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Summer Time Out for sales teams

Summer Time-Out 

By Team Skynamo | December 4, 2024

  Because the best deserve a break.    Sho! Is there anything greater, than this time of year?  A time of joy and festive cheer.  A time when the weather is great,   A time when we use any excuse to celebrate.     Before we launch into a new genre of thought leadership poetry,… Read more »

Primed to Perform and Total Motivation

What in the Mo is TOMO?

By Team Skynamo | November 20, 2024

Great question. We’d love to tell you.    If there is one thing, this time of year, that we truly need “mo’” of… it’s motivation. With leave days loading and the blue skies calling us to ditch our desks, how does one motivate yourself, not to mention your team?     Well, here is the… Read more »

in business less is more

Less is Mo’re

By Team Skynamo | November 7, 2024

Sometimes it’s as simple as that.    We live in a culture that’s all about more. More hard work, more hours, more sales, more emails, more meetings. More. More. More. What if, just for a moment we gave “less” a try.     More hard work   The journey of overdoing “more” is paved by buzz… Read more »

How Technology Aligns Finance and Sales Teams

Automating the Bottom Line: How Technology Aligns Finance and Sales Teams

By Team Skynamo | November 1, 2024

  Finance and Sales: they’re often seen as the odd couple of every business. Finance says, “Be careful!” while Sales hears, “Sell faster!” And then there’s the endless back-and-forth—forgotten invoices, capturing data manually, paperwork that gets lost somewhere between sales reps’ car seats and the finance office. Spreadsheets and powerpoint reports pile up, sales invoices… Read more »

Mobile CRM for sales teams

Mobile CRM for sales teams – Literally the only tool you need

By Team Skynamo | October 22, 2024

  Anyone who says sales people are gifted at admin has never worked in sales. So why is sales so admin-heavy? Think about the call reports, sales forecasting, the in-field orders, and constant monthly reports. Enter mobile CRM for sales reps and managers — literally the only tool you’ll need. And, it’s changing the game… Read more »

How new sales software empowers sales success

The “Fondamentals” of business growth: How new sales software empowers sales success

By Team Skynamo | October 17, 2024

Business owners, sales managers, and reps – it’s time to stretch beyond your comfort zone! Just like exercise queen Jane Fonda taught us the value of a good stretch, adopting new sales software might feel like a challenge. But it’s exactly what you need to build a better, stronger, and more flexible sales team. In… Read more »

Sales fondamentals: Sales tech stretch

Sales fondamentals

By Team Skynamo | October 15, 2024

The tech flex that stretches your sales    Picture this:   It’s the 80s, hair is big, pen and paper for managing sales is bigger.     Fast forward to today and whilst we should be leaving the pen and paper (and maybe the hair) in the past, there are some “fondamentals” we can still apply to… Read more »

South Africans are built different

We are built different

By Team Skynamo | September 23, 2024

For that reason, we build differently  There is something special about Heritage Month. You can hear the braais sizzling, the eish clinking, and the hadedas hadeda-ing. These are the sounds that call us to come together.   As the whole country physically and metaphorically seems to thaw from the winter season, we celebrate and honour our… Read more »

Hulle Weet Nog Steeds Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie

Hulle Weet Nog Steeds Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie

By Team Skynamo | August 19, 2024

In a world where you can be anything, be South African.    How fitting that as we approach Heritage Month, we continue to celebrate South African success. From outstanding Olympic feats to the rugby fields, to fighting rings – there’s never been a better time to celebrate our heritage. One thing about everything synonymous with being… Read more »

How Technology Helps Women Today Be the Ultimate Multitaskers That They Are

How Technology Helps Women Today Be the Ultimate Multitaskers That They Are

By Team Skynamo | August 14, 2024

Let’s face it: women are expected to do it all. And not just do it all, but do it all with a smile, while wearing multiple hats, and without breaking a sweat. You’re a sales manager, a sister, a mother, a friend, a homemaker, a sports enthusiast, and probably a few more things before your… Read more »

