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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!

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 »

Sales Rep Software Tracking Tech is Good for the Game

Sales Rep Software: Why Tracking Tech is Good for the Game

By Team Skynamo | October 19, 2023

In the heart of South Africa, where a rugby match can halt a nation and boerewors is the national food, B2B leaders have a secret weapon. Just as rugby teams use GPS to understand player movement and how much they have left in the tank, B2B sales buffs are turning to Skynamo sales CRM app… Read more »

Why chat apps aren’t cutting it for B2B sales management

“WhatsApp or What’s Up with that?”: Why chat apps aren’t cutting it for B2B sales management

By Team Skynamo | August 28, 2023

Hey there, business buffs! Let’s face it, we’ve all been there: firing off a quick message to a team member on chat apps like WhatsApp, hoping they’ll remember that important client meeting or update the latest sales figures. But is “quick” always “quality”? Here’s a lowdown on why chat apps, as handy as they are,… Read more »

5 reasons why sales rep tracking software is essential for effective sales management

5 reasons why sales rep tracking software is essential for effective sales management

By Team Skynamo | August 2, 2023

Sales rep tracking isn’t just about looking for the whereabouts of your sales team. It’s also about tracking sales performance and finding ways to improve. Field sales teams must always ensure they cover their bases to stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape. Granted, sales managers can only do so much to get there. When managing… Read more »

5 Reasons SA’s food and beverage industry must embrace B2B technology today

5 Reasons SA’s food and beverage industry must embrace B2B technology today

By Team Skynamo | July 18, 2023

In South Africa, we are seeing more and more food and beverage companies turn to software to improve productivity, profitability, and stability. Savvy companies are leveraging technology to thrive in a rather bumpy market. One such game-changer is the B2B sales order app, a locally-designed app that optimises B2B sales ordering processes and catalyses growth.… Read more »

5 tips to create a positive sales accountability culture within your company

5 tips to create a positive sales accountability culture within your company

By Team Skynamo | July 13, 2023

A sales manager’s ultimate goal is to get their entire sales team to deliver. When a sales accountability culture is introduced, it means everybody pitches in and pulls their weight. If the company plans to achieve its target, everybody from the junior salesperson to the senior sales executive does everything possible to deliver results. However,… Read more »

How to future-proof the food and beverage sector: strategies for now and beyond

How to future-proof the food and beverage sector: strategies for now and beyond

By Team Skynamo | June 15, 2023

As we move forward into the year and beyond, changes outside of the food and beverage sector’s control continue to shape how we do business. In the wake of the pandemic’s anniversary, B2B commerce has seen a seismic shift in customer preferences – a shift that seems irreversible. It has now become imperative for companies… Read more »

6 reasons order-tracking solutions are always the right choice

Wholesale Distributors, see your orders flourish: 6 reasons order-tracking solutions are always the right choice

By Team Skynamo | June 13, 2023

Wholesale distributors want their customers happy at all times. An order-tracking system that monitors their purchase status in real-time is the answer. Not all manufacturers have the network or the means to ship their products to everyone who wants them. Instead, they count on wholesale distributors to make their brand available to markets far and… Read more »

Lay the right foundations: 3 ways to increase B2B sales performance and drive business growth

Lay the right foundations: 3 ways to increase B2B sales performance and drive business growth

By Team Skynamo | May 10, 2023

Business relies on exceptional sales performance. However, sales aren’t only about improving the bottom line. Reputation is everything in the modern business environment, and your sales team is often at the forefront of that effort.