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Can a sales CRM help building suppliers improve sales and stock management?

Can a sales CRM help building suppliers improve sales and stock management?

March 6, 2023

Building material suppliers have a lot on their plates – and those plates are only about to get heavier. The global building and materials industry has been growing at a rate of 5% and is projected to top $400 billion by 2030. Forward-thinking companies that level up their operations with a top-tier sales CRM stand… Read more »

Is your business seeing signs of a global recession? Here’s what you need to know

Is your business seeing signs of a global recession? Here’s what you need to know

February 13, 2023

Rising inflation, market volatility, increased unemployment, and shrinking GDP contribute to growing global recession fears. Unprepared businesses are especially worried, and with good reason. If you’re unsure of how to handle the customer, labour, and financial challenges of recessions, you aren’t alone. Let’s explore what a recession means, how to spot one, and how you… Read more »

3 tips for boosting B2B sales during slow seasons

3 tips for boosting B2B sales during slow seasons

February 6, 2023

The business world is seldom static. While you always hope for periods of growth and expansion, downturns are inevitable. But sticking your head in the sand won’t protect you from slow seasons, low B2B sales, and harsh economic conditions: when times get tough, smart entrepreneurs prepare.

Does your CRM provide your sales team with the correct data insights?

Does your CRM provide your sales team with the correct data insights?

January 25, 2023

Sales technology has been at the right hand of sales personnel everywhere for years. Its development has pushed products and padded pockets with greater ease and consistency than ever before. That is exactly why picking the right models for your company is mission-critical. Doing so means your team has the tools they need to thrive.… Read more »

The ultimate guide to creating a winning B2B sales strategy

The ultimate guide to creating a winning B2B sales strategy

January 19, 2023

The sweeping changes affecting B2B sales strategy didn’t happen overnight. Even before the onset of COVID-19, many B2B buyers had moved toward self-reliance to conduct their own research and share their findings with colleagues. Interaction with a salesperson often only occurs after the modern buyer satisfies their preference for self-discovery.

Is sales anxiety the main cause of diminishing sales success?

Is sales anxiety the main cause of diminishing sales success?

January 17, 2023

Nobody likes failing. Just ask any salesperson what their greatest fear on the job is; they’ll usually respond with the fear of rejection. Despite being offered the best prices on the best products, clients will still find a reason to say ‘No.’ It’s not personal, it’s business. And yet, sales anxiety persists – and it… Read more »

How local wineries can achieve profit gains with CRM software

How local wineries can achieve profit gains with CRM software

January 4, 2023

In a world full of choices, sometimes it’s nice not to have to choose. Local wineries understand this more than most other establishments. With hundreds of wines for guests to choose from, the decision process can seem more tedious than relaxing. How can we fix this? When combined with superb customer service, recommending wines that… Read more »

Is sales enablement really necessary for achieving sales success?

Is sales enablement really necessary for achieving sales success?

December 29, 2022

The saying goes that sales tools make the salesperson. Is this true? Without a doubt, they do give sellers an advantage over those who still depend entirely on spreadsheets, charisma, and pitches. However, sales tools and technology alone won’t amount to much. To make sense of sales tools like business intelligence, analytics, and marketing, agents… Read more »

5 Industries that benefit greatly from mobile ordering apps

5 Industries that benefit greatly from mobile ordering apps

December 26, 2022

The pandemic changed the way we live, work, and conduct business. This is particularly true for the restaurant industry. While most businesses were forced to close their doors indefinitely, restaurants and other food and beverage establishments were able to survive – thanks to mobile ordering apps. The ability to order food online granted safety and… 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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 »

South Africans are built different

We are built different

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

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

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

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 »