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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

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

Close is over 50% faster than top CRMs. Sell more with less lag. Start your free 14-day trial today.

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.

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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.

Close Features and News

Product Update: Archiving Email Templates, Emojis, Revamped Support Center and More

We have a bunch of exciting product updates to share with you that will make your sales process more effective.

The fastest way to getting smart is looking stupid

Recently, I was talking to an intern here at Close. Someone who’s incredibly talented, very smart, hardworking and disciplined. After a few weeks at Close he said, “Steli, I think things are going well, but I’m not sure I’m growing fast enough.”

Startup and Small Business Sales

No More Excuses: Turn Worry into Action

No one worries more than a first-time entrepreneur, and it’s not hard to see why. From fundraising to product demonstrations to initial hires, it seems like there’s always something to worry about.

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5 Essential Questions to Make Your Sales Meetings More Productive

Discover 5 key questions to ask before holding a sales meeting, ensuring each one is efficient, productive, and worth the time. Stop wasting time in unproductive meetings!