Being mindful of trends does not translate into participating in all of them. Instead, it’s wise to consider all aspects of each trend that catches your attention to weigh the pros and cons of how each will fit into your current strategies for achieving goals. The crucial factor in decision-making is whether a new trend ... Read Post
The mining industry which people once saw as traditional and slow to adapt is now going through a profound transformation. The combination of technological progress with environmental demands and economic needs is forcing mining companies to adopt digital transformation in order to boost operational efficiency while adopting even greater safety measures all the while maintaining ... »
Get ready to start the new year with optimism and success. With a solid foundation of financial protection through business insurance, streamlined production, and optimized pricing, you can improve your profits and set yourself up for the best year yet. Business Insurance for a Foundation Business insurance is essential for creating a safety net in ... »
Top 5 B2B CRMs for the Mid-Market The mid-market segment has unique B2B CRM requirements: sophisticated enough to support complex sales processes, yet practical enough to drive rapid adoption without dedicated IT resources. Here’s our definitive ranking. 1. Pipeliner CRM Why It Leads for B2B CRM Mid-Market Pipeliner CRM was purpose-built for the mid-market sweet ... »
Expert opinion on the subject of sales processes has pendulum swung a great deal over the years. One day sales processes are all-important and sales organizations must stick to them like glue. The next day the sales process is far less important than allowing a salesperson the freedom to take actions as they see fit. ... Read Post
Today astute companies have begun to institute ways to evaluate, categorize, and nurture leads before sending into the sales pipeline. In this way, any communication or outreach by a potential customer can be handled efficiently – and every potential lead can be properly identified and passed on to the sales team. A lead can fall ... Read Post
At Pipeliner, we operate on principles instead of values. The difference between these two terms is significant. Values are dependent upon: culture, time, era, language, business sector, geographical location, and other factors. They are highly contextualized. Principles, on the other hand, are universal and are totally independent of such factors. An example is the principle ... Read Post
Author Jeanne Bliss writes the customer experience roadmap to transform your business and culture. Chapter 1: The Chief Customer Officer Role Is Clarity Chief Customer Officer 2.0 gives you a proven framework that has launched and advanced the customer experience transformation in both business-to-consumer and business-to-business companies around the world. And it will take years ... Read Post
Sales Ethics: More Than Just a Moral Compass In today’s fast-paced world, where “instant gratification” often trumps long-term success, the concept of sales ethics has been relegated to the sidelines. But what if ethical conduct wasn’t just a moral obligation but the real key to sustainable success? Nikolaus Kimla’s ebook, “Sales Ethics: The Real Boost ... Read Post
What is a manifesto, and why have we, the developer of a CRM solution, created one? A manifesto is defined by the dictionary as “a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives.” This is our public declaration of the intentions behind Pipeliner, and our objectives and motives for the product and for our company. ... Read Post
Qualify accounts and track information about contacts, sales account profile, and sales in process. Knowing Your Buyer The first and most important thing you’d like to know about the decision-makers in your prospect company is: what is motivating them to be interested in your product or service? In other words, you want to discover the ... Read Post
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Interview with Alexis Sikorsky, Strategic Advisor
Most founders hit a wall at $5 million in revenue. Alexis Sikorsky, who led a nine-figure private equity exit, shares the proven framework for breaking through.
Start by auditing your time. List every task you handle, then delegate everything that doesn’t absolutely require the founder’s touch. Stop attending meetings where you add minimal value.
Next, build financial clarity. Track 10-20 metrics monthly—not quarterly. Focus on cash flow, margins, customer lifetime value, and capital efficiency.
Upgrade leadership strategically. Fractional executives deliver senior expertise without the full-time price tag, but hire cohesive teams rather than disconnected contractors.
For exit planning, understand that PE firms evaluate three-year potential, not just current performance. Clean your EBITDA and learn their language early.
