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Call First, Close First: How to Call Inbound Leads Faster

Speed to call can be the key difference in capturing prospective customers when they’re interested. Here’s how to skip the fluff and start talking to them.

February 10, 2025

Close Features and News

Close Inbound Leads Faster with Workflows That Actually Work

Business Advice

The Rise of the Small, Scaling Business

Desiree Echevarria

Business Advice

How to Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success

Operaciones de venta

How Maddie Tierney Uses Close for Hiring | How We Close

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Close Features and News

Introducing the Close Base Plan: The Perfect CRM for Small Businesses

Struggling with messy spreadsheets and missed opportunities? Meet the Close Base Plan—a CRM designed for small businesses to streamline sales and grow faster.

January 9, 2025

Close Features and News

Stop Juggling: Top 5 Close Integrations to Simplify Your Sales Workflow

Learn about the top 5 Close integrations you can set up in minutes to streamline your sales process, boost efficiency, and help reps close deals faster.

January 3, 2025

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Get Your Shit Together in 2025: Sales Resolutions to Win More

Crush your sales goals in 2025 with these 7 strategies—from mastering AI to building a personal brand, learn strategies to sell smarter and close faster.

December 20, 2024

Desiree Echevarria

Business Advice

What Startups Get Wrong About Product-Market Fit

Think you’ve achieved product-market fit? Learn the signs of true product-market fit, avoid common mistakes, and build a product customers can’t live without.

December 19, 2024

Meet the CRM built for how sales teams actually sell

Selling is hard. Your CRM shouldn’t be. Close is the easy-to-use CRM built with everything sales teams need to start closing deals today.

Close Features and News

25+ New Close Features to Help You Sell Faster and Smarter in 2025

Discover 25 powerful new Close features designed to help you sell faster, smarter, and more effectively in 2025. Learn how to close more deals today!

December 13, 2024

Business Advice

Why You Need Core Values Before You Scale

Startup founder Steli Efti shares his advice for defining core values that will shape your company’s culture and keep your team aligned as you scale.

December 5, 2024

Herramientas de venta

How Much Does a Business Phone Cost for Small Businesses?

Discover the real cost of business phones for small teams. Compare traditional setups vs. CRM-integrated solutions like Close to save money and boost efficiency.

December 4, 2024

Business Advice

Startup Hiring: Finding the Right People at the Right Time

Discover tips for founders on how to hire a startup’s first employees. Learn how to evaluate candidates and which traits to look for in a startup employee.

November 21, 2024