Sales AI Redefined for Sales Success

Sales AI Redefined for Sales Success

By Team Skynamo | July 8, 2024

We don’t do artificial. We do actionable. The buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniable, especially in the dog-eat-dog world of sales. But at Skynamo, we believe AI is more than just algorithms and automation. It’s about empowering your sales teams with intelligence that’s actual, accountable, annual, actionable, and accurate. Let’s explore how Skynamo is… Read more »

From flirtation to integration - Make it official in March

From flirtation to integration – Make it official in March

By Team Skynamo | March 1, 2024

As the fanfare of February’s amorous escapades settle, and the last of the heart-shaped chocolates are begrudgingly consumed from the clearance aisle, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new month. Ah, March – a time of transition, where the remnants of summer’s relentless heat reluctantly give way to the first cool tendrils of… Read more »

in business less is more

Less is Mo’re

By Team Skynamo | November 7, 2024

Sometimes it’s as simple as that.    We live in a culture that’s all about more. More hard work, more hours, more sales, more emails, more meetings. More. More. More. What if, just for a moment we gave “less” a try.     More hard work   The journey of overdoing “more” is paved by buzz… Read more »

South Africans are built different

We are built different

By Team Skynamo | September 23, 2024

For that reason, we build differently  There is something special about Heritage Month. You can hear the braais sizzling, the eish clinking, and the hadedas hadeda-ing. These are the sounds that call us to come together.   As the whole country physically and metaphorically seems to thaw from the winter season, we celebrate and honour our… Read more »

Hulle Weet Nog Steeds Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie

Hulle Weet Nog Steeds Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie

By Team Skynamo | August 19, 2024

In a world where you can be anything, be South African.    How fitting that as we approach Heritage Month, we continue to celebrate South African success. From outstanding Olympic feats to the rugby fields, to fighting rings – there’s never been a better time to celebrate our heritage. One thing about everything synonymous with being… Read more »

How to swipe left on sales fatigue and fall in love with selling again

How to swipe left on sales fatigue and fall in love with selling again

By Team Skynamo | February 19, 2024

You’re just a salesperson, standing in front of a prospect… asking them to love your product.   It’s the romantic comedy of errors that can be the selling profession. See the thing is, selling and dating are a dynamic duo of similarities, that frankly we don’t talk enough about. So let’s unpack the parallels shall… Read more »

The Rassie Effect: Why your business needs coach Rassie if you want to win.

The Rassie Effect: why your business needs coach Rassie if you want to win

By Team Skynamo | October 27, 2023

You may be asking yourself, “What the ruck can my business learn from a rugby coach?”  The parallels are more than you would think and the lessons to be learnt more than you can count. From managing teams to tackling traditions, there are many lessons from the field that the boardrooms of South Africa could… Read more »

How Technology Helps Women Today Be the Ultimate Multitaskers That They Are

How Technology Helps Women Today Be the Ultimate Multitaskers That They Are

By Team Skynamo | August 14, 2024

Let’s face it: women are expected to do it all. And not just do it all, but do it all with a smile, while wearing multiple hats, and without breaking a sweat. You’re a sales manager, a sister, a mother, a friend, a homemaker, a sports enthusiast, and probably a few more things before your… Read more »

Sales AI Redefined for Sales Success

Sales AI Redefined for Sales Success

By Team Skynamo | July 8, 2024

We don’t do artificial. We do actionable. The buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniable, especially in the dog-eat-dog world of sales. But at Skynamo, we believe AI is more than just algorithms and automation. It’s about empowering your sales teams with intelligence that’s actual, accountable, annual, actionable, and accurate. Let’s explore how Skynamo is… Read more »

