Data Management

Pulling Back the Curtain: What’s Behind the Scenes of Lead Generation?

Pulling Back the Curtain: What’s Behind the Scenes of Lead Generation?

Most people in sales and marketing are familiar with the term “lead generation,” but often don’t understand what it entails, and seldom consider the work that goes on “behind-the-scenes.” Leads are collected in a database, but how exactly are these lists created and maintained? How are they kept current with up-to-date information?

Automation – Friend or Foe?

Automation – Friend or Foe?

When my job became more automated, I wondered how it would effect my job. My workload had gotten considerably lighter since automation, and although I enjoyed being free of the stress involved in getting my work done in a timely manner, I also worried about my job. What would I do now within the company?

Database Golden Rule: QUALITY over QUANTITY

Database Golden Rule: QUALITY over QUANTITY

Bigger is not always better when it comes to databases. You need clean, verified, precise data; data that can be standardized, and visualized. Most importantly, the prospects in your database should be people who actually have the power to make decisions about purchasing your product, or service.

Metrics and Visualization

Metrics and Visualization

It’s that time of the year, when most of us responsible for sales, are reflecting on numbers and quotas. These are the big line numbers, easy to identify with, whether you made your quota, or not. But as you’re pondering about what the new sales quota will be for 2019, don’t forget about all those other numbers that show progress throughout the year.