Ten Commandments for Better Sales
When he was named Xerox’s district manager for Cleveland, Frank Pacetta vowed to turn his district into number one in the region even though it had finished last the year bef
Boost Sales with Incentive Programs
Incentive programs can do wonders for your sales figures – but only if the incentives are well-planned. Here are some basic steps to map out successful incentives contests.Â
Keeping Customers Happy
A customer’s family was nearing the end of a mountain of presents last Christmas when the phone rang. The caller? Not a relative spreading holiday cheer, but a Federal Expres
Make Them an Offer They Can’t Refuse
If you make your customer feel comfortable about a potential purchase, you’ll improve your odds of making the sale. Put prospects at ease by giving them a free trial period
What You Need to Know About ROI
As business owners, managers, and accountants sit down to take stock of their respective budgets, the first place they look is the major expense column. And the major expense item
Need Better Leads? Hold a Website Contest
Your website should be a bountiful source of leads for your sales staff. With the right kind of planning, an online contest can produce a steady stream of qualified prospects. Here
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.Â
Walmart & Innovation
I took a quick, very unscientific survey recently. It was a one question survey: When you think of Walmart, do you think of innovation? 100% of the answers were the same… “
Vision Needs Purpose and Passion
At Carney & Company, we approach marketing problems differently than every other agency in America. We employ our ReVision™ process to help our clients better identify their
March Madness and Innovation – what’s old is new.
We interrupt this blog for breaking news: I can now watch every game in the NCAA Tournament on my iPhone or iPad or Computer. It’ free. It’s easy and it’s innovation…in a r