From flirtation to integration - Make it official in March

From flirtation to integration – Make it official in March

By Team Skynamo | March 1, 2024

As the fanfare of February’s amorous escapades settle, and the last of the heart-shaped chocolates are begrudgingly consumed from the clearance aisle, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new month. Ah, March – a time of transition, where the remnants of summer’s relentless heat reluctantly give way to the first cool tendrils of… Read more »

How to swipe left on sales fatigue and fall in love with selling again

How to swipe left on sales fatigue and fall in love with selling again

By Team Skynamo | February 19, 2024

You’re just a salesperson, standing in front of a prospect… asking them to love your product.   It’s the romantic comedy of errors that can be the selling profession. See the thing is, selling and dating are a dynamic duo of similarities, that frankly we don’t talk enough about. So let’s unpack the parallels shall… Read more »

Cupid meets commerce: The 5 love languages of B2B sales

Cupid meets commerce: The 5 love languages of B2B sales

By Team Skynamo | February 12, 2024

Are you ready to shoot your metaphorical love arrows in the grand bazaar of B2B relationships? If you’re in sales today, you’re not just selling products; you’re acting as a matchmaker! And our trusty wingman in this romantic comedy? Skynamo CRM. It’s like having a dating coach for your sales pipeline. 

For the love of sales technology

For the love of sales – how to rekindle the flame

By Team Skynamo | February 1, 2024

Ah, sales. The art of persuasion, the thrill of the chase, the sweet sound of “Yes, I’ll take ten!” But let’s be honest, sometimes the fire dims and you find yourself lost in a sea of CRM updates, cold calls, and the dreaded quarterly targets. Fear not, my fellow sales warriors! It’s time to fall… Read more »

How to More-ify your B2B sales strategy

How to More-ify your B2B sales strategy in 2024

By Team Skynamo | January 18, 2024

This year, we’re all about more in 2024. The best way to hit your targets is to know what you’re aiming for, right? And, as with every stratco, bosberaad or indaba, most companies carry out this time of the year, we haul out the whiteboard, Bakers biscuits, and Endearmints and whip up some semblance of… Read more »

Redefining "more" in 2024 (and how to get it)

Redefining “more” in 2024 (and how to get it)

By Team Skynamo | January 10, 2024

It’s 2024 (or as we like to call it: twenty twenty more!) and we’re not just talking about achieving more; we’re talking about redefining what ‘more’ means in your bustling, opportunity-rich sales universe.

how the ever-busy entrepreneur can work smarter this festive season

Work Smarter – Holiday Edition: for the Ever-Busy Entrepreneur

By Team Skynamo | December 6, 2023

Let’s face it, taking a holiday often feels like a mythical concept, akin to spotting a unicorn in your backyard. You’re so deep in the trenches of your business that the idea of sipping cocktails on a beach seems like a plot from a 90’s romcom movie. But fear not, with a sprinkle of strategy… Read more »

A Sales Guide for Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and Distributors

Who’s Who in the Sales Zoo: A Guide for Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and Distributors

By Team Skynamo | November 27, 2023

Sales in the B2B landscape can often feel like wandering through a zoo: each customer has their own unique attributes, environments, and needs. As wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors, it’s crucial to not just feed these animals but to understand them. But fear not! With Skynamo RADAR, you have the perfect guide to help you not… Read more »

shake things up this black friday

It’s time for retailers to ‘shake things up’ this Black Friday

By Team Skynamo | November 8, 2023

What used to be just a single day of frenzied shopping in the USA has evolved into a whole week of retail mayhem here in South Africa. While that gives us a bit of breathing room, it also spikes up the pressure on supply chains. The challenge? Taming unpredictable demand spikes and expanding operations at… Read more »

How to turn B2B customer visits into sales with sales tools

How to turn customer visits into sales with sales tools: a B2B recipe

By Team Skynamo | November 2, 2023

Today, we’re delving into the kitchen of sales—equipped not with pots and pans but with nifty sales intelligence tools. If it feels like all you do is greet and seat, but never get to take people’s orders, let alone serve a three-course meal, then boy, have you landed on the right page!