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Turning lemons into lemonade: Five ways to reset on customer management fundamentals in a post-pandemic world

Strategic Account Management Association

The phrase tells us to have a positive mindset and look for the good when faced with a dire, and potentially devastating, turn of events. It is one of the most optimistic cliches known to man – and with good reason. The pandemic has presented an opportunity to reflect on what matters most in our personal and professional lives.

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How to Turn Canceled B2B Events Into Sales Opportunities

Hubspot Sales

It’s why so many companies hold and attend conferences and other major events. There are many reasons you might have to cancel your upcoming B2B events. Global pandemic aside, everything from a burst pipe to a venue mix-up might force you to postpone or cancel your event. However, things don’t always go according to plan.

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How to Drive Attendees to Your Next Event (Literally!), According to Uber for Business' Marketing Director

Hubspot Sales

When it comes to events, many small business owners and sales reps struggle with the same challenge: Getting prospects and customers to attend. Yet, in-person or virtual event participation is often a critical component of networking, building relationships, and offering value to prospects ahead of a sale.

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Key issues in Marketing and Business Development Planning: Engage, Analyse, Expand, Innovate and Measure

Red Star Kim

Key issues in Marketing and Business Development Planning: Engage, Analyse, Expand, Innovate and Measure. Innovate – Be more innovative in M&BD. There was sometimes a lack of appetite for trying new approaches by fee-earners who might be risk averse or resistant to trying out innovative initiatives.

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How to Identify the Rare, Untapped Market

Hubspot Sales

As an entrepreneur, it's important to recognize untapped markets so you can innovate on products or bring a new product to market. This will help you brainstorm new products that aren't being sold yet. The first company to innovate a new product in an untapped market is usually well-respected. Read industry blogs.

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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown Author and book overview of The Strategy Book Author Max McKeown, with both an MBA and PhD from Warwick Business School, is a strategy and innovation coach for leading companies. There are great questions to help you notice opportunities from reactions to unplanned events.

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Instilling & Inspiring a Strategic Thinking Mindset at Work

CMOE

Embodying a strategic thinking mindset at work empowers individuals to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive innovation. They also challenge conventional wisdom, embrace curiosity, and brainstorm innovative solutions. This allows the leader to bounce back quickly in the event problems occur.