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Process Isn’t Enough - http://thesalesblog.com

Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 5167 days ago
Made Hot by: omgzam on March 21, 2010 7:41 pm

In most cases, sales processes are effective enough, just like most business strategies are effective enough. The performance gap is in the execution. Sales has never been more difficult and more complex than it is now. But the answer to the complexity isn’t process alone; instead it effective process integrated with the timeless principles that success and sales success has always built upon (pl Read More

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5 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

Posted by taraholling under Self-Development
From http://www.youngentrepreneur.com 5175 days ago
Made Hot by: omgzam on March 21, 2010 5:47 pm

Evoking the right frame of mind; getting and staying motivated; learning to lead, grow, and innovate. These are all reasons we entrepreneurs read books. Amazon lists nearly 27,000 titles under Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Some are good, some not so much, and a few are outstanding. Read More

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10 Steps to Become the Greatest Salesperson In the World – Part 6

Posted by jkennedy under Sales
From http://jerrykennedy.com 5166 days ago
Made Hot by: SalesBlogcast on March 21, 2010 5:46 pm

Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone. How can this phrase help you become the greatest salesperson in the world? Read More

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The Real Value of Social Networks is You - @Baekdal.com

Posted by billrice under Social Media
From http://www.baekdal.com 5169 days ago
Made Hot by: Biztag.com on March 21, 2010 5:46 pm

Today, in the Wall Street Journal, there is an article call "Entrepreneurs Question Value of Social Media." In it you can read how small business is starting to question the real value of Twitter - pointing to a survey that found that 22% made a profit, 53% broke even, and 19% lost money after engaging with social media. Read More

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Marketing Strategies: Sincerity | Five Forces Group

Posted by shaneketterman under Marketing
From http://www.fiveforcesgroup.com 5171 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on March 21, 2010 11:13 am

As a customer and client of many types of businesses and services I would like to start seeing sincerity as a marketing strategy. Sincerity creates trust and trust creates fiercely loyal customers. Read More

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5 Factors to a Well Customized Facebook Fan Page | Marketing

Posted by bloggertone under SugarTone
From http://bloggertone.com 5170 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on March 21, 2010 11:13 am

As more people are venturing into the world of social media, Facebook has remodeled itself into fulfilling both personal and professional needs of its ever growing user base. We all know how Facebook Fan Page works strategically as a publicity tool. Read More

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Dear PM Harper: Help iSME Business Now! | Biz Money Matters |

Posted by TonyJohnston_CNi under Management
From http://blog.tonyjohnston.biz 5166 days ago
Made Hot by: wendyweiss on March 20, 2010 11:41 pm

[Open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Harper] Due to the problems in the economy and the capital markets, innovation oriented SMEs all across Canada are REALLY struggling. They need Federal Government help NOW. Here are 2 relatively cheap and affordable ways to do that... Read More

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Achtung - Baby Businesses | Management

Posted by bloggertone under SugarTone
From http://bloggertone.com 5167 days ago
Made Hot by: goalsettingworks on March 20, 2010 2:08 pm

U2 should read this even if you are an established business. I firmly intend to be around, ready and waiting for the upturn and I look at being more German..... Read More

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4 Targeting Tips to Improve Your Prospecting

Posted by SalesBlogcast under Sales
From http://salesblogcast.com 5168 days ago
Made Hot by: daniel.waldschmidt on March 20, 2010 12:47 pm

Dirty databases kill morale. It’s so difficult to reach decision makers these days. More than ever, sales success is dependent on our ability to be more efficient. If you are like most sales people, you are working through a combination of various leads lists, and those who are wise, are managing their most targeted contacts through a CRM.

Most sales roles require high activity to achieve q Read More

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Managing Stress in the Workplace | Management

Posted by bloggertone under SugarTone
From http://bloggertone.com 5167 days ago
Made Hot by: cbirish on March 20, 2010 7:37 am

During these times with the economy in difficulty it may seem harder than ever to cope with the demands and challenges in the workplace. There are a variety of steps you can take to reduce your overall personal stress levels at work. Read More