Sales Brief: TIME TO PICK UP THE SLACK

Remote work tips, micromanaging, North Star Metric, & more

Trouble seeing this email? We've been a fully remote team for more than 5 years. Figuring out how to do remote right wasn't easy—we've made plenty of mistakes along the way. But I'm incredibly proud of the tight ship the Close crew runs today. Yesterday I shared my #1 piece of advice for making remote work work: Always OVERCOMMUNICATE. Check out the full thread on LinkedIn. I'd love to hear from you. What's your #1 tip for remote workers? What's 1 question you have, or challenge you face? Go get 'em, AND NOW...YOUR WEEKLY SALES BRIEF 🔥 Remote work advice from a remote company CEO Here at Close, we've been a fully remote team for over 5 years—and in the coming weeks, we'll start sharing our own best practices to support all those who work remotely. TIME TO PICK UP THE SLACK → When startup funding can destroy your business At what point is taking the mantra you gotta spend money to make money too far? This blog post examines the pros and cons of seeking investment for new business ventures. WE'RE NOT A LOAN IN THIS → How to lead a sales team without micromanaging everyone Do you catch yourself micromanaging? This article explores ways you can provide strong leadership for your team without being overbearing or controlling. SOMEHOW I MANAGE → The only sales enablement job description template you need to attract killer candidates This post outlines a fantastic job description template that'll attract the best candidates for your sales enablement position. THE PERFECT FIT → Customer Acquisition Cost and why it matters The more customers, the better...right? In the startup world, customer acquisition doesn't always paint an accurate picture. AT WHAT COST THO? → 7 things you should know about the north star metric A North Star Metric (NSM) should do three things: measure customer value, represent the current product strategy, and be a leading indicator of revenue. SOMEWHERE OUT THERE → © Close PO Box 7775 #69574 San Francisco CA 94120-7775 USA  Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.