Sales is a profession that is booming with possibility. It is also a daunting one that is filled with lots of people who are competing in an oversaturated marketplace, especially online. Similar products are out there to others, making it difficult to stand out. Even fair-trade designations are growing, which means it is hard for […]
Category Archives: Sales
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Jul
Jul
People can get confused about business processes. There is a lot of information to know but not all of it is solid or even relevant to your business. Without trying to wade through irrelevant information on the internet, it is more helpful to form a concise definition of what makes a business process work well […]
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Jun
Jun
Every business should consider the goals and steps they have in their business process. Tasks should be appropriately assigned to someone who can get the job done. Business Process Management (BPM) depends on everyone working together. Check out how this breaks down to enhance business process to streamline efficiency. Why Bother with BPM BPM is […]
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May
May
Selling is not for everyone. It is a skill some people have, and others can be trained to become better at, but it is not something just anyone should do. Selling takes excitement, passion, and skill to invest in the company enough to want to sell the product to others. Valuable sales techniques take time […]
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Apr
Apr
Building a business is not for the faint of heart. It takes hard work, dedication, and persistence to push past barriers. Even when arranging financing to get a business to open doors, that is only the beginning. Part of the research phase of building a business requires investigating common roadblocks you might run across in […]
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Apr
Apr
Revenue growth is an essential element of building a business. Without predictable sales and prospects, it is hard to manage expectations and growth forecasts. More meetings can generate more sales, but to scale up, it is important not to get the sales functions mixed up with all the other functions that need to be done. […]
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Apr
Apr
No small business is immune to everyday challenges. Entrepreneurs who think everything will go smoothly usually hit roadblocks and bumps the hardest. It is better to be prepared that challenges will come and have some solid strategies in place to tackle them head on. Only half of small businesses survive past five years. To ensure […]
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Mar
Mar
No decision as a business owner is taken lightly. Every decision, big and small, can make a difference in how the company runs, what happens in the future, and may have far reaching impact in some cases for the company as a whole. If your business is showing these four signs, it can signal time […]
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Feb
Feb
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a valuable system that helps a small business or organization interact better with customers. While business continues to shift, it is key that small businesses learn to adapt a CRM strategy and system that works best for them and continues to grow with the changes. What is CRM? Simply put, […]
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Feb
Feb
The transaction and management of customers is a significant part of any business. It involves lead generation, sales, and business development. And all of these tasks are completely different, requiring different skills and mindsets. However, many businesses either don’t understand the difference, or expect one team to have multiple competencies as a way to save […]