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Sales Performance
6 min read
Key Strategies for Eliminating Manual Bottlenecks in Back Office Operations
Where drag comes from in back office teams, what the data says about fixes worth the investment, and practical steps that hold up.

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11 min read
Global Card Processors vs. Local Acquirers: What Changes When You Enter Challenging Markets
Expanding into a new country can look straightforward from a sales dashboard.

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10 Sales Contest Ideas to Keep Your Sales Employees Motivated in 2025
Here are ten offbeat sales contest ideas to keep your employees motivated while bringing an element of fun to your daily operations.

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7 min read
The Top 9 Recruitment KPIs of 2026
Optimize your hiring process with the top 9 recruitment KPIs for 2026. Learn how to measure what matters and hire better talent faster.

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6 min read
35 Sales Statistics Entrepreneurs Should Know in 2026
Boost revenue with 35 essential sales statistics for 2026. Discover how AI, buyer behavior, and data-driven insights are shaping success for entrepreneurs.

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The 5 Best Sales Tactics to Use in 2026
Whether B2B or B2C, learn the five best sales tactics for finding warm leads, building rapport, and closing more deals in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace.

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The 10 Best SaaS KPIs You Need to Track in 2026
Don't let your SaaS growth stall. Explore the 10 essential KPIs for 2026, with proven formulas to track your cash flow, churn, and net promoter score.

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21 Sales KPIs You Should Be Tracking in 2026
Tracking the right sales KPIs is one of the first and most important steps to building a performance-driven sales culture in your organization.

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Use Plecto to Track 10 Essential Real Estate KPIs in 2026
Master 10 essential KPIs and use Plecto to drive data-based growth for your agency today.

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How Real-Time Data Will Help Insurance Companies Improve Operations in 2026
Discover 5 ways real-time data helps insurance companies improve operations, personalize client service, detect fraud, and boost agent performance in 2026.

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What Is Sales Velocity? Why It's the Metric You Need to Track in 2026
Stop guessing your future revenue. Learn how to track sales velocity to find bottlenecks, shorten your sales cycle, and move to high-velocity sales today.

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The Ultimate Guide to SaaS Sales Funnels
The complete guide to mastering SaaS sales and sales funnels—and why live data visualization is a critical component of doing so.

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7 min read
How To Effectively Use OKRs with Plecto Dashboards
OKRs are a powerful tool for aligning your team's goals and driving business success.

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5 Essential Public Relations KPIs to Track in 2026
Measure the impact of your PR campaigns with these 5 essential KPIs for 2026. From media coverage to share of voice, learn how to track success and boost ROI.

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4 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Business Performance in 2026
Learn four key tactics to recession-proof your business so you can survive this economic downturn – and thrive in the future!

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What is Sales Prospecting? Tips and Techniques for 2026
Stop waiting for inbound leads. Learn to proactively build a pipeline of qualified prospects with B2B databases, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and cold outreach.

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5 Sales Trends to Follow in 2026
Stay ahead of the competition with the top 5 sales trends of 2024. Learn how Customer Success, deep research, and data-driven decisions are shaping the market.

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15 Best E-commerce KPIs You Should Track in 2026
The E-commerce industry continues to grow and grow and tracking the right KPIs is crucial for driving sales success for your e-commerce business.

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15 Most-Needed Logistics KPIs for 2026
Stay ahead in 2026. Master the 15 essential logistics KPIs—from Order Accuracy to Inventory Turnover—to slash costs and optimize your supply chain today.

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5 Trends in the Insurance Industry in 2026
2026 brings innovative changes to the insurance market. Improve your agency's performance by following the 5 trends shaping the industry right now!

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Enhance Your Sales Performance with Automated LinkedIn Outreach – and Plecto
Discover how to increase your sales performance using Automated LinkedIn Outreach and Plecto.

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7 Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2026
Are you a real estate agent who wishes you had a crystal ball? Get the inside scoop on seven real estate trends shaping the industry in 2026 and beyond.

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7 KPIs for Sales Managers to Track in 2026
Boost revenue with data! Discover the 7 most important KPIs for sales managers, including conversion rates and sales cycle length, and how to track them live.

