As we continue to push the limits of artificial intelligence, we are witnessing the rise of AI human avatars. These digital beings, created to resemble and act like human beings, have undergone rapid evolution, raising significant questions about the future of such human mimics in our lives. The Current State of Art for AI Avatars ... Read Post
In the rapidly evolving landscape of sales, where digital tools and automation are increasingly at the forefront, one element remains irreplaceable: human connection. Despite the proliferation of AI-driven solutions and automated customer interactions, the significance of building genuine, trust-based relationships with customers is more crucial than ever. Today’s buyers are not only more informed but ... »
As the cruise line industry keeps on developing, the executives are feeling the pressure to stay one step ahead of the competition. With the development of sales enablement technologies and shifting customer behavior, it is no longer a question of if, but when, cruise lines will embrace Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. In this article, ... »
To maximize the effectiveness of LinkedIn Sales Navigator in lead generation and sales processes, consider incorporating the following strategies: Targeted Searches: Use the advanced search features to filter potential leads by industry, company size, job title, and geographical location. This specificity helps in identifying the most relevant prospects. Save and Organize Leads: Utilize the tool’s ... »
Being connected has always been a goal of humanity. In the beginning it only happened through personal contact, shortly followed by written messages such as letters. Coming into the modern age, we then had the telegraph and then the telephone. The computer age eventually brought about the internet, which meant we were connected like never ... Read Post
When people think about starting a small business from scratch, they rarely think of factors in the order that they need to occur. If you attempt to simply found a business without having these things in the right places, it is almost guaranteed that you’ll fail. This book tells the story of how Founder and ... Read Post
While artificial intelligence has been predicted for many years, especially through science fiction movies and television, it is truly now coming to pass. We see it with Apple’s Siri and Alexa from Amazon. We witness it with the navigation systems we have in our cars. We see it in air traffic control and in the ... Read Post
It’s no secret that the covid19 pandemic has pushed the digital world many years ahead—I would say at least 5 years, perhaps even more. We now see (whether you believe it or not) that with the “3rd wave” of covid19 we need to prepare ourselves for this to be an ongoing situation. The pressure to ... Read Post
In the last few years, there has certainly been a lot of talk about sales enablement—it’s one of those trendy terms that came around and has definitely remained. There certainly is no sales enablement “magic bullet”—you utilize it and bang! instant results! People today will jump on any train when they hear it will bring ... Read Post
Our self-gradable test will show you where you can improve the management of Leads and Opportunities to Increase Sales Velocity and Close Rates From a Lead to a Closed Sale As a Lead moves along the sales pipeline, at some point it becomes an Opportunity. This means it has the real potential of becoming what ... Read Post
At Straight North, we wanted to help our clients understand what the complete picture of an Internet marketing campaign looked like. Drawing upon our extensive experience, we developed the following infographic that illustrates the complete Internet marketing lead generation ecosystem. Read Post
Identify and evaluate any sales opportunity to prioritize your sales pipeline and keep it accurate and actionable. Learn How to Identify a Good Sales Opportunity Nancy is a sales rep for a company that sells office furnishings. They include chairs, desks, couches, conference tables and any other such items needed. Nancy’s company generally qualifies opportunities with this ... Read Post
