Tech company, Skynamo, recently secured R431m after Five Elms, a leading software investment firm from the US, read positive online reviews of its products on third-party websites. Finweek spoke to Sam Clarke, the founder and CEO of Skynamo, about the company.
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5 favorite remote working software tools
Working from home has many challenges. Thankfully, brilliant software tools are available to bring remote working sales teams together, creating office-like experiences.
Top 10 things Skynamo customers can do while in lockdown
Skynamo changes the sales conversation. Even now that many salespeople are forced to operate from home only, your sales team stays connected to information, to customers and to one another. Here are 10 steps you can take to move things forward, even though your job looks a little different right now.
How Skynamo makes working from home, work as usual
Sarah Rice (CPO) and Sam Clarke (CEO) share how we transitioned into remote working mode. What’s been most challenging and what opportunities might this provide?
A guide to better visit planning: Call Cycles vs Visit Frequencies
With a long customer list and limited time, how is it possible to get to everyone regularly? Aren’t you missing out on some of your most valuable customers?
Why long-term planning is so important in sales
As Benjamin Franklin famously highlighted, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” and never is this truer than in the fast-paced world of sales, where long term planning is a crucial factor in ensuring your business’ future.
4 ways to use your time effectively with Skynamo
Pushed for time? Feel like there are never enough hours in the day? Relax. With the help of Skynamo, our mobile sales app, you can dramatically boost productivity – regaining control and freeing up precious time.
The story behind Skyler’s decision to celebrate her birthday on Rare Disease Day
Our beloved unicorn mascot, Skyler, celebrated her 2nd birthday by treating us all to ice-cream cake on Rare Disease Day! Read more about her involvement with the Rare Bear Project.
Why going mobile can improve your sales approach immediately
These days, it is hard to imagine a process that doesn’t have a mobile alternative, as these devices have become such a crucial part of day to day life and are often the go to method if someone has a hectic job.
Face it: the solution you’re selling isn’t perfect
“Transparency sells better than perfection,” so why not just own up to it? It’s not easy to admit to buyers that your solution has its shortcomings. But that’s often exactly what’s necessary to increase win rates.
The importance of stats and figures in sales
Would you say that sales is all about the numbers? Most of sales say it is. However, it’s how you achieve these numbers which is crucial in forming your day to day life as a sales manager or sales rep. Without numbers, everyone associated with sales would be stuck in a limbo in which no… Read more »
Sales professionals share planning do’s and dont’s – 2min read
Field sales professionals Philip Schäfer and Catherine Naudé share their thoughts on the importance of planning, and what many of us get wrong when it comes to planning our day.