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5 Steps To the Perfect Client
One of the foundational elements of any marketing strategy is a narrowly defined target client. For the small business I take that a step deeper to...
One of the foundational elements of any marketing strategy is a narrowly defined target client. For the small business I take that a step deeper to...
Created 7 month(s) ago by Aj Perisho - 288 views
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5 sales tips that we used to land our first customers
Hi all, I wanted to share some sales tips with the community that have helped us get our first customers....
Hi all, I wanted to share some sales tips with the community that have helped us get our first customers....
Created 8 month(s) ago by Mike W - 547 views
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Marketing Strategies in 2011
Global B2B buy sell website: http://www.bytrade.com Making and using a marketing strategy has a strong positive impact on profitability. This...
Global B2B buy sell website: http://www.bytrade.com Making and using a marketing strategy has a strong positive impact on profitability. This...
Created 8 month(s) ago by candy Lee - 170 views
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Selling more in the Down Market
If we are to believe everything on the TV, radio and paper, Chicken Little would be having a field day! Yep the sky is falling and we are all in...
If we are to believe everything on the TV, radio and paper, Chicken Little would be having a field day! Yep the sky is falling and we are all in...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 165 views
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Jump start stalled sales - four steps to help close faster
We all know how frustrating it is when a sales opportunity we’ve been working on suddenly stalls out. Our instinctive response is to begin...
We all know how frustrating it is when a sales opportunity we’ve been working on suddenly stalls out. Our instinctive response is to begin...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 142 views
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How to Get and Keep Customers and Clients
Global B2B buy sell website: http://www.bytrade.com Many home-based entrepreneurs fail in their ventures because they are not able to execute...
Global B2B buy sell website: http://www.bytrade.com Many home-based entrepreneurs fail in their ventures because they are not able to execute...
Created 8 month(s) ago by candy Lee - 196 views
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Getting Exposure for Your Small Business
I recently created a blog asking people to discuss their missed opportunities, hoping to spark more conversation. I am getting some traffic but no...
I recently created a blog asking people to discuss their missed opportunities, hoping to spark more conversation. I am getting some traffic but no...
Created 9 month(s) ago by candy Lee - 228 views
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Top Ten Reasons Sales Professionals Fail on the Phone
The telephone is your lifeline to sales. Technology comes and goes but the phone will likely be your lifeline to revenue for decades to come. If...
The telephone is your lifeline to sales. Technology comes and goes but the phone will likely be your lifeline to revenue for decades to come. If...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 164 views
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hope this reminds you to shine
Hello, i hope your day is well even though today marks a day that we wish we could forget. I lost family and friends just like you may have, but i...
Hello, i hope your day is well even though today marks a day that we wish we could forget. I lost family and friends just like you may have, but i...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Willie Foster - 168 views
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Five Questions Salespeople Need to Ask, but Rarely Do
Salespeople won’t always get the call back, get the appointment, get to meet the decision maker, or get the order. Now it is, of course,...
Salespeople won’t always get the call back, get the appointment, get to meet the decision maker, or get the order. Now it is, of course,...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 198 views
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The Invitational Close
The Invitational Close is simple, low-key, classy and powerful. You use it at the end of a sales conversation to conclude the transaction. It is...
The Invitational Close is simple, low-key, classy and powerful. You use it at the end of a sales conversation to conclude the transaction. It is...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 134 views
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Death Of Salesman 2.0?
Ah, the poor 21st century sales professionals, if he/she is not getting it from their manager, they are being squeezed by what he thought was a...
Ah, the poor 21st century sales professionals, if he/she is not getting it from their manager, they are being squeezed by what he thought was a...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 141 views
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5 Things Not To Do at Networking Meetings
There are a lot of different types of Networking meetings. There are many formats. There are large groups, small groups, free groups, breakfast...
There are a lot of different types of Networking meetings. There are many formats. There are large groups, small groups, free groups, breakfast...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 138 views
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The HIDDEN Communication Factor
Statistics show how you are perceived outweighs quality and even product price! Its 3 in the afternoon, a fairly tough day for you and your next...
Statistics show how you are perceived outweighs quality and even product price! Its 3 in the afternoon, a fairly tough day for you and your next...
Created 8 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 136 views
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6 Common Sales Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
According to reports published by the Direct Selling Association, the estimated amount of direct sales made in the US in 2009 was worth $28.33...
According to reports published by the Direct Selling Association, the estimated amount of direct sales made in the US in 2009 was worth $28.33...
Created 8 month(s) ago by candy Lee - 195 views
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Attempting to Close an Opportunity Early Should Be the Exception, Not the Rule
Having carried a bag and managed sales organizations before, we understand that there will be times when it may be necessary to attempt to close an...
Having carried a bag and managed sales organizations before, we understand that there will be times when it may be necessary to attempt to close an...
Created 9 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 124 views
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Getting Exposure for Your Small Business
Get listed. List the physical location for your business in Google Places and Yahoo. Use Google Product listings to drive shoppers to your website....
Get listed. List the physical location for your business in Google Places and Yahoo. Use Google Product listings to drive shoppers to your website....
Created 9 month(s) ago by candy Lee - 228 views
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Attracting Referrals
Most businesses say that word of mouth advertising is their best resource but for most businesses referral is just a bonus. They do not have a way...
Most businesses say that word of mouth advertising is their best resource but for most businesses referral is just a bonus. They do not have a way...
Created 9 month(s) ago by Chris Brown - 106 views
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How Not To Close A Client
I love everything about sales and the psychology of selling and I read as much as I can on the subject. I always have a book with me to learn from,...
I love everything about sales and the psychology of selling and I read as much as I can on the subject. I always have a book with me to learn from,...
Created 9 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 83 views
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Your Hard Close is just Selfish Behavior
You want an answer when you want an answer… Before you let me (peacefully) hang up the phone. Before you leave my house...
You want an answer when you want an answer… Before you let me (peacefully) hang up the phone. Before you leave my house...
Created 9 month(s) ago by Maria Kim - 85 views
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