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Article: Dig Deep into Sales When Analyzing Merger/Acquisition
       
 
 

Article: Minnesota Business Magazine, Managing Growth

 

Dig Deep into Sales When Analyzing Merger/Acquisition

By Danita Bye

Three key areas that can spell disaster for revenue growth

Prospective business buyers wouldn’t think of skipping financial due diligence. Yet the human capital responsible for top-line growth can be easy to skim over, especially if revenue growth is healthy. When merging two companies, it’s imperative to understand before the deal is done how to integrate the two sales organizations and how to leverage the sales teams to exceed growth objectives.

The following is a guideline for evaluating a sales department in a potential merger or acquisition. As you review it, keep in mind the overriding need for objective data; as in no assumptions, just facts.

 

Topics

  • Sales Strategy Profile
  • Sales Mindset
  • Sales Management Processes
    • Accountability
    • Motivation
    • Recruiting
    • Coaching
  • Dig Around Sales
 

When merging two companies, it’s imperative to understand before the deal is done how to integrate the two sales organizations and how to leverage the sales teams to exceed growth objectives.

 
 
 
   
 

 

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