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Are you using Twitter in your sales process?

My guess is that many of you are. It’s hard isn’t it? You want thousands of followers to give you the sales leverage of large numbers, but you want to deliver a very personal experience to prospects and clients.

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As I stumbled upon this site I thought "Wow, this is an exceptional business-model any country can follow!" Whether you support a war or not, supporting the troops who sacrifice so much is beyond debate. What a great way to repay them...with jobs. And what great jobs...GREEN job Read More

Wouldn’t be great if your customers’ attitudes and behaviour didn’t change. No surprises. They just stayed the same, happily buying your products or services and of course never be tempted by competitors. For this to occur you need to keep your knowledge up to date and here are the advantages Read More

Almost everyone would agree that starting and running a small business requires exceptional competence. However, according to studies conducted by Dr. David A. Dunning, a professor of psychology at Cornell University, most incompetent people do not know they are incompetent. In fact, people who do things poorly are usually more confident in their ability than people who do things well. The studies indicate that incompetent people have a tendency to over estimate their abilities, suggesting they are ignorant of their own ignorance Read More

Your presentation materials need to be polished and they need address your client’s needs. But your presentation should focus on the client’s specific needs and how your solution solves their problems and improves their outcomes. It needs to tell their story, not yours Read More

After one year in business I have decided to look back in introspection, assess where I am and plan the path forward. It's all based on the advice, wisdom and insight of BizSugar's own resident philospher. Thanks Martin (lyceum) Read More

You don't have to be a social media guru to become an effective online networker. Whether here on BizSugar.com or on another social media platform, all it takes is some common sense and the same kindness and courtesy you might exhibit in the day to day operation of your small business. If you can think of any other tips, please leave them below or in the comment section on our blog Read More

After reading Ivana Taylor's post, The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market Itself, I decided to start a new open thread meme post on Mondays. I joined a BNI (Business Network International) chapter in Gothenburg called Quality Hotel Panorama team on April 30. Please give your referrals in the comment section Read More

Choosing the right marketing tactics to action can be tricky. After all there are just so many to select from. If you choose the wrong marketing tactics then you will not get the sales you want and need for your business to grow. Continue using the wrong ones and the results will not look pretty.
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What you say, and how you say it, reflects on you and your company. You don’t need to be a professional writer to improve the quality of your writing efforts. Take an extra couple minutes with all your business communication and I bet you will begin to see a difference. Read this post to discover 3 tips anyone can use. Read More