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There are some new technologies every IT manager agrees will increase the efficiency and productivity of everything your small to medium sized business does. But just because the world is changing doesn't mean business owners should go for every new fangled fad that hits the market...especially in a tough economy. Seasoned IT managers talked to BizTech to bore down to the critical technology func Read More

Yes, it's officially holiday season. And yes, festivities are all around.  But let's face it -- as business owners, we work on our own calendar. While some Read More

Last week, I asked the question, “Is the sales mindset shifting?” I want you to know exactly where I stand. Selling is about being tough, confident, smart, competitive, strategic, active, compelling, aggressive, professionally persistent, solution oriented, and slightly empathetic… It’s about hunting, and it’s about closing! If anyone is hoping to hear about a warm, fuzzy, cozy, softy approach to Read More

Tips for reputation management for you and your competitors. Includes resources and ideas on how to monitor the endless data provided online and you will be able to master 99.9% of it. Read More

Do you like to take risks? Have new ideas?
If you have answered “YES,” then you are an entrepreneur.
But you are not alone.

There are 3 simple factors that are very important in making this dream a reality.

The right Attitude, the idea, and the team Read More

Startups die for lots of reasons. Of course the end game usually involves running out of money – until that point in time, you can still fight on (although it might not be worth it.) But at the root of many startup deaths is indecision, especially for first-time entrepreneurs and CEOs. Read More

Would you be surprised to learn that South Dakota is considered the most friendly state for small businesses and entrepreneurs? These particular rankings come from the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, a non-profit small business advocacy group. Read More

An 8% improvement in the productivity of your existing sales team will result in the same sales growth as if you were to add 27% more reps. Wow! Read More

A sales process is absolutely critical to making your number, BUT you have to have the right sales process.

Measuring activity will kill you and your team. Measure results. Figure out how your customer buys and you have your sales process. Read More

Of course they do. The trick is measuring it in ways meaningful to your company and ways that allow you to assess its impact for those doubters in your company. Here's a proven, simple, methodology to do that. Read More