http://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog.aspxLatest blog posts from Swindale Parks.en-gbWed, 29 Apr 2026 17:45:35 GMTwww.firefishsoftware.comI was only thinking yesterday, in sales, as in life, not everything goes to plan. Leads go cold. Prospects disappear. Deals you were confident in suddenly stall or fall apart. It s frustrating, and at times, it can feel personal. But the reality is simple no matter how skilled or ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/70/you-won-t-win-them-all-and-that-s-exactly-the-point.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/70/you-won-t-win-them-all-and-that-s-exactly-the-point.aspxWed, 29 Apr 2026 14:50:50 GMTThe main findings for March 2026 from the latest UK Report on Jobs sponsored by KPMG and the REC Recruitment Employment Confederation are as follows the full report is available on request just email me at c.booth swindaleparks.co. uk and I ll send you a copy The Report on Jobs ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/69/uk-report-on-jobs-march-2026.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/69/uk-report-on-jobs-march-2026.aspxMon, 27 Apr 2026 15:44:50 GMTI was inspired to write this by my first ever Sales Manager, Kev who left an indelible mark on me when I started my sales career many moons ago. Everything I have achieved started with Kev's wisdom and motovational skills, which I absorbed like a sponge. In today s competitive ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/68/the-power-of-inspirational-sales-leadership-what-makes-a-great-sales-manager.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/68/the-power-of-inspirational-sales-leadership-what-makes-a-great-sales-manager.aspxFri, 17 Apr 2026 14:35:24 GMTI like to start each day with a 5k row on a Concept2 RowErg at my local gym. It s a passion that has led to me becoming a world record holder. Here s why I do it. Sales is often glamorised big wins, strong earnings, fast-paced environments. But the ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/67/resilience-in-sales-why-performance-starts-with-wellbeing.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/67/resilience-in-sales-why-performance-starts-with-wellbeing.aspxMon, 23 Mar 2026 18:53:34 GMTOver the past 12-18 months, I ve had more conversations than ever with HR leaders navigating restructuring, cost pressures, and difficult workforce decisions. One thing that consistently comes up is this How do we support people properly when they leave? Outplacement is often part of the answer, but in many ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/66/supporting-employees-properly-when-they-leave.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/66/supporting-employees-properly-when-they-leave.aspxWed, 18 Mar 2026 14:36:16 GMTHiring salespeople is one of the most important decisions a business can make. A great salesperson can transform revenue, open new markets, and drive long-term growth. But many companies still make the same mistake when recruiting they focus almost entirely on experience. Years in the role, well-known companies on a ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/65/why-culture-fit-matters-more-than-experience-in-sales-hiring.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/65/why-culture-fit-matters-more-than-experience-in-sales-hiring.aspxThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:49:09 GMTThe main findings for February 2026 from the latest UK Report on Jobs sponsored by KPMG and the REC Recruitment Employment Confederation are as follows the full report is available on request just email me at c.booth swindaleparks.co. uk and I ll send you a copy The Report on Jobs ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/64/uk-report-on-jobs-february-2026.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/64/uk-report-on-jobs-february-2026.aspxThu, 12 Mar 2026 14:27:27 GMTWith the rapid rise of AI tools, automation platforms and data-driven selling, I m increasingly asked Will AI replace salespeople? After 30+ years in sales recruitment, my answer is simple No. But it will raise the bar. AI will transform sales. It will streamline it. It will enhance it. But ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/63/ai-won-t-replace-salespeople-but-it-will-expose-the-weak-ones.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/63/ai-won-t-replace-salespeople-but-it-will-expose-the-weak-ones.aspxWed, 04 Mar 2026 16:04:58 GMTThe Most Overlooked Sales Strategy Growing Revenue From the Customers You Already Have After more than 30 years in sales recruitment, I ve noticed a consistent pattern. When companies want growth, the default reaction is We need more new business. More prospecting. More cold outreach. More pipeline. But the fastest, ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/62/going-deeper-not-wider.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/62/going-deeper-not-wider.aspxTue, 24 Feb 2026 16:06:26 GMTIf you re hiring in sales, you ll have heard the question Do we need a hunter or a farmer? I ve asked it thousands of times in my 30+ years working in sales recruitment. It sounds straightforward. It rarely is. Hiring the wrong profile is one of the main ...https://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/61/should-you-hire-a-hunter-or-a-farmer.aspxhttps://www.swindaleparks.co.uk/blog/view/61/should-you-hire-a-hunter-or-a-farmer.aspxThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:25:28 GMT