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2021 State of Sales Forecasting Research Finds 68 Percent of Companies Miss Their Forecast by More Than 10 Percent

InsightSquared

Industry-first Benchmark Study from InsightSquared and RevOps Squared Reveals Top Avenues for Boosting Forecast Accuracy include Improved Data Quality, Increased Sales Rep Accountability and Automation . Only 25 percent of companies report their sales reps, those closest to the deals, are involved in the forecasting process.

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Six Ways Effective Revenue Marketing Can Change Your Business

Webbiquity

Strategic revenue marketing can help you learn more about your customers and get to know them better. Even though the buying process varies from one company to the next, some marketing steps stay the same for each. Improved forecasting helps you better manage your cash flow. Increase Customer Satisfaction.

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The Complete Guide to Building a Sales Forecast

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Building a sales forecast is both an art and a science. Accurate sales forecasts keep your leaders happy and your business healthy. Build sales forecasts with accuracy Use the real-time data updates and insights of Sales Cloud to keep your forecasts accurate and your teams on track to hit targets.

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How GTM Leaders Can Hit Their Revenue Targets Using the Right SaaS Metrics

Webbiquity

This blog post will guide you through five essential GTM metrics for SaaS companies, explaining why they’re vital and how to leverage them to build a solid plan. While there are various frameworks for revenue planning, many fast-growing SaaS companies adopt a top-down approach. How do you know if your GTM plan will succeed?

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Two Measures to Unlock the Value of Your Data Analytics Investment

Vision Edge Marketing

In today’s business world, many of these decisions are about customers, competitors, personnel, operational, and strategic investments. According to Octolis, many companies are investing 2-6% of their total expenses on data analytics, which includes tools, salaries, and services. Billion by the end of 2030.

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[Research] The Influence of AI on GTM Strategies

Convince & Convert

From revolutionizing customer segmentation to optimizing marketing campaigns, AI is reshaping how businesses approach every aspect of their GTM efforts. Most companies are increasing hiring due to AI, emphasizing AI skills. In fact, over half of companies already have or plan to hire someone to oversee the use of AI.

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How AI is Changing the Sales Process

InsightSquared

Many of today’s forward-thinking companies have already begun using AI in their sales strategies. In fact, Gartner reported by the year 2020, AI will become a more integral part of the sales process for up to 30% of companies around the world. Another use of AI in B2B lead generation that’s gaining traction is predictive analytics.