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Real influence, the real ability to persuade others, is based on the foundational attributes of success. They aren’t tactical, and they are what make you someone worth listening to. Build on these two points to build influence and persuade others. Read More

So you've effectively waded through the prospecting and qualifying portions of the sales process, and you've got a hot one! How do you get them to "Yes"? Find out their NEADS! Read More

Many salespeople live in fear of the "hard sell." They don't want to be the guy that hammers prospects into the sale, that manipulates them to achieve an order, that puts the salesperson's needs over the prospect's. But hard selling still works. It's just a question of if you want to go there or not. Read More

Competitive intelligence 2.0 is just the latest benefactor of Web 2.0 technology. As with other genres tagging on the 2.0 moniker competitive intelligence is getting a face-lift because of this open and interoperable tech philosophy. Your opportunity is to take advantage of the advantage before your competitor does. Read More

A list of 100 of the best and most informative small business podcasts for 2010. No need to sift through them yourself, we've done that for you so come and have a listen. Read More

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your prospect will refuse to say "No" even if it's the right answer. When that happens, you'll have to step in and say it yourself. Read More

If you are in a highly competitive industry, you are always going up against an arch rival that’s chasing after the same business opportunities. They are a formidable foe. Just like you, they are willing to work harder than anyone else, they crank out the phone calls, they are relentless about follow-up, and if it comes down to a price war… they will practically give it away just to beat you... Read More

Great salespeople have the ability to speak well and to convey their ideas and their solutions. This ability in great salespeople is never exercised until they have exercised the even greater communication skill of listening first, because it proves they care. Practice these ideas to improve your communication skills. Read More

Business owners know the importance of having a business plan. Sales people should view their territories as a business, then plan execute and run them accordingly. Read More

Want more revenue? Well, harness the power of brand focus, clarity, simplicity, and utility by benchmarking yourself to Tiffany & Co. so you can gauge your offering’s sales & marketing strength and how to improve it. Read this article to understand how. Read More