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Get Over Being Afraid to Talk On the Phone

If you’re afraid of talking on the phone to leads, you’re not alone. Not everyone feels super comfortable doing this work. But…you do need to get over it.

February 27, 2025

Does the 1-2-3 Email Hack Still Work 8 Years Later?

Prospecting & Lead Generation

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

Close Features and News

Close Inbound Leads Faster with Workflows That Actually Work

Business Advice

The Rise of the Small, Scaling Business

Desiree Echevarria

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Business Advice

How to Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success

Most new business owners deal with Imposter Syndrome at some point, but there are easy ways to overcome it. Here’s how.

January 24, 2025

Operações de vendas

How Maddie Tierney Uses Close for Hiring | How We Close

Discover how Close turned its CRM into a hiring powerhouse. Streamline your hiring process, stay organized, and recruit top talent faster.

January 13, 2025

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

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.

Gestão de vendas

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

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