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Building Strong Business Cases: The Power of Effective Questioning in Sales

Recently, I’ve been giving serious thought to the process of building a business case. I’ve found myself following a diverse range of sales and pre-sales leaders on LinkedIn, keen to absorb their best practices and ideas. A frequent point of interest is the significance of structuring the sales process, and having effective, timely questions prepared.… Read More »Building Strong Business Cases: The Power of Effective Questioning in Sales

Enhancing Discovery: Improving Questions, Outcomes, and Meetings

I’ve recently been following many pre-sales leaders on LinkedIn, which has sparked some thoughts about our discovery process, including the questions we ask and the desired outcomes. It’s a bit challenging because there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and what happens before the discovery phase can impact our decisions within it. We need to carefully consider… Read More »Enhancing Discovery: Improving Questions, Outcomes, and Meetings

From Firefighting to Foresight: Navigating the Paradox of Efficiency in the Finance Department

I recently came across this quote in a Sage advert: “I went from finance fire-fighter to financial foresight-er.” Sage LinkedIn Post It got me thinking about all the times I’ve worked with a stressed-out Finance department and how they’re often crying out for help but with seemingly no time to help themselves. A story as… Read More »From Firefighting to Foresight: Navigating the Paradox of Efficiency in the Finance Department

The Dynamic World of Pre-Sales: Embracing Variety, Challenges, and the Art of Balancing Multiple Projects

One aspect of working in pre-sales that I enjoy is the constant variation in tasks and the opportunity to engage with diverse clients. In my role, I find myself immersed in a wide range of activities, including: The ever-evolving nature of my responsibilities ensures that monotony remains at bay. However, it’s important to note that… Read More »The Dynamic World of Pre-Sales: Embracing Variety, Challenges, and the Art of Balancing Multiple Projects