Ray Collis

53% of IT Sellers Have Their ‘Heads In The Clouds’

53% of IT Sellers Have Their ‘Heads In The Clouds’

When it comes to the buyer’s business justification for the purchase of IT software, hardware or services, 53% of sellers have their ‘heads in the clouds’. Too many sellers are missing basic information such as the business rationale for the purchase or the buyer’s relevant numbers.  Many don’t even realize that these things are needed. For ever […]

 Ray Collis

How Soon Can You Really Get Them ‘Across The Line’?

How Soon Can You Really Get Them ‘Across The Line’?

Buying decisions are often a lot more complex than sellers realize.  They can involve up to 5 stages – many of which do not involve the salesperson.  That has real implications for getting the deal across the line.

 John O' Gorman

Buyers Say: ‘Interactions with Sales People Can Add More Value’

Buyers Say: ‘Interactions with Sales People Can Add More Value’

‘Insights Selling’ Could Triple Your Sales Success Says New Book

Are Sellers Adding Value? Most buyers say ‘NO.’ The results of research with buyers shows that interactions with salespeople are falling short of what is expected. In particular they are failing to offer new ideas and insights that really help the customer to buy.     A new book by the Rain Group (called Insight […]

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