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 […]

How to CAPTURE Business

C – Customize: Create an individually targeted presentation and solution for each potential customer.  A – Analogies: Find a sales situation in previous sales in which the buyer made a decision similar to the one you need from this buyer. Remember that adults act on precedent.  P – Perceived value: Your buyer’s perception of your solution must […]

Talk with Team Members Before New Hires Arrive

Experts say that the first 90 days determine how long a new person will stay with an organization. Discuss the new worker’s role with the team. Explore the ways in which some team members’ roles may change when the new person arrives, and make sure people understand that they shouldn’t simply dump their grunt work […]

Keep Loyal Customers Satisfied with Personalized Service

While it is important for you to be personable with every customer, your repeat customers deserve service that goes beyond simple courtesies. You should make a serious effort not only to get to know your loyal customers, but also to understand and anticipate their needs and let them know you value them as an asset […]

Change Your Voicemail Message Frequently

Some workers use the same outgoing voicemail message for years without changing it. The message may be functional, but what does it convey? An unchanging voicemail could project a subtle image of a stagnant employee caught in a rut. Instead, try spicing up your voicemail by personalizing you messages with specific details – the day […]