Taking initiative means taking actions proactively. It means taking action before it is necessary. It is what defines professionalism, especially in sales. These four ideas will help you take initiative . . . as long as you don’t wait for directions. Read More
There are some great communication enablers for sales professionals these days. But it is important that we do not lose sight of the fact that content and the message and ultimate value are what counts, not the medium. Read More
In sales, if you are responding to an RFP, unless you have influenced the RFP, then you are more than likely wasting your time. Read More
Optimism allows the salesperson to continue in the face of adversity. It allows the salesperson to hear no and to lose deals without attaching the negative meaning that would prevent them from taking future actions. Read More
How to increase the amount your client spends with you and gain a larger portion of the wallet. Utilize other products or services that your company sells to remove the competition. Read More
The best way to demonstrate value is to increase your value to your buyer. You can differentiate not only based on what you deliver, but how you sell. Deliver value, not subservience. Read More
Self-discipline is the cornerstone of effectiveness in sales. Here are 7 methods for building the self-discipline and the strong foundation for success in sales. Read More
Too many sales people get caught in the trap of asking low-quality questions instead of more powerful ones. Here are suggestions that will help you ask better questions and close more sales. Read More
How to use data to help your clients make better decisions and let them purchase more from you and your company. Read More
Networking is one of those things that doesn’t come easy or natural to everyone. Who do you talk to? What do I say? How do I approach people? How long should it take? These are a few of many questions I hear about networking. Read More
Subscribe

Share your small business tips with the community!
Share your small business tips with the community!
Share your small business tips with the community!
Share your small business tips with the community!