automate follow-ups in Close CRM: we’ll help you avoid letting opportunities slip through the cracks.

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

We ran a follow-up speed test on 25 B2B companies. Some called in seconds. Here's who stood out—and what your team can learn from it.

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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14 Essential Skills for Sales Associates

Ready to level up your sales career? Then it's time to master these 14 sales associate skills! Read this article for the inside scoop.

The Best Salesforce Alternatives: 8 CRMs to Help You Close More Deals

Tired of Salesforce? Looking for a more user-friendly and affordable tool? Check out these eight Salesforce alternatives to find the best one for you.

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Business Development vs. Sales: What’s the Difference and Why You Should Care?

Find out why you should know the differences between business development and sales teams, what outcomes to expect from each one, & who should be your first hire.

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8 Skills You'll Need to Become a Sales Manager

What does it take to become a sales manager? Here are the top skills you need to take your sales career to the next level.