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What Is Outbound Sales? Strategies and Tips

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Many sellers follow the B.A.N.T. stands for Budget, Authority, Need, and Timing. A prospect must have the budget for your product, be able to make a purchase decision, have a need for your product, and/or be looking for a solution like yours at the time you approach them.

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The Ultimate Smarketing Glossary: 62 Common Sales Terms Explained for Marketers

Hubspot

Another way of saying "the buying process." An acronym used in sales for lead qualification that stands for Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline. B = Budget : Determines whether your prospect has a budget for what you''re selling. T = Timeline : Determines the time frame for implementation.

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What Is Lead Qualification and How Does It Work?

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Two main factors determine whether a lead is qualified: 1) Your product will fulfill their needs, and 2) they can afford it. Authority: “Who has the authority to make this buying decision?” While similar to B.A.N.T., What do you need to know about us before purchasing?”