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5 Reasons SA’s food and beverage industry must embrace B2B technology today
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
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
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 »
Wholesale Distributors, see your orders flourish: 6 reasons order-tracking solutions are always the right choice
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
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.
Manage sales team expectations with a structured productivity and accountability team plan
Sales is one of the most important divisions in any business. Even the greatest products will collect dust without adequate sales efforts. The better you can empower your sales team, the more inventory they can push. These soaring sales numbers begin with company leadership learning the ins and outs of managing sales team expectations.
How online order sales audits help you leave the competition blushing in the cosmetics industry
In the crowded field of cosmetics, every sale counts. Sales audits can help you improve the online ordering system and keep your entire team aligned. Operating a cosmetics business requires you to keep so many products on hand – diverse lines of lipstick tubes, makeup kits, foundations, eyeliners, and more. As a result, tracking how… Read more »
B2B Order-taking guide: create a healthy customer journey and repeat orders
Reinforce your customer journey with the right tools. Learn the benefits of an effective online ordering system and strategies for getting started. The health and beauty industries have become increasingly competitive over the years. With new products emerging daily, brands are scrambling to find ways to capture the attention of their audiences. This is where… Read more »
Cosmetics ordering system: how a sound sales process helps you outshine the competition
When selling cosmetics online, accurate data and a customer-driven strategy are a must. A well-defined sales process can help raise your firm’s bottom line. Breaking into the online beauty marketplace comes with a unique set of challenges. While the convenience of digital stores is always appealing, most cosmetics consumers are quite particular in their preferences.… Read more »
How Technology Helps Women Today Be the Ultimate Multitaskers That They Are
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
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
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
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
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 – how to rekindle the flame
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 in 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)
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.
Work Smarter – Holiday Edition: for the Ever-Busy Entrepreneur
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 »
We are built different
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
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
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
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 »