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CFOs are Large and in Charge of Buying Process in 2012

The ROI Guy

The continued economic uncertainty may define 2012, as “Frugalnomics” remains in full effect driving companies to be more spendthrift and risk adverse. Price/value relationship (60%) 3. With the importance of finance in the selection process, the following five best practices can help drive better success in 2012: 1.

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Ready for Continued Frugalnomics? Cutting Costs Remains Top Buyer Priority for 2012

The ROI Guy

For those who thought 2012 might offer some much needed relief, a new survey uncovers Executives’ pessimistic sentiment going into 2012, indicating significant economic concerns and a strong focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency versus driving growth.

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The Economic-Focused Buyer Drives Need for New B2B Sales and Marketing Strategies for 2012

The ROI Guy

Frugalnomics makes it harder to connect, engage and sell without the right content and tools Alinean, the leading creator of interactive content marketing and diagnostic sales tools for business to business (B2B) solutions, today announced its annual sales and marketing predictions for 2012 with serious implications.

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How will the Economy Affect the Buyer’s Decision Process in 2012?

The ROI Guy

Frugalnomics is in full effect, leaving few resources to evaluate opportunities and the organization risk adverse to change, giving more control to finance and requiring more economic justification on each proposal. Solution providers that can help facilitate this ever more difficult process will have an advantage in 2012.

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PowerViews with James Obermayer: Lead Management & Integrated Direct Marketing

ViewPoint

2012: Companies Lifting Off with Higher Budgets for Marketing & Lead Generation. Recommendations to Close More Deals in 2012. If you have outside salespeople, always deliver a proposal in person. Below, you can read highlights from our discussion or use the links to start the video from different parts of the conversation.

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Content Marketing: Justifying the Costs and Benefits to the C-Suite

SmartBug Media

Instead, they play it safe and propose budgeting for basic paid search—or other status quo marketing activities—without a content component. Back in 2012, Hubspot noted that “the average banner ad has a 0.1% You’ll be able to share with your executives these blog posts that lend credence to your proposal. Not sure how to start?

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5 Tips for Successfully Navigating the Bargaining Zone

Hubspot

Going back to the bike example, you'd be locked in a negative bargaining zone if you wanted to spend no more than $2,000, but the seller won't accept a price below $2,200. The price, conditions, or delivery schedule match up — and it's possible to come to an agreement that works for everyone. No one is dotting i's or crossing t's.

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