The Top 10 Sales Don’ts to Avoid at All Costs
If you're keen on dialing your sales up to 11, then you'll want to avoid these 10 things that could hinder your efforts to grow your business.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Cracking the Sales Code with These Two Basic Principles
What are the two basic sales principles every business owner should understand? Go back in time with Jack Yoest as he recalls his first door-to-door sales job and what his first mentor taught him about the surprising qualities that separate good sales results from bad.
5 Easy Ways To Sell Without Being Pushy Or Obnoxious
Sales is a tough game. And as a salesperson, you have to tread a fine line between aggressive and effective and overbearing and pushy. How does a salesperson avoid the latter traits?
You Won’t Believe How Easy it Is to Break the Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 5 may be new and greater than its last great device but it's got a serious design flaw that could jeopardize it with a simple user mistake. The flaw and dangers were enough for Samsung to issue some guidance for gun-shy customers.
How to Use Pinterest to Grow Your Store Sales
Pinterest only recently added Buy buttons to its platform and capabilities. Outside of that obvious benefit to small businesses, the social media site is also a great resource to determine what you should be buying for your small business next season.
How You Can Be “Out to Lunch” AND Still be Productive
You don't have to be in the office or in the midst of brainstorming session with your team to get great ideas. Sometimes a leisurely lunch, a trip to your favorite destination or a nice afternoon walk can do the trick. You never know where o when inspiration will strike.
Venture Capital is Different Now than During the Last Boom
Venture capital investing has changed in just a short amount of time. Here's how the market differs today than from the beginning of the decade.
5 Tips for the Coolest Corner in the Office this Summer
Some of the hottest days of the year can occur in late August and early September. So before you break the sweaters out of the closet, check out these tips on beating the heat at work.
Federal Government “STEPs” Up to Help Small Biz Expand Into Exports
Another round of funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration aims to help small businesses increase their ability to export their goods or services. The funding through the SBA's STEP program is part of a larger initiative to increase U.S. exports.
“Spam King” Faces Hard Time, Fines
The infamous "Spam King" is scheduled to be sentenced on federal fraud charges later this year. Sanford Wallace has been convicted on charges that he accessed a half-million Facebook accounts and sent unsolicited ads to users.
“Motivate Your Team in 30 Days” Through Team Effectiveness Meetings
“Motivate Your Team in 30 Days” explores how businesses can benefit when they're properly motivating their teams to succeed and how to pull this off effectively.
Be Prepared for Your Next Business Event
Be prepared for your next business event. Check out this list of upcoming dates near you or on the Web. Than do a bit of research to figure out how to best reach your objectives when attending.
