Asia Value Investor Conference – 8th December 2015 • Singapore Event Telemarketing Blog Singapore is indeed an ideal place to hold conferences. Another upcoming condference is Asia Value Investor Conference – 8th December 2015. The organizers of London Value Conference have decided to expand their network this Winter by holding their inaugural Asia Conference in Hong Kong. For those who have not heard of the London Value Conference, it is now into its fifth year and has brought together well-known investors including Howard Marks, Don Yacktman, James Montier, Michael Price, alongside many other notable fund managers. Read whole article here. #singapore conference#Singapore event
When it Comes to Social Marketing: Are you an Individualist or a Utilitarian? Modern philosophy was by two important “schools” of thought: individualism and utilitarianism. Although most people misconstrue one for the other, they normally differ in their content. For the individualist of the Ayn Rand variety, personal happiness is the main objective in life. For the utilitarian followers of Jeremy Bentham, ultimate virtue pertains to giving happiness to the greatest number of people. We can relate these two schools to the B2B world, particularly in the rough-and-tumble world of social media marketing in which a business is made to decide on strategies providing utmost efficiency. Individualist: We’ll Do it My Way The noteworthy author of Atlas Shrugged and the Fountainhead believed that Man (in its individual conception) is an independent and sovereign being. To put this in the context of social media marketing, business managers can take the individualist path of creative self-realization without the pressure of competition. Utilitarian: A Spoonful of Goodness
Inspiring Quotes from Asian Entrepreneurs for Appointment Setters Appointment setting may seem a comfy job, but very challenging. To keep a steady momentum, one should have self-motivation – something that would add excitement to “do”, and “learn” things.. Below are 7 inspiring quotes from famous Asian entrepreneurs that an Appointment Setter should live by: “I think the number one advice I can give is – you just have to start it. Just get your feet in the water and do it. A cup of coffee and happy thoughts will energize your mind and body to go through the day’s work. Pull up all your online resources and prepare materials before you start calling: phone, headsets and campaign script. Related: To Use or Not to Use a Script? “You need to love your work, and work hard at it…Constantly ask yourself, what is the most important thing to you right now.” – Le hong Minh, VNG Love your work – it’ll show in the numbers. A 180 – 230 calls quota everyday is haunting. Love your work and reach your sales numbers! “Why be so concerned about failure? Good job!
6 Vitals Arts to Master in Outbound Telemarketing | Marketing in the Asia Pacific Training materials, online slides, self-help books and hundreds of instructional blogs have provided tons of advice on how to become an excellent telemarketer, but there hasn’t been a perfect formula – and this article will not change that, either. It’s impossible to create a flawless telemarketer persona on account of an industry that’s so complex and rapidly evolving. What’s possible, though, is to focus on improving certain areas of the telemarketing process. Eventually, as each small part is enhanced, a new skill set and approach will have been developed, and that’s the closest you can get to perfection. You can start off by mastering these 6 important aspects: The art of timing.This is not about how you determine when to respond to prospects over the phone – that’s an art you’ve probably already mastered.This is about learning that specific hours of the day are more productive than others.
Productivity in B2B Lead Generation - Why Complacency could be a Bad Habit Success in any undertaking is usually judged on paper, but sometimes, numbers and data aren’t enough to paint the whole picture. Marketers are naturally inclined to rely on evaluative statistics to assess their progress, but there is a catch. There are things that statistics cannot measure, such as your marketing team’s determination to reach your lead generation goals. You also cannot measure – with absolute certainty – the level of satisfaction of your clients. That is why business marketers should avoid being complacent on the current progress of their campaigns. Hold regular meetings to check up on individual and team progress.
5 Key Steps towards Engaging Sales Appointments for Singaporean Companies Singapore indeed deserves to be called for what it is – a loud and proud commercial lion, its eyes set on expanding the growth of its financial and IT sectors this 2015. This is a good thing since the influx of investments brings with it huge opportunities to realize growth for your company. B2B appointment setting in Singapore is no doubt a serious endeavor, one that requires you to know the best approaches in engaging B2B prospects through a telemarketing call. To better prepare for sales engagements in Singapore, try these tips for a constantly productive appointment setting campaign. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
B2B Telemarketing Goals to Garner Trumping all other channels, telemarketing is the most reliable. B2B marketers can hardly generate revenue or keep the company afloat without initiating a cold calling campaign as B2B lead generation telemarketing professes urgency that all other channels seem to lack. In the outset, however, not all telemarketing campaigns prosper. We can think of several factors, one being the absence of an automated system that manages contact information in the most efficient ways. But marketers should also understand that goal-setting also plays a part in the success or failure of a B2B lead generation and appointment setting program. Creating goals is needed in order to develop an efficient telemarketing system that delivers sales ready leads. Stuck in planning limbo? Quality leads. ROI. Quality CRM. Conversions. Reaching these goals is another story though. #b2b telemarketing#Telemarketing Tips
Lead Generation in Singapore: How Database Integration can Keep you in Profit Photo Credit: Tom Raftery It’s a data-driven world out there and B2B enterprises need to drift with the times. In the face of unpredictable market forces, it is important now for these companies to harness new technologies that can provide wide-ranging benefits to their lead generation and appointment setting campaigns. As a way to effectively reach out to multiple audience touch points, database integration is becoming an important strategic answer to business needs in vibrant economies like Singapore. Despite negative outlooks this year, the country continues to receive international capital. For now, B2B suppliers such like you need to use cost-efficient and time-saving ways in order to stay in profit and provide the necessary services to current and potential clients. Integrating your marketing and sales functions in this case should be the first thing in mind since it entails benefits to B2B lead generation like: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Get Quality B2B Appointments with Effective Marketing Software B2B appointment setting is perhaps one of many challenges facing the modern marketer. But it is still a very crucial component that makes business growth possible. It is thus a logical step to take to improve one’s marketing endeavors. But how exactly can one do that? Well, experienced marketers will tell you that it takes a lot of practice and patience in order to generate quality B2B appointments. That marketing automation is the norm in modern business should not come off as surprising. “But how about quality?” Here’s the thing: companies that lack an automated lead management database will indeed have a bad time setting up appointments with high-level prospects. Easier list building. Direct lead nurturing. Multi-channel capabilities. Simplified pipeline. We do not end there.
Generate More B2B Leads Entering the Singaporean Market using TOFU Seriously, TOFU is something every Singaporean company should include in their B2B marketing campaigns. And no, we’re not referring to that delicious alternative to meat over which health buffs in the States are going crazy. We’re talking about top-of-the-funnel marketing (which uses platforms such as social media and blogs to engage potential buyers). Typically used by B2C companies, TOFU has now become a popular means for getting the attention of more B2B leads at this crucial moment when more businesses are taking root in the Singaporean market. But of course, you will need to be guided on how to prepare TOFU that’s delicious to your audience’s tastes and nutritious to your business’ marketing muscle. Here are some dos and don’ts from Kate Boyce’s article featured on Business2Community.com: Do identify your real B2B Buyer Personas using website visitor information What industry are they in?