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    Why Sales doesn’t care about Aligning with Marketing - but ought to

    I admit it. I’ve been guilty of promoting the benefits of sales and marketing alignment as if they were self-evident to everybody involved. I’ve quoted studies that suggest that better sales and marketing alignment is a key priority for CEOs. I’ve spoken to hundreds of ...

    Why Your Sales Process Doesn’t Matter

    Coming from somebody who has consistently sought to promote the value of focus and process in all matters connected with B2B ...

    What can we all learn from Apple’s stunning success?

    Apple has just posted results that far outstrip analyst expectations - nearly doubling their revenue year-on-year and more ...

    B2B Marketing: Why Maximising Leads Won’t Maximise Revenues

    I come across many marketing organisations that seem to believe that the more leads they generate, the better they are ...

    How to Make Your B2B Marketing Content Irresistibly Attractive

    There has been no shortage of articles highlighting the growing importance of having great content to support your sales and ...

    B2B Sales: Has SFA Really Reached a Tipping Point?

    Malcolm Gladwell, in his book of the same name, pointed out the power of “The Tipping Point”, and sought to demonstrate with ...

    A History of Disruptions in B2B Marketing

    The good folks at Eloqua have come up with an infographic to celebrate the launch of their latest offering - Eloqua Engage ...

    Understanding the Customer Buying Cycle and Triggers

    Your prospects' concerns, motivations and priorities change - often significantly - as they move from stage to stage in ...

    B2B Sales: Why You Must Help Your Prospects Monetise Their Pain

    At any time, every one of your sales prospects are likely to be able to identify - with or without your help - any number of ...

    Why Sales and Marketing Alignment Really, Really Matters

    According to a recent Aberdeen Group report, “alignment of marketing and sales goals is a key strategy for many ...