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Sales managers

B2B sales has changed – have you?

As consumers have become more and more comfortable with online shopping, there has been an undeniable digital transformation in field sales. With the change in interface, digital expectations have changed, and today customers demand an online experience that mimics their past face-to-face shopping interactions. Online behavior and a greater reliance on mobile devices

Business and family: caring for one is caring for both

So, you’ve accomplished the seemingly insurmountable task of launching your business. Through the days and nights of hard, relentless work you have likely encountered the issue that all business owners and entrepreneurs encounter – how do you balance the needs of both your business and your family? Navigating the demands of building and maintaining a successful business can make it feel like your family has taken a back seat. Indeed, striking the perfect work-life balance becomes a herculean task, but it doesn’t have to be. One key to living a happy and

Sales technology: build it or buy it?

Investing in readymade sales force automation (SFA) could seem unnecessary if you have the available in-house tech knowledge and only need to make small tweaks to existing systems. But if you want to do something complex or specialized, buying a readymade solution might make more sense in the long run. Considering building it? Before making any decisions on whether to invest in the creation of new software, there are some factors you need to consider. Ask yourself questions

The effects of successful sales communication, or the lack there of.

Effective communication, or the lack thereof, plays a crucial role in sales team synergy. Our past surveys have shown us that too many businesses still struggle with getting this right. Here we highlight the two frictions that contribute to ineffective communication and how businesses are overcoming them. Why do sales managers fail to communicate effectively? Poor communication easily erodes trust between reps and managers. This erosion creates what is known as a trust-gap, in which effective communication will remain difficult.
Food and Beverage

Industry Thermometer results reveal long-term impact of unrest in July

Skynamo Data Shows July Unrest Continues to Affect South African Business Recovery Recent data from Skynamo’s Industry Thermometer reveals that the civil unrest in July is having a longer-term impact on South African businesses—interrupting the strong sales momentum that had been building toward pre-pandemic levels. Tracking Industry Performance Across 26 Sectors The
Sales Reps

How SMEs can adopt modern technology to boost sales

One of the biggest challenges of running a small to medium enterprise in 2021 is the ongoing digital transformation of field sales hastened by the demands of the pandemic. This digital transformation requires promoting your products/services across various digital channels to reach your target consumers.
Integration Partners

Skynamo and Microsoft partner to bring Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Field Sales teams

Skynamo now integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365. This will give sales reps the ability to improve order accuracy and shorten order fulfilment times for manufacturers and distributors. Microsoft and Skynamo Partner to Power More Effective Field Sales Microsoft and Skynamo, a global leader in cloud-based field sales management and mobile sales technology, have formed a strategic partnership. This partnership enables Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers

The role of face-to-face interaction in today’s sales process

Sales are driven by customers. Businesses must therefore devise strategies that offer a rewarding and personalized sales experience. With the move to eCommerce, however, this has become a much more complex task. Before the 2020 pandemic, a company’s sales strategy often incorporated a variety of selling techniques. However, during COVID-19, virtual sales became the default standard. As a result, many employees were abruptly thrust into
Sales Reps

Local SMEs remain resilient despite instability

Small and medium, local enterprises (SMEs) are essential to the economy’s health and predicted to lead an economic recovery post-COVID. However, many of these businesses are fighting to keep their doors open since the onset of the pandemic. 89% impacted by the recent rioting and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, according to research by BeyondCovid. Positively, the latest data by Skynamo’s Industry Thermometer for July 2021 reveals that the political turmoil did not have as big an impact on sales as expected.

‘Best-of-Breed’ vs ‘Single Platform’ sales tech: which is better?

At a glance it may seem like choosing a best of breed platform is the simple answer to all of your problems. However, we can forgive you for thinking so off the bat. Before making such a decision it is important to understand how your company engages with technology. You might want to identify your needs and decide how best to meet them. This includes your needs for your reps, integration, and more general functionality. Single platforms offer a unified interface across all your platforms. A familiar look and style that makes things feel more comfortable and
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