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Demonstrate the feasibility of CPQ with a Proof Of Concept
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March 22, 2023 Written by
CPQ software Hive methodology

Demonstrate the feasibility of CPQ with a Proof Of Concept

Since the beginning of Hive, we have started nearly all our Configure Price Quote projects with a Proof of Concept, which we have called a Seeing Is Believing or SIB. What exactly does our Seeing Is Believing entail? What are the advantages of this approach and which results can you expect on which time frame?

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CPQ vs ecommerce: Exploring the differences and complementarity
New Web CPQ vs Ecommerce
February 28, 2023 Written by
Sales optimalisation CPQ software

CPQ vs ecommerce: Exploring the differences and complementarity

In today’s rapidly changing economy, companies are always on the lookout for ways to improve their sales processes. In recent years, Configure Price Quote software and ecommerce have proven to be useful tools for these companies to sell their products and services in an easy way. While the two approaches might seem similar at first, there are some key differences that are important to consider. Let’s take a look at these two online solutions, their similarities and differences, and how they can complement each other to help businesses grow.

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Recap of the new features on Hive CPQ in 2022
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January 26, 2023 Written by
Features in Hive

Recap of the new features on Hive CPQ in 2022

Another year has gone by! While we’re settling into the new year, we’re taking one final look back on 2022 today. How did our Configure Price Quote solution change in the past year? What new features did we implement to improve our solution? Let’s take a look at how our product evolved in 2022.

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The importance of UX design in a digitalized sales process
Website UX Design in sales
December 08, 2022 Written by
Sales optimalisation

The importance of UX design in a digitalized sales process

UX design, or User Experience Design, entails any interaction a user has with a product or service and describes their emotions, from frustration to satisfaction. It plays a pivotal role in design decisions and providing positive customer experiences. But could UX design also be interesting to help drive sales? And how would that exactly work? Let’s find out.

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NEW: The Hive Experience Configurator
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November 09, 2022 Written by
Features in Hive

NEW: The Hive Experience Configurator

Welcome to the future of lead generation. We are launching the Hive Experience Configurator, a new way of generating qualified leads with active purchase intent straight from your website. Align your marketing and sales processes with the actions performed by your prospects on your configurator to increase conversion and closing rates. Use our experience configurator to sell more (efficiently)!

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The Smart Forklift: How to switch to Hive CPQ
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September 28, 2022 Written by
Hive methodology

The Smart Forklift: How to switch to Hive CPQ

You might feel like you are stuck with your current Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software system because you have already spent so much time and effort on its setup and maintenance. But you don’t have to stick with a solution that doesn’t work for your business. We believe you deserve to switch whenever you’d like. That’s why we created the Hive Smart Forklift, the easiest way to transition from your current CPQ to Hive. 

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The war for talent: How to protect your company from the talent gap and the great resignation?
04 22 War for Talent web
April 27, 2022 Written by
Manufacturing industry

The war for talent: How to protect your company from the talent gap and the great resignation?

The war for talent rages on. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are not only dealing with a talent gap, or a lack of skills in the workforce, but also with the great resignation, making people rethink their salaries, working conditions, and job satisfaction. The number of people quitting their jobs has rarely been higher. Studies have shown that the manufacturing industry in particular has been hit hard by this job market crisis. How can you protect your company from the increasing influence of the talent gap and the great resignation?

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Time is money: the importance of time efficiency
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March 28, 2022 Written by
Sales optimalisation

Time is money: the importance of time efficiency

“Time is money”, the famous words from Benjamin Franklin prove that time efficiency was even in 1748 a trending topic. Today, the pressure is higher than ever to not waste any time, which has in turn influenced customer behavior. Customers today are demanding a better and faster buying experience. How can you handle this growing difficulty as a company?

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How to make a digital leap in your sales process
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February 17, 2022 Written by
Sales optimalisation

How to make a digital leap in your sales process

Over the last few years, digital technologies have had a major impact on our daily lives: we wake up reading the online newspaper on a tablet, work on our laptops throughout the day, host remote meetings, and go to bed scrolling through social media on our smartphones. These changes are forcing companies to reinvent their businesses and to make a digital leap. However, merely digitalizing the internal processes is not enough. Let’s take a look at why you should transform your sales process and how you can do so in today’s modernized world.

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Recap of the new features on Hive CPQ in 2021
01 22 Recap 2021 features web
February 01, 2022 Written by
Features in Hive

Recap of the new features on Hive CPQ in 2021

The past year has been extraordinary. 2021 was the year of vaccinations, more remote work, and the attempt to catch up on the things we had to miss out on in 2020. Today, we’re taking one final look back at the previous year to see which features we treated our customers to! We added 150.000 lines of code to Hive, what kind of features does this translate to?

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Raw materials shortage: What can you as a manufacturer do?
10 21 Raw materials shortage web
October 15, 2021 Written by
Manufacturing industry

Raw materials shortage: What can you as a manufacturer do?

Customers that have to wait for months on their orders, empty shelves in stores and unseen increases in price: the manufacturing industry is currently struggling with a worldwide shortage of raw materials. The lack of materials such as lumber, aluminum or plastic has caused a crisis for manufacturers. But where does this sudden scarcity come from? And what is the best way for companies to handle this situation?

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How to increase sales for your manufacturing business
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September 23, 2021 Written by
Sales optimalisation Manufacturing industry

How to increase sales for your manufacturing business

Manufacturers are often struggling with long and complex sales processes, making it hard to increase sales. This has to do with the complex nature of the goods, but also with the fact that B2B sales requires various stakeholders to work together. On top of that, the manufacturing market has had some intrusive changes: increasingly demanding B2B buyers and global competition continue to impact companies. Increasing sales in manufacturing is therefore not as straightforward as it often is in other industries. We are bundling some tips to increase your sales again. Read along!

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