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Volume 2 Issue 2 

What can you do to take it up a level today? Evaluate how incoming leads are handed over to sales.
  • Are you segmenting leads as they come in?
  • Which leads are turned over to sales?
  • What happens to the leads not given to sales?
Did you discover that ALL the leads go straight to the sales team? Read more about how this is most likely not a good idea since not all leads are created equal.

Live in Georgia? Be sure to attend AiMA's February event, "B-to-B Marketing & Lead Generation," to learn how other companies approach lead management.

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January 2004
 Not All Leads Are Created Equal
Fishing for leads Last month you focused on tracking your campaigns from source to close. Now, let's be certain you are making the most of every step in between.

The most effective sales strategy looks at lead generation from a long-term perspective. It is impossible to cost effectively target only prospects that are ready to buy. In fact, to exclude the others, eliminates the potential for future sales and increases cost per lead. A long-term sales strategy casts a wide net in the right target market; segments the prospects by a predefined set of criteria; very quickly has sales address the needs of the hot prospects; and nurtures the others. More...
 Profit From Outside Resources
Teresa Caro Want an outside perspective on your lead management processes? Let Caro Consulting help you complete these tasks and improve your bottom line. Whether you need a full marketing and sales process analysis or to manage a single project, Caro Consulting is committed to delivering results. A strong resource, without adding to headcount—Caro Consulting can assist you with all or part of the strategy, from idea generation through leads management. Learn more...


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