The pandemic brought operations and safety shortcomings to the forefront in many industries, but few were as significantly highlighted as food processing.
A recipe for safety: food processing during and after COVID-19
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Research Reveals the Surprising State of the Local and International Building and Hardware Industry in 2021
…and it’s not all bad news.
Skynamo has just released its one-of-a-kind global field sales report. Skynamo, the leaders in field sales technology, are constantly seeking to understand the industries they serve, which includes a large number of building and hardware companies. For this reason, they carried out extensive research recently, resulting in the benchmark report.
SARAH RICE: Taking on the next pandemic: mental distress
We must look at how we can help co-workers to be resilient and stay engaged in these extraordinary times.
What every small business needs to do well, but probably doesn’t
Every entrepreneur is familiar with the hectic process of setting up a new business. Problems seem to leap out from any and every angle, whether it’s a spotty supplier, hardware malfunctions, or unsuitable staff.
How to ensure your business outlives ”you”
Planning for the future of your business once you are no longer at the helm may be one of the last things on your to-do list, but it shouldn’t be. All businesses will experience a transition at some point, and making sure that you have a system in place for business succession helps to ensure longevity and stability even when you are gone.
Business and family: caring for one is caring for both
So, you’ve accomplished the seemingly insurmountable task of launching your business. Through the days and nights of hard, relentless work you have likely encountered the issue that all business owners and entrepreneurs encounter – how do you balance the needs of both your business and your family?
Sales technology: build it or buy it?
Investing in readymade sales force automation (SFA) could seem unnecessary if you have the available in-house tech knowledge and only need to make small tweaks to existing systems. But if you want to do something complex or specialized, buying a readymade solution might make more sense in the long run.
The effects of successful sales communication, or the lack there of.
Effective communication, or the lack thereof, plays a crucial role in sales team synergy. Our past surveys have shown us that too many businesses still struggle with getting this right. Here we highlight the two frictions that contribute to ineffective communication and how businesses are overcoming them.
How SMEs can adopt modern technology to boost sales
One of the biggest challenges of running a small to medium enterprise in 2021 is the ongoing digital transformation of field sales hastened by the demands of the pandemic.
This digital transformation requires promoting your products/services across various digital channels to reach your target consumers.
‘Best-of-Breed’ vs ‘Single Platform’ sales tech: which is better?
At a glance it may seem like choosing a best of breed platform is the simple answer to all of your problems. However, you would be forgiven for thinking so off the bat.
Is your sales team future-ready?
Selling is increasingly pushed to purely digital channels and while it’s enhancing efficiency, it’s also removing what’s at its heart: trust. Using the right kind of sales technology can play a crucial role in restoring this trust between you and your future customers.
The Evolution of Snacking Habits over the Next Five Years
Over the last decade, mealtime habits have changed considerably. Out-of-home eating and consumers skipping meals have led to the concept of a snack and a meal becoming increasingly conflated.