
Why SMBs Hire Marketing Agencies
Which marketing tasks do SMBs outsource most to marketing agencies? What proportion of SMBs use at least one marketing agency? How often do SMBs switch agencies?
Sales calls are unpredictable, and it's not that managers aren't committed enough to helping sales teams prepare and succeed, but rather sales teams lack time to complete prospect research. The right sales technology makes research quick and easy, and there are several signs that a sales team would benefit from investing in sales intelligence. These include feeling disconnected and stressed, wasting time and effort, and struggling to build and maintain customer relationships.
Adapting on the fly is nearly impossible when a sales team feels disconnected, and poorly managed energy and resources are indicators of this. Sales teams must be able to identify new lead opportunities, and this can be difficult without intelligent data. Strengthening client relationships is also key, and this can be done with access to sales intelligence data.
A sales intelligence tool alleviates many of the challenges associated with sales calls by providing a thorough snapshot of current prospects, helping locate new ones, and making sharing resources simple. Preparation is what sets one sales team apart from others, and a sales intelligence tool connects teams to the resources required to feel more confident at every sales engagement.
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Which marketing tasks do SMBs outsource most to marketing agencies? What proportion of SMBs use at least one marketing agency? How often do SMBs switch agencies?
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