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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 »
Sales Rep Software: Why Tracking Tech is Good for the Game
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 »
“WhatsApp or What’s Up with that?”: Why chat apps aren’t cutting it for B2B sales management
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
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
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.
How Top South African Beauty Brands Overcome Sales Challenges
In South Africa’s blooming beauty and cosmetics industry, staying competitive is no small feat. Do sales challenges like logistics, stock levels, reps on the road, customer relationships, and an ever-growing product list sound familiar? If you are a wholesaler, importer, manufacturer, or distributor of beauty and cosmetics brands and products, then we have good news.… Read more »
B2B sales: How to close more deals in 2025
The ultimate guide to B2B sales for wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, and importers It’s 2025, and B2B sales have undergone significant changes. Traditional methods like cold calling and direct mail, while still relevant, are now complemented by advanced sales technologies and strategies. More wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, and importers are investing in B2B sales teams –… Read more »
New Year, New Sales
The race to drive sales that thrive in 2025. There is nothing quite like a new year to get us really revved up to set new goals. Just ask the people in the treadmill queue at the gym. Every. Single. January. Whether it’s setting your sights on a victory on your scale, or trying… Read more »
Best Apps for Sales Reps
Sales reps are the backbone of any business, whether they’re pounding the pavement or connecting with clients digitally. But let’s be honest: life on the road or juggling multiple accounts isn’t always smooth sailing. Here are some of the best apps for sales reps that help solve the daily grind, from missed opportunities to… 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.
Commitment issues? Choose to commit how you see fit.
Do you, sales team, take us, Skynamo, to be your lawfully wedded sales tech until contract do us part? I do… think that this level of upfront commitment can be quite overwhelming. There is nothing like staring down the barrel of a contract to make even the warmest feet feel kinda cold. … Read more »
Less is Mo’re
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 »
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 »