Top Salespeople Sell in Every Economy

Some salespeople view themselves as victims of the economy. They listen to all the pessimistic economic forecasts and blame declining sales on terrorists’ acts and other issues. Top salespeople accept no excuses for poor performance. They recognize that customers depend on them to perform tasks that need to be done. They view themselves as completely […]

Everyone Can Use Cross – Promotion

Believe it or not, some other business has already spent the time, effort, and advertising dollars to attract a ton of customers for you – customers who can be yours for little more than the asking.  We’re not talking about stealing anyone’s customers away but about gaining access to new customers or clients with the […]

Increase the Effectiveness of Your Emails with These Tactics

The rise of virtual teams and long-distance workplaces has brought a growing dependence on email. Like every form of communication, email is a tool that requires a certain amount of finesse. Here are some tips for you on getting the message across.1. One email, one topic. Don’t try to cover too much territory in a single […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Price

The presentation has gone well. The prospect has asked many good questions, seems satisfied with your responses, and agrees there is a need for your product or service. Now it’s time to talk price. What do you do?  If the buyer mentions price first and you’re not yet ready to talk about it, you can […]

Eight Simple Steps for Developing Effective Customer Communications

Here are eight suggestions that will help you to launch an effective customer communications plan:  1. Structure a plan for each customer that combines modern technology with personal, direct communication.  2. Set a schedule for customer contacts and mark them on your calendar. Make adhering to this schedule an absolute priority.  3. Take time to […]

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