Startup Sales

Everything you need to learn about startup sales. Scaling your revenue from zero to seven-figures.


The Ultimate Guide to Startup Sales: Sales Process, Best Practices & Top Tools
Startup Sales

The Ultimate Guide to Startup Sales: Sales Process, Best Practices & Top Tools

Maximize your potential with this comprehensive guide to startup sales. Learn from Close's founder about what it takes to achieve long-term success and scale up.
Steli Efti
May 19, 2023
The Virtual Retreat Guide: How to Plan an Engaging Retreat for Your Team
Startup Sales

The Virtual Retreat Guide: How to Plan an Engaging Retreat for Your Team

Planning a virtual retreat for your company? We've walked that path. Here are 7 tips we learned. Implement them to ensure your retreat is top level.
Steli Efti
April 24, 2023
18 Proven Strategies to Overcome Price Objections (from the Experts)
Startup Sales

18 Proven Strategies to Overcome Price Objections (from the Experts)

Facing a price objection? Remember—it’s not always about the price. Learn 18 strategies used by sales professionals to overcome price objections & win deals.
Steli Efti
April 4, 2023
SaaS Sales: 9 Proven Strategies to Close Enterprise Deals
Startup Sales

SaaS Sales: 9 Proven Strategies to Close Enterprise Deals

A successful SaaS enterprise sales requires you to understand your prospects’ processes and problems. See 9 proven ways to close more high-value deals.
Steli Efti
March 15, 2023
Remote Retreat Ready: How to Plan a Company Retreat (+Ideas)
Sales Leadership

Remote Retreat Ready: How to Plan a Company Retreat (+Ideas)

Planning a remote company retreat can seem overwhelming. We're about to break down the goal of a team retreat & how to plan one successfully.
Mary Hartberg
March 13, 2023
The Power of Pricing: How to Create a Pricing Strategy that Drives Profits (+Examples)
Startup Sales

The Power of Pricing: How to Create a Pricing Strategy that Drives Profits (+Examples)

Pricing strategies range from competitive pricing, psychological strategies, value-based pricing, and more. Learn proven pricing strategies + examples.
Cody Arsenault
February 14, 2023
Letter of Intent (LOI) Hack: Get a Template That’ll Close Deals Faster
Startup Sales

Letter of Intent (LOI) Hack: Get a Template That’ll Close Deals Faster

Why work harder when you can work smarter? Here’s a series of LOI sample letters and templates you can use to get your deals finalized faster.
Steli Efti
January 23, 2023
How to Sell SaaS: 9 Tips for Startup Sales Success
SaaS Sales

How to Sell SaaS: 9 Tips for Startup Sales Success

At Close, we know how to sell SaaS. We began as Elastic, Inc., an outsourced sales solution for Silicon Valley startups. After we developed Close for internal use, we pivoted and began to sell our inside sales software to SaaS sales teams.
Steli Efti
January 16, 2023
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