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Are you still using basic mapping software, such as Google Maps, to type in your customers’ addresses one by one when you visit them? What a hassle! Google maps is a good mapping app when you are going to only ONE place. But when you have tons of appointments, Google Maps is not the way to go. Let’s see why multiple stop route planners would work better for you: They’re easy to use – A great mapping program should be easy to learn and use. You shouldn’t spend any time learning how to use a route-mapping app or retyping…

New sales leads may be the lifeblood of your business, which is why lead generation is so important in the sales field. At some companies, generating sales leads falls to the marketing department since they are responsible for all advertising and outreach materials.  However, in many organizations, it is common for salespeople to do the sales leads by themselves. In this case, a sales leads map can help salespeople to integrate their Sales and Marketing. Simple lead generation in marketing usually starts with: Desk research Telemarketing Targeted mailing lists Networking Social media platforms Although these methods of lead generation…

At the end of 2014, Microsoft discontinued MapPoint and Microsoft AutoRoute. This sent salespeople a message that it is time to consider reliable MapPoint alternative. Microsoft didn’t see a future for MapPoint - Some reasons why were: Rerouting sales routes was difficult to do quickly and/or on the go The maps in Mappoint were not as up to date as its competitors The program only ran on PC’s, if you had a Mac, or wanted to use mapping on a mobile device (which everyone did because they were in the field when they needed mapping), you were out of…