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100 Key Performance Indicators to Track in 2026
Choosing the right KPIs is hard. We’ve made it easy with a curated list of the top 100 performance indicators to help your company decide smarter and faster.
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- How to Create a Plecto Sales Report (Updated 2026)
- Two Coaching Theories to Empower Teams
- The Plecto Guide to Recurring Revenue
- 10 Essential Skills Every Sales Manager Can Use in 2026
- 8 Benefits of Automated Performance Management That Drive Business Growth
- 24 Common Sales Acronyms
- How Does Visual Management Empower Sales Teams in 2026?
- 3 Steps to Integrate Email Marketing Into the Customer Journey
- 10 Marketing KPIs You Need to be Tracking in 2025
- The Ultimate Sales Outreach Checklist for Prospecting and Connecting
- How to Set SMART Sales Targets in 2025
- A Complete Guide to Sales Activity Tracking
- 11 Telemarketing KPIs You Should Be Tracking in 2026
- 9 Steps to Your Ultimate Sales Discovery Call in 2026
- 10 Actionable Salesforce KPIs to Track Now
- 5 Benefits of Data Analytics in Real Estate
- 15 Real Estate Lead Generation Tactics That Work
- How to Create a Winning Sales Scorecard: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Turn Your Data into Actionable Insights
- KPIs vs. Milestones: How to Understand the Differences in 2026
- Customer Success vs. Sales: How to Achieve a Winning Combination
- 7 Strategies for Boosting Your Outbound Sales Success
- 10 Open-Ended Sales Questions You Should Ask in 2026 to Close More Deals
- What Is a Sales Pipeline + How Do You Build One?
- 5 Pieces of Sales Advice From the Pros
- Lead vs. Prospect vs. Opportunity Explained
- The 9 Best Tips for Cold Calling Success in 2026
- Artificial Intelligence in Sales: How to Use AI to Sell More
- How to Avoid the Vanity KPI Metrics Trap
- The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Sales
- What is Sales Excellence? (and 4 Tactics to Help You Achieve It)
- 10 Statistics to Teach You the Importance of Boosting Team Performance
- How to Increase Sales by Focusing on the Customer-First Strategy
- 8 Challenges for SaaS Companies + How to Overcome Them
- Outbound vs. Inbound Sales: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better in 2026?
- A Complete Guide to Increasing Your Insurance Sales
- KPI Reporting: How to Create Effective KPI Reports
- What Is Sales Analytics and Why is it Important? A Simple Guide
- How to Use Social Selling to Improve Your Business Performance
- Ecommerce Analytics: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Online Store’s Performance
- Why Using Sales Coaching With Real-Time Data Matters
- 4 Crucial Factors When Evaluating Your Company’s Different Sales Funnel Stages
- How to Engage Your Team Members in a Data-Driven Performance Culture
- 5 Unique Team Building Activities to Motivate Your Employees
- 3 Steps to Boost Your Team's Sales Performance
- The Ultimate Telecom Performance Guide
- A Crash Course in Social Media Metrics
- All You Need to Know About Sales Acceleration
- A Complete Guide to Remote Selling
- Learn the Basics of Tracking KPI Metrics
- 5 Important KPIs for Managers of All Departments
- 5 Crucial Account Manager KPIs
- 6 Tips on How to Boost Your Sales Team's Motivation
- 5 Easy Ways to Improve Team Performance That Top Companies Use
- 10 Inbound Sales KPIs Your Team Needs in 2026 – and Why Inbound Really Matters!
- 6 Reasons Why You Need an Excel Alternative
- 4 Simple Ways to Align Your Sales & Customer Success Teams
- 10 Outbound Sales KPIs to Track in 2026 – and Why Outbound Still Matters!
- How Sales Leaderboards Help Your Team Perform Even Better
- The 3 Types of Sales Training That Every Company Should Invest In
- Quantity vs Quality: How to Have More Meaningful Sales Interactions
- How to Create High-Performing Visual Content
- 12 Time Management Tips for Successful CEOs