Why business automation is critical for African SME’s
In today's fast-paced business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa face numerous challenges. From limited resources to intense competition, these businesses often find it challenging to streamline their operations and stay ahead. However, with the advent of automation software, SMEs now have an invaluable tool at their disposal to boost efficiency, increase productivity, and ensure survival in the highly competitive market. This article explores the significance of Business Automation and CRM software for African SME’s survival.
Sales pipeline management – Best practices to win deals
The management of your sales pipeline has a big effect on the number of deals your business will be able to win. Sales pipelines have to be managed carefully to get win the most deals possible, with Vantage Point sharing that 72% of sales managers have sales pipeline review meetings with their sales representatives several times per month. This article will go through the different ways you can manage your sales pipeline to increase your efficiency and productivity when winning deals.
Sales automation has emerged as a game-changer in the business world, revolutionizing the way companies operate and interact with customers. As the Middle East continues to establish itself as a hub of economic activity and technological advancements, sales automation is poised to play a pivotal role in driving growth and transforming the business landscape. In this article, we explore the future of sales automation in the Middle East, highlighting its benefits and the reasons behind its rapid adoption in the region.
Sales networking is a very important part of a business as it is very effective for a business to find new clients and gain good referrals for your business. Furthermore, it plays a big part in the relationships between clients and your business. All of these factors have an impact on the growth and revenue of your business, so making sure you have a good sales network is important. This article will look into the different ways to improve your sales networking, and the benefits it will bring to your business.
GITEX Africa is officially over, and what an amazing experience it was! We had an incredible time meeting ambitious entrepreneurs, business leaders interested in the future of automated sales solutions, TEB Apps. Our CRM and business automation experts met and shared their knowledge with all the hundreds of great visitors!
What is TEB Apps?
TEB Apps is a powerful business automation tool that is helping businesses with personalized automated industry solutions. These stand visitors saw for themselves how TEB Apps:
Increases efficiency and productivity
Reduces operating costs
Provides unparalleled data-visibility
Streamlines team management
Drives sales performance
Boosts revenue and profit
If you were unable to visit our stand, fear not! You can still book a demo with us here to see all of these benefits, and more, for yourself.
Why Africa is going to be the next thriving technology hub
In recent years, Africa has been experiencing a remarkable surge in technological advancements, positioning itself as the next thriving technology hub. The continent's innovation landscape has witnessed rapid growth in the technology industry. Ventureburn predicts the growth in investment to continue in 2023, with between $6.5 billion and $7.3 billion to be invested. In this article, we will look at the driving factors that are making Africa become a thriving technology hub. You have a chance to see the latest exciting technologies at GITEX Africa in Marrakech Morocco, be sure to visit!
Mobile Revolution and Internet
Africa's mobile revolution has played a pivotal role in driving the continent's technology revolution. DataReportal shares that in only 2 months in 2023 South Africa has had 112.7 million mobile connections. The widespread availability of affordable smartphones has connected previously disconnected populations to the digital world opening doors to countless opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Automation and CRM technology
Monkeypesa shares that the automation market value is estimated at $824 million and is expected to grow annually by 14.4% up to 2025. This growth is happening due to the realisation of the wide range of benefits automation and CRM technology will give businesses. This can range from substantial productivity and efficiency boosts to massive ROI benefits. TEB Apps is one of the fastest-growing sales automation software in Africa due to unique innovative features with a budget-friendly approach. Book a demo to learn more about TEB, or visit our stand at GITEX Africa.
Less legacy systems in place
With limited legacy systems in place, the continent has embraced innovative solutions without being burdened by outdated technologies. For example, mobile money platforms such as M-Pesa in Kenya have revolutionized financial services, providing millions with access to banking and payment solutions.
Youthful Demographic Dividend
Africa boasts a youthful population, with the median age being 18.8 in 2023, shared by Statista. This demographic dividend presents a significant advantage for the continent's technology sector. The young and tech-savvy population is driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and a hunger for change. African youth are embracing coding, app development, and other technological skills, contributing to the growth of homegrown tech solutions.
Supportive Ecosystem and Investment
African governments and private sector players recognize the potential of the continent's technology sector and have taken steps to create supportive ecosystems. Several African countries have implemented policies to attract tech investments, establish incubators, and offer tax incentives. The rise of tech hubs and innovation centres across Africa has fostered collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing, further fueling the continent's technology revolution.
Addressing Unique Challenges and Opportunities
Africa's tech ecosystem is addressing unique challenges and opportunities specific to the continent. From fintech solutions targeting financial inclusion to agritech platforms improving agriculture productivity, African entrepreneurs are developing innovative solutions to address local needs. For instance, solar energy startups are harnessing Africa's abundant sunshine to provide affordable and sustainable energy access to rural communities. This localized approach to technology adoption positively impacts various sectors and contributes to the continent's overall socio-economic development.
TEB – The future of CRM automation software
With Africa transforming into the next thriving technology hub, TEB is taking the world by storm as the fastest-growing sales automation CRM software on the market. With cutting-edge automation technology to enhance productivity and efficiency to unrivalled data visibility, TEB stands in a league of its own. Here are unique key features that separate TEB from the rest:
Easily track your customers with storyboards – Track your customer’s buyer journey with TEBs unique storyboard feature to identify your customer’s needs.
Kanban-style pipeline management – Completely streamline the management of your sales pipelines with drag-and-drop features to boost your efficiency.
Automate your processes – Lead assigning, data inputting, billing processes and more can all be automated to help you reach new levels of productivity.
Get a holistic view of your sales activity – Get a simplistic view of all of your sales activity, easily identifying where your opportunities lie in your sales funnel.
Now is the chance to see TEB for yourself, quickly book a demo or visit us at GITEX Africa this week between the 31st of May and the 2nd of June in Marrakech Morocco.
Top 5 technology trends that are taking over Africa
In recent years, Africa has experienced a technological revolution, driving innovation and economic growth across the continent. From vibrant tech hubs to groundbreaking startups, Africa is embracing technology to solve pressing challenges and create new opportunities. In this article, we will explore the top five technology trends in Africa that are shaping the future. You can see many of these technologies for yourself at GITEX Africa, so make sure that you do not miss it!
Recruiting your sales team – how to find the right people
When recruiting for your sales team a lot of factors must be considered, like team structure and the software they use. However, perhaps the most important aspect of a high-performing sales team is the representatives within the team. This means that you must recruit your sales representatives carefully to ensure that you are able to build the team that will reach your organisational goals. This article will look into how to find the right people when recruiting for your sales team, considering all the factors that are important from skillsets to personality traits.
