Don’t Oust Trade Shows

At many companies, people are looking for financial corners to cut. Whether it’s supplies or salaries, many managers have to protect their departments from the budget knife. For sales managers, trade shows are a necessity to keep sales afloat. Here are three reasons you can give to others in your company to keep your exhibit […]
The Game: Last-Minute Negotiations at Closing

You’re feeling great. The buyer says he will accept your offer, and the deal appears to be all but closed. At this point, you want to finish the sale, reap the glory, and collect the commission. You’re vulnerable. What happens if the buyer tries to negotiate one additional advantage, one that is actually unfair? Here are […]
Emphasize Your Sales Letter Message With a Positive P.S.

If you use direct mail to market your products or services, you already know that a postscript at the end of your sales letter is a must. Most people will look at the P.S. even if they don’t read the letter itself. The P.S. should be an important element of your letter, but it shouldn’t […]
Graphic Designer, Shelby Dzialo, joins the CarneyCo Team

CarneyCo, the strategic marketing agency, welcomes Shelby Dzialo as a Junior Graphic Designer/Video Editor.
How to Work a Customer in One Minute

You’re at a networking event or riding the elevator. Standing next to you is the ideal prospect, but this is no time to launch into a sales presentation. You’ve got one minute, at most, to explain who you are and what you sell in a way that will spark the prospect’s interest. Here’s what to […]