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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 »

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 that can be quite overwhelming. There is nothing quite like staring down the barrel of a contract to make even the warmest feet feel kinda… 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 »

Did you get more sales in 2024?

Did you get more in 2024?

December 11, 2024

Looking back and thinking forward.     With resolutions, mood boards and SMART goals a plenty, the wiff of a new year is in the air. But before we pop bottles, start chanting “3.. 2… 1…” and proudly conclude ‘new year, new me!’, there are lessons from the “old year, old you” not to forget, but… Read more »

Summer Time Out for sales teams

Summer Time-Out 

December 4, 2024

  Because the best deserve a break.    Sho! Is there anything greater, than this time of year?  A time of joy and festive cheer.  A time when the weather is great,   A time when we use any excuse to celebrate.     Before we launch into a new genre of thought leadership poetry,… Read more »

Primed to Perform and Total Motivation

What in the Mo is TOMO?

November 20, 2024

Great question. We’d love to tell you.    If there is one thing, this time of year, that we truly need “mo’” of… it’s motivation. With leave days loading and the blue skies calling us to ditch our desks, how does one motivate yourself, not to mention your team?     Well, here is the… 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 »

How Technology Aligns Finance and Sales Teams

Automating the Bottom Line: How Technology Aligns Finance and Sales Teams

November 1, 2024

  Finance and Sales: they’re often seen as the odd couple of every business. Finance says, “Be careful!” while Sales hears, “Sell faster!” And then there’s the endless back-and-forth—forgotten invoices, capturing data manually, paperwork that gets lost somewhere between sales reps’ car seats and the finance office. Spreadsheets and powerpoint reports pile up, sales invoices… Read more »

Mobile CRM for sales teams

Mobile CRM for sales teams – Literally the only tool you need

October 22, 2024

  Anyone who says sales people are gifted at admin has never worked in sales. So why is sales so admin-heavy? Think about the call reports, sales forecasting, the in-field orders, and constant monthly reports. Enter mobile CRM for sales reps and managers — literally the only tool you’ll need. And, it’s changing the game… 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 »

A Sales Guide for Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and Distributors

Who’s Who in the Sales Zoo: A Guide for Wholesalers, Manufacturers, and Distributors

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

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

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!

Sales Rep Software Tracking Tech is Good for the Game

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

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

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 »

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 that can be quite overwhelming. There is nothing quite like staring down the barrel of a contract to make even the warmest feet feel kinda… 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 »