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Relationship Management: Get to Know Your Customers (CRM)

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

Business Advice

Your Biggest Competitor Isn’t Another Company. It’s You.

Close Features and News

Never Miss a Lead Again: Automate Every Follow-Up with Close Workflows

Opérations de vente

Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Being Cringe

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Close Features and News

Move Faster, Sell Smarter: Q1 Product Updates You’ll Actually Use

Explore Close's Q1 2025 product updates: faster workflows, smarter views, better reporting, and new tools to supercharge your sales process.

Christine Sotelo

Prospecting & Lead Generation

How to Avoid Your Phone Number Being Marked as Spam on Sales Calls

No business wants to show up as “Potential Spam” on caller ID. In this post, we work through strategic and technical tips so you can avoid it.

How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects

Always getting ghosted by your sales prospects? We asked businesspeople for their favorite tips to prevent ghosting and increase buy-in.

Business Advice

598% More Calls, 32% More Deals—Turns Out Sales Calls Aren't Dead

We put outbound calling to the test for 90 days—598% more calls, 32% more closed deals. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what we learned.

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.

Ventes aux start-ups et aux petites entreprises

9 étapes d'un plan marketing gagnant pour une startup

Looking for a startup marketing plan to drive traction? Don't leave success to chance! Our guide offers 9 steps to build your winning strategy.

Outils de vente

How to Set Up a CRM and Start Selling in 3 Steps (For Small Businesses)

How do I get my CRM working for me so I can sell ASAP? Great question. Here’s how to set up a CRM, close deals (fast), and optimize your whole sales process.

Close Features and News

Leverage the Power of AI with the New Close CRM ChatGPT Plugin

Use the new Close ChatGPT plugin to save time building contact lists, summarize your relationship with leads, and generate contextual email drafts.

Outils de vente

We Tested 18 of the Best Cold Email Software Tools: See What Works for Automation & Outreach

The best cold email software & automation tools all have one thing in common: they help you reach more prospects and start more conversations.

Joanna Kaminska