For decades, the business world has been dominated by what looked like opposites to choose from. You could be a hunter or a gatherer, a manager or a leader. These…
In 30 seconds We conducted some internal research here at Barrett by collating and analysing all the sales issues that appear in briefs that we have taken from clients and…
Traditionally, the trope of the solo sales superstar or rainmaker has ruled the hearts and minds of many. Lauded for ‘single-handedly’ winning major accounts, bringing in the most amount of…
The statement ‘The noble profession of Selling’ may sit well with some. While many others would find ways to say everything to the contrary, bringing up stories about how they…
On 27 March 2019 we hosted our 7th Sales Trends Business Breakfast celebrating the 10th edition of the Barrett Annual 12 Sales Trends Report with Trust as our central theme.…
‘If you don’t know where you’re going, every road will lead you nowhere’. This famous quote is attributed to Henry Kissinger. Why have I led with this quote? Sadly, in…
Of course every business wants their sales people to prospect more, close more sales, produce more consistent sales results, achieve their sales targets/budgets, have happy, loyal clients, and so on.…
Sales Trend 7 from the Barrett 12 Sales Trends for 2016 Report is 'Buyer Behaviours in Transition'. For some time now we have seen many suppliers falling victim to the…
Calling on women and men in sales and sales leadership roles to be a part of our Women in Sales & Sales Leadership Research(now closed). Ten years ago Barrett undertook…
Sales Trend 1 of Barrett 12 Sales Trends for 2016 is “Beyond Profit Erosion”. After decades of revenue and profit growth markets are no longer what they used to be.…
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