Everyone is Different

Everyone is Different

When a group of people were asked, what makes US and UK law firms so successful at penetrating the region, the overall message was unanimous. They said that they were all different and that they all had their individual strengths. Sure, it may seem flippant, but each boss went on to show how the American, or even British counterparts were “getting it wrong”. One person said that the American vendors are finding it hard to penetrate Europe because they thought it was one single market. They said that you just can’t copy your marketing material or even your sales pitches because if you do then you are almost certainly doomed to fail.

Work, Travel and Play

Work, Travel and Play

Think about it, what would you do if you had no financial worries? You’d probably travel the world, right? Well it is more than possible for you to do that, and you would be surprised at how easy it is for you to make it all happen.

How to develop SaaS B2B strategic partnerships

How to develop SaaS B2B strategic partnerships

If you want to be as successful as you can be in your business, then you need to learn how to develop strategic partnerships with other businesses. A strategic partner really can provide you with all of the capital you need to leverage your brand, not to mention that they can also significantly help you with your exposure too.

He who controls data controls the universe

He who controls data controls the universe

Business intelligence providers are continually trying to find clearer pathways to success. They are doing this by trying to reduce decision-based risks. What’s really required here is data. Vendors need to try and develop programs that make information a somewhat exchangeable currency.

Are your program policies hurting your Channel Partners?

Are your program policies hurting your Channel Partners?

Five years ago, vendors were asked what percentage of their revenues were being driven by their partners. They did this so that they could better understand their contribution to a vendor’s growth. One-third of respondents stated that 50% of their revenue was being driven by partners, which is one of the key elements that affect a partner’s experience with the people they work with. 75% of respondents indicated that they expect their partner-driven revenue to increase next year. This is great news as it really does speak to how important partners are to a vendor’s own revenue stream.