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What Is Outbound Sales? Strategies and Tips

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Some sales reps take a hybrid approach where they use a combination of outbound and inbound sales approaches, depending on the needs of the company. The company I worked for also received inbound sales queries, usually from customers who heard about us from fellow business owners. Many sellers follow the B.A.N.T.

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60 Marketing Acronyms Every Industry Pro Should Know

Hubspot

Companies that sell to other businesses. Companies that sell directly to consumers. BANT: Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline. A = Authority: Determines whether your prospect has the authority to make a purchasing decision. T = Timeline: Determines the time frame for implementation.