Tucson – An Extraordinary Destination
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith 286 days of sunshine followed by picturesque sunsets, Tucson is among the most incredible meeting destinations. Learn more about the exclusive venue:
Brain Breaks – Become A Better Daydreamer
Reading Time: 6 minutesResearch points out that people make mistakes and have trouble achieving goals because they don't want to be alone with their thoughts. Find out how to take brain breaks to solve problems and sharpen your mind.
A Perfect Vintage – Napa Valley
Reading Time: 4 minutesNapa Valley is a meeting planner's dream with over 130 properties ranging from luxury resorts to boutique hotels. Plus, it has 500,00 sq. ft. of available meeting space, including ballrooms, wineries, restaurants, and outdoor space. Learn more…
Four Causes of Workplace Incompetence
Reading Time: 5 minutesIs incompetence in the workplace always as it seems? Can inadequacy be cured? Learn the causes and how they can be avoided…
Austin – The Violet Crown
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are a myriad of options at one of the most unique meeting spaces in the country. Known for its divergent music scene, Austin is alive with vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine, and incredible outdoor experiences. Learn more…
Leadership Strategies to Create a Thriving Company Culture
Reading Time: 6 minutesSuccess is everything when it comes to business. If your company is struggling despite your employees' best efforts, corporate culture may be the culprit. Here are a few strategies to boost the culture of your company:
Pebble Beach – Expect the Exceptional
Reading Time: 3 minutesMeeting planners will find world-class accommodations defined by elegance, luxurious hospitality in gorgeous oceanside, Pebble Beach, California. Learn more about this notable resort destination:
Building Business: It’s About More than Lead Generation
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhere do you focus your business activities: bringing in new customers or keeping your current ones? Both types are essential for companies, but retaining existing customers reigns supreme. Learn why here:
4 Facts About Returning to In-Person Meetings
Reading Time: 5 minutesAfter a year in which virtual meetings took center stage, in-person meetings are regaining their rightful place as number one. How can your business execute onsite meetings successfully? Get answers from seasoned industry experts here:
Building Wisdom and Gaining Professional Power Through Silence
Reading Time: 3 minutesA study found that in a high-pressure situation, both parties could gain power if they leveraged silence. While silence can feel awkward and even uncomfortable, it can be an incredible asset if used correctly. Learn more:
How to Successfully Transition From Hybrid to In-Person Events
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the world inches its way back to normalcy, in-person events will once again take taking precedence. There is just no substitute for the engagement they spark. Learn how to successfully transition back to in-person meetings:
Why Every Business Should Ask for Referrals
Reading Time: 4 minutes60% of marketers see a high volume of leads from referrals. There is an art to obtaining referrals. Find out why every business should ask for referrals – and create a referral program. Get the details here:
The Impact of Data Decay on Business and Why Data Hygiene Is Essential
Reading Time: 3 minutes88% of companies suffer a blow to their bottom line due to inaccurate data, ultimately losing 12% of their revenue. Outdated data weakens sales intelligence. Prevent data decay with these strategies:
Navigating Sales Pipelines: Preventing Lead Abandonment and Speeding Up Sales Cycles – Part 3 of 3
Reading Time: 4 minutesEngaging leads early is critical to productivity and revenue growth. In fact, qualifying a lead drops by 80% after five minutes. Learn how to reduce lead drop-off and close more leads with less effort:
Navigating Sales Pipelines: Preventing Lead Abandonment and Speeding Up Sales Cycles – Part 2 of 3
Reading Time: 4 minutesSales professionals can minimize lead abandonment by being persistent and communicating with prospects in the ways they prefer. Learn how to keep the best leads engaged:
Navigating Sales Pipelines: Preventing Lead Abandonment and Speeding Up Sales Cycles – Part 1of 3
Reading Time: 3 minutesOnly 8% of B2B companies have sales and marketing departments that are tightly aligned. As a result, just 25% of marketing-generated leads result in conversions. Learn why sales and marketing team alignment improves sales numbers:
Effective Delegation and Consistent Improvement
Reading Time: 3 minutesDelegation is critical for businesses to operate successfully. It is also one of the biggest challenges that leaders face. Here are four strategies for effective delegation and to consistently improve employee satisfaction:
The Compelling ROI of Leaders Who Have Emotional Intelligence
Reading Time: 2 minutes100% of senior leaders at a Fortune 500 consumer products company made notable gains in performance, including significant bottom-line improvements for their areas of responsibility. What was behind this beneficial turn of events? Find out here:
How Guided Selling Closes the Gap in Traditional Sales Challenges
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy capitalizing on lessons learned from the past, guided selling provides salespeople with a distinct advantage. It creates the steps of the sales process on a solid foundation built from previous successes and failures. Learn more here:
How to Properly Audit a Social Media and Content Policy
Reading Time: 4 minutesSocial media content is becoming customized as it adapts to users' individual needs, wants, and preferences, including the crucial role of privacy. Now is the time to audit your social media policy. Find out how here:
Reinvent Business Cards to Make a Powerful Sales Impact
Reading Time: 4 minutesYes, business cards are still relevant. Today's reinvented business cards enhance visibility, gain insight, and drive action. Learn how to use this powerful sales tool:
5 Reasons Why Sales Processes Improve Sales Performance
Reading Time: 2 minutesOrganizations that institute a formal sales process enjoy a revenue increase of up to 28 percent. Yet far too many companies fail to implement one. Learn the five ways your business will benefit from a sales process.
11 Effective Ways to Measure Brand Awareness in Social Media
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are better ways to measure brand awareness than vanity metrics such as likes and followers. Organizations can track these 11 types of results to get a clear read on the state of their brand awareness online.
How to Prevent Qualified Sales Leads From Slipping Away
Reading Time: 5 minutesFar too many salespeople give up on perfectly qualified leads, with 44 percent giving up after just one follow-up call. Learn how to prevent qualified leads from getting away.
Vaccination Cards: Safety, Security and Protection
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe CDC reports that over 140 million COVID-19 vaccination cards have been distributed and will likely contribute to the predicted sharp drop in cases by July 2021. Here are some tips on to keep vaccination cards safe, secure, and protected, plus a couple of bonuses for meeting planners returning to in-person events:
Customer Experiences Matter. Tactics to Make Them Exceptional
Reading Time: 3 minutes45.9 percent of businesses plan to make the customer experience their top priority over the next five years. Executing this idea can be tricky. Get clarity on the definition of and strategy for exceptional customer experiences.
The Most Revealing Event Statistics for 2021
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe landscape of events has changed dramatically. Gavel International gathered the most revealing event statistics for 2021 to help companies get an inside look at the current landscape and figure out how to navigate the brave new world of meetings.
Building Attendee Confidence in Hybrid and In-Person Events
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile people are becoming familiar with hybrid events, in-person events are projected to return soon. Gaining the confidence of potential and registered attendees is imperative. Learn strategies to ensure success:
Achieving Real Protection from Data Breaches and VPN Security Issues
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery business will inevitably fall prey to a data breach at some point. Or is it? Learn about the strategies companies can implement to protect their data from cybercriminals.
Gavel International to Participate in Global Meeting Industry Day
Reading Time: 3 minutesJoin us on April 8, 2021 to celebrate #GMID21! This year we applaud this resilient industry for their dedication to operating meetings and events with health and safety as the number one priority with the theme Meet Safe. Read press release...