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30-60-90 day sales plan for managers, reps, and sales territories
Establish credibility and confidence with a clear 30-60-90 day sales plan.
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Creating a sell sheet: Sell sheet examples, template, and design
A sell sheet can pitch your product to hundreds of prospects at the touch of a button—if it’s designed well. Here’s how to create one that gets results.
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9 min read
How to write a sales plan: Types, template, and tips
A sales plan helps you outline sales strategies and goals, identify resources, and set a budget so you can pack your pipeline with high-quality leads.
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23 min read
Cold calling scripts: 14 examples, templates, and tips
Cold calling scripts can help you get more leads and reach sales goals. Get tips on how to write effective scripts, and start crafting your own with our free templates that actually work.
Best practices for conversational customer service
Companies are gravitating towards conversational customer support for the same reasons customers are: it's fast, personal, convenient, and secure.
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What is a sales funnel? Strategies on how to create one (+ examples and templates)
A sales funnel is critical for understanding the path to purchase. Learn how it works and how to build one so you can increase conversions.
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What are customer profiles? A complete guide, examples, and free templates
Leverage data to build rich customer profiles so you can provide more relevant, personalized experiences.
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Customer service philosophy: How to create one + free template
To consistently provide great service, companies need an actionable customer service philosophy. Here’s how to create one that stands out.
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12 min read
The 4 types of communication styles in the workplace + quiz
Different types of communication styles exist in every workplace. Learn how to identify communication patterns and collaborate more effectively with teammates.
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25 essential customer service skills to develop in 2024
Read our list of the most important customer service skills for cultivating excellent CX, and utilize our templates to seamlessly incorporate these skills into your resume.
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How to deal with angry customers: 17 tips, templates, and examples
Knowing what to say to angry customers can turn a tense situation into an opportunity. Learn how to deal with irate customers and use our free templates.
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20 min read
What is customer satisfaction? Definition + importance
Customer satisfaction measures how happy your customers are with your products or services. For many businesses, it's the key to success—and the reason some fail.
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52 effective sales email templates (+ writing tips)
Increase your chances of success with these sales email templates that cover every stage of the pipeline, from prospecting to closing.
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7 cold email templates that skyrocket response rates
Getting a prospect to respond to a cold email isn’t always easy. Our template playbook can help with that.
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Customer reviews: How to get and use them [+ templates]
Most of your customers read reviews before deciding to purchase a product or service. Here's how to get more customer reviews that convince people to buy.
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30 customer success interview questions for manager candidates
Want to build the team of your dreams? Here are the customer success manager interview questions you've got to ask.
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8 knowledge base article templates that work
The key to success is finding the right mix of knowledge base article templates for your target audience. Use our templates to get a head start.
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