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What's next for the food and beverage industry post-pandemic?

What’s next for the food and beverage industry?

October 31, 2022

Almost three years into the pandemic, the food and beverage industry is starting to recover. COVID-19 caused many people to stop dining out. Instead, families chose to have food delivered to their homes, which caused a surge in takeout and delivery orders. At the same time, restaurants found themselves serving hungry customers while enforcing health… Read more »

Food and beverage sectors that greatly benefit from a sales ordering app

Food and beverage sectors that greatly benefit from a sales ordering app

October 25, 2022

Online orders quite literally saved the food and beverage industry throughout the pandemic. With most storefronts temporarily closing their doors to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the public turned to sales ordering apps. Given the uncertainty of the times, these food sales apps undoubtedly saved the day for food and beverage (F&B) companies.

Poor-Quality Customer Data May Be Costing You Your Business

Poor-Quality Customer Data May Be Costing You Your Business

October 24, 2022

Quality diminishes over time. This is especially true for databases containing customer data. That may sound like a problem for another day, but the truth is, the data decay that will impede your entire organisation is happening as we speak. This is why B2B businesses should invest in top-tier CRM software. In doing so, they… Read more »

Mental health challenges in the workplace

SARAH RICE – Mental health challenges in the workplace

October 20, 2022

Mental health challenges have reached a new global high with 42% of adults worldwide saying they feel a lot of worry, 41% reporting being stressed and 28% experiencing unhappiness Burnout is also on the rise, with 49% of people suffering from these symptoms at work. Hybrid working is adding to people’s stress by increasing a… Read more »

Why top B2B businesses deploy online ordering systems

Why top B2B businesses deploy online ordering systems

October 18, 2022

Businesses across all sectors leverage digital tools and platforms to grow. This is because more and more customers are flocking to the digital space every day. Better yet, they’re doing so with the intent to engage with brands that can effectively and efficiently alleviate their pain points.

4 ways effective planning can increase a sales team’s efficiency

4 ways effective planning can increase a sales team’s efficiency

October 17, 2022

Companies usually task their sales team members with targets they need to meet by the end of a term. These quotas can go up or down depending on the previous period’s performance and current market conditions. When leads fail to prepare their sales team with clear strategies to acquire new clients, those quotas rarely get… Read more »

Technology is today’s crystal ball for businesses

ZANE VAN ROOYEN – Technology is today’s crystal ball for businesses

October 9, 2022

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently forecast that growth of the global economy will slow to 3.2% this year, down from 6.1% in 2021, and to an even lower 2.9% in 2023.

What to look for in a B2B sales ordering platform

What to look for in a B2B sales ordering platform

September 22, 2022

The pandemic pushed companies in industries still dependent on legacy systems to embrace new tools. Companies in sectors like food and beverages had to focus on digital adaptation to survive and meet new customer demands. Having a solid eCommerce platform became the norm. Optimization kicks off with the right tools for companies in this industry,… Read more »

top sales teams leverage sales data and insights

How top sales teams leverage sales data and insights

September 15, 2022

Information is power. Nowhere is this more apparent than in measuring the success of your sales team. Many companies leverage sales data to analyze their past performance and predict their future success. Meanwhile, other firms specialize in gathering customer insights to create highly customized campaigns and programs. Companies used to depend entirely on the merits… Read more »

How Top South African Beauty Brands Overcome Sales Challenges

How Top South African Beauty Brands Overcome Sales Challenges

March 25, 2025

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 »

close more B2B sales deals in 2025

B2B sales: How to close more deals in 2025

February 27, 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 »

The race to drive sales that thrive in 2025

New Year, New Sales

January 31, 2025

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

Best Apps for Sales Reps

January 6, 2025

  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

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. 

Skynamo monthly sales contract

Commitment issues? Choose to commit how you see fit. 

January 9, 2025

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 »

in business less is more

Less is Mo’re

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

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 »