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  • 4 myths about Visio® for the web

    Learn four myths about Visio® for the web before you commit. See why Lucidchart is the better solution for real-time team collaboration, device compatibility, and version control.

  • Understanding the difference between project management and change management

    What is project management? What is change management? These terms are often confused, but you will likely need both to handle that changes that drive success. Learn the differences between project and change management, and see how to incorporate these methods at your company.

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  • Sales operations 101: Roles, objectives, and keys to success

    Want your sales organization to run like a well-oiled machine? Then it's time to add a sales operations role. Learn about the goals, functions, and best practices of sales operations teams and how sales operations differs from sales enablement.

  • Building credibility to close more sales

    According to a 2017 report, trust is the most important factor in closing a deal. So if you want to learn how to close bigger deals faster, check out our suggestions on building a trusting relationship with your prospects.

  • Understanding the basics of cloud computing

    Need a crash course in cloud computing basics? If you are one of the many businesses considering a switch to cloud-based services, this article will review cloud computing terminology and concepts to help you out.

  • How to craft a winning sales script (and manage objections)

    Wish you had some magic words that would close your sale every time? This article gets you pretty close with a proven outline for successful sales calls (we even include best practices for an objection handling script). 

  • Agile operations 101

    In the world of software development, it's easy to get lost in the jargon. So we've created a crash course in Agile operations for you. Discover the difference between Agile development, Agile operations, and other terms.

  • 7 strategies for writing a winning sales proposal

    Demonstrate the ROI of your product or service and close bigger deals faster when you create a winning sales proposal for prospective clients. Learn 7 tips for drafting the perfect proposal, such as customizing your templates and incorporating visuals.

  • Nailing your software requirements documentation

    Software requirements documentation ensures that everyone is on the same page regarding a product or software application’s goals and functional requirements—but no one loves creating this documentation. Learn best practices to ease the documentation process.

  • How to plan for success in your next project

    If you haven't defined success for your project, you risk not meeting your stakeholders' expectations. Learn how you can define project success factors and build project plans around them.

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  • 3 surefire ways to improve sales performance

    Want your sales team to close bigger deals faster? Set your team up for success—this article lists several proven methods to increase sales performance, such as defining your sales process and communicating regularly with your reps.

  • Why visualizing internal processes generates more qualified leads

    Tom Jenkins, Content Writer at CloudTask, proves that visualizing your internal processes can help you generate more qualified leads. See how visuals can benefit your sales cycle, including simplifying lead generation and increasing conversion rates.

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