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Networking – a dirty word? Think again… - By Eugene WhelanDriving yourself to perform: If not you, then who? - By Eugene WhelanWe’re getting ENGAGED… But does it always lead to Happy Ever After? - By Eugene Whelan- Buy YouTube Views - Need To Consider Its Way - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from Mark JohnOn the internet, you can see different types of platforms. All types of platforms are providing different types of services. YouTube is also a unique platform. The way of this particular source is considered by the individuals for enjoying the videos. With it, the users can upload video content ...
Views: 9501 - Convert and Download YouTube Videos as MP3 - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from Mark JohnIf you are here, then it is for sure that you love to live the music. Searching your type of music is made easy today! You can easily find out the entire song list or the compilations with the simple use of the Internet. On the other hand, when you go on the journey of life, you always get to ...
Views: 9028 - ***A time to be thankful – there are more reasons than you may think… - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Eugene WhelanIt’s all too easy to moan isn't it: about the weather, about the state of the country, about our jobs and even our general lot in life? But there are times when something happens to make you stop and think and realise that you have a lot or (or maybe just a little) to be thankful for. That ...
Views: 8813 - ***We’re getting ENGAGED… But does it always lead to Happy Ever After? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Eugene WhelanEmployee engagement is no longer the sole province of theoretical academia or business consultants with a penchant for the new and untested. Business has seen engagement become a key strategic consideration for many companies from the small and innovative technology start-up to the world of ...
Views: 7069(7 votes) - How to Become an Effective Salesperson: 3 Helpful Tips to Explode Your Sales - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to become an effective salesperson, you must first know how to take care of your customers. Why? Because customers are your life source. They’re the ones responsible for the sales of your company. They’re the ones who will tell their friends whether to do business with ...
Views: 6833(2 votes) - Expectations: The Benchmark of Sales Success - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Barrett RiddlebergerI recently interviewed a candidate for a senior level sales management position. During the interview he indicated that he would wait until a salesperson consistently failed to perform and then he would step in to identify the problem. I didn't agree with that philosophy, but I remained quiet ...
Views: 5840 - Salesperson’s Magic Bullet - 4 Ways to Smile When You Talk - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roger SeipI was driving around last week listening to a guy named Andy Andrews in my car, and he said something that hit me right between the eyes. Mr. Andrews (author of the book The Traveler’s Gift) was saying that if he was allowed only 1 minute on stage and one thing to say that would change ...
Views: 5600(4 votes) - ***Driving yourself to perform: If not you, then who? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Eugene WhelanWe all want to do better. Better at work, better in life, better at everything. But how do we achieve this and do we really know what better is? Performance at work has always been a hot topic. At worst, performance (or the lack of it) can put a company under, at best it can make it ...
Views: 5550(1 vote) - What am I Doing