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A Savvy Startup Always Builds a Great Loan Pitch - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4956 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on October 1, 2010 3:29 pm

Many entrepreneurs are convinced that banks are not worth the effort for startups, especially early-stage ones that still don’t have a revenue stream, or collateral to back up their financing needs. A question I get all the time is “Can I ever expect any backing from my bank for a great opportunity Read More

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Web Design + Content Marketing: Are You Fishing for Compliments or Clients?

Posted by GlobalReach under Online Marketing
From http://www.useglobalreach.com 4956 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on October 1, 2010 3:17 pm

Is your website generating more compliments than clients? Cutting-edge design, flashy graphics, apps, and tools (what I sometimes call "website bling") will get you noticed. Yet, once you get their attention, what is your website saying? ... Read More

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Startup Survival: How to make it to year two

Posted by kaymac under Startups
From http://insertcoffeetostartup.com 4956 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on October 1, 2010 1:34 pm

Getting your startup off the ground and surviving year one is the most important battle you will face. Here are some insightful tips on how to make it happen! Read More

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The Role Of Product In Selling – Sales eXchange – 64 - The Pipeline

Posted by SellBetter under Sales
From http://www.sellbetter.ca 4959 days ago
Made Hot by: profit613 on October 1, 2010 12:34 pm

Product is important, product knowledge is important, but neither is as important as the ability to sell if your are looking for consistent results. I would much rather have someone who can sell and teach him about product, than having a product expert with the hope of teaching them to sell. Read More

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Sales Politics

Posted by SalesBlogcast under Sales
From http://mindshare.salesblogcast.com 4957 days ago
Made Hot by: ofirafromjobshuk on October 1, 2010 8:08 am

While I understand sales; frankly I never really understood politics nor the difference between the two traditional parties other than the packaging.

After a bit of discussion with some other folks, here is what we came up with; not sure how accurate or valid, but seemed like fun, I’d love to he Read More

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Leave No Weapon Unfired

Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 4958 days ago
Made Hot by: profit613 on October 1, 2010 8:06 am

You must be able to live with your loss, should you lose, with no regrets, knowing you did everything in your power to win. There is no reason to leave the contest with any weapons unfired. Read More

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Staying Out of Operations While Still Managing Outcomes

Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 4957 days ago
Made Hot by: profit613 on October 1, 2010 8:06 am

Managing the outcomes your clients need and solving their problems is part of selling, but to be effective you have to know where you are valuable. Once you have set things in motion, it is your job to get out of the weeds and get back to your primary role: selling. Read More

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It Was Another Salesperson Who Won the Deal

Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 4960 days ago
Made Hot by: saraib820 on October 1, 2010 8:04 am

It is easy to rationalize away losing to another competitor. But you were beaten by another salesperson. Accepting this is the key to improving. Read More

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How To Get What You Really, Really Want

Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 4960 days ago
Made Hot by: saraib820 on October 1, 2010 8:04 am

To get what you really need in sales, you have to be detached from the method you use to get it and you must be willing to persevere. Read More

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Buzz Monitoring: What Happens If Your Brand Quits Twitter?

Posted by channelship under Marketing
From http://www.channelship.ie 4957 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on October 1, 2010 6:12 am

To many companies, would think it's no big deal. In fact, if they never used Twitter as a true information platform and dialogue tool, it probably won't be. However, for any brand that embraced Twitter the right way and built, over time, a relevant community, it could be a bigger deal than expected Read More