In dealing with people—something a sales manager certainly must do—the first thing you must admit is just how difficult it is to change people. Ask yourself: Have you ever tried to really change someone? Then ask yourself: Did you succeed? If you answered “Yes,” great! But the vast majority would answer “no” to this second ... Read Post

CRM Administration has become its own cottage industry over the years – with expensive certifications and all-powerful administrators demanding large salaries and often even support staff. This has somewhat taken control over the CRM away from those working in the business everyday, (i.e. sales managers and other sales support staff). At Pipeliner we take the ... Read Post

It is now the best time to start an online business. Consumers are in love with the digital space plus it is easier and less costly to start than brick and mortar stores. You only need a good internet connection to communicate with your suppliers and customers. Well, what are the steps to start an ... Read Post

In the world of enterprise selling, business opportunities have certainly been sparse in recent times. But some verticals and geographies are on the rebound with new deals emerging. And, driven by hunger, there’s no shortage of vendors lining up to feed. Desperation, though, is a harsh task-master and many selling organizations are cutting prices and ... Read Post

In this article, I would like to discuss a very fundamental quality for someone’s successful conduct in life—that of virtues. Perhaps more than other more average fields, you really need virtues in sales management. The bottom line: if you don’t clearly understand how a sales manager needs to be poised for the future, you reduce ... Read Post

The pandemic has brought the biggest crisis that businesses and the world will probably ever face. Operations are disrupted, markets are shrinking and cash flow problems are rampant for companies of all sizes and across all domains. But a resilient attitude has kept most of the organizations afloat even through the toughest phase. The remote ... Read Post

The present-day marketer has a lot more work cut out for them than it used to be in the past. There is so much to do in the marketing world because marketing strategies have evolved, just like people’s purchasing patterns and behaviors have also changed over the years. With online marketing infiltrating the market place, ... Read Post

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies have become one of the fastest-growing firms in the tech industry. These are the companies that provide some of the building blocks of internet connectivity and technology applications today. Like every industry, more people are starting to show an interest in running SaaS businesses. The business model is quite attractive, and there ... Read Post