B2B sales trends for Q2: Which one are you actioning?
About this episode
The episode discusses B2B sales trends for Q2, focusing on the importance of referrals and expertise in a changing corporate landscape.
April is buzzing with opportunity! Companies are hiring more external suppliers than ever, thanks to rising costs for permanent staff and a shifting economy. But here's the catch - decision makers are changing how they search for experts. It's all about referrals and real expertise, not just flashy marketing or big followings. External suppliers are in high demand due to increased costs of hiring permanent staff, particularly in the UK, Central Europe, and America. Companies are scaling with interim, freelance, or project-based resources rather than permanent hires. The biggest trend change in Q1: decision makers are shifting how they look for suppliers due to an influx of unqualified or marketing-savvy but under-skilled entrants into the B2B market. This is impacting how companies find and select external experts. Recommendations and referrals remain the primary method for organisations to find suppliers, which presents challenges for those new to the corporate market. If you're not already known or top-of-mind with decision makers, you're less likely to get referrals, emphasising the importance of strategic business development over content creation. We'll also explore the…
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