In 30 seconds Digital platforms now dominate B2B transactions, with over 75% of buyers preferring self-service for simple purchases. Modern buyers conduct 90% of their research independently and seek strategic…
In 30 seconds "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie Bowie's genius wasn't just artistic, it was strategic. He launched BowieNet in 1998, pioneered music videos,…
In 30 seconds Selling is much more than completing transactions, particularly in B2B and complex B2C environments. Delivering value is crucial for building long-term relationships with customers. To shift to…
I recently read a research paper from the US market that stated more and more sales teams are relying on renewals in revenue from their existing accounts which is giving…
Sales Trend 4 from the Barrett 12 Sales Trends Report for 2018 is about buyer behaviours and the future of sales roles. According to Gartner Research, by 2020 85% of…
Sales Trend 3 from the Barrett 12 Sales Trends Report for 2018 is about Human Centred Selling. Bestselling author and business icon Stephen Covey once said: “When you show deep…
How do we measure sales performance now? As many formally product-focused companies migrate to selling solutions, most overlook one critical component – the way they measure sales performance. Sales people,…
Today it is almost impossible to meet a product salesperson in the business-to-business sector. Everyone sells ‘solutions’ hoping they can charge a premium or perform some miracle that will instantly…
The Barrett team regularly reviews and discusses all aspects of selling and sales management and what’s new and what remains constant. In recent weeks, the topic of prospecting, new business…
It has been a long held belief that extroverts made the best salespeople; the gift of the gab, being charming and persuasive, telling a good story, people oriented and friendly,…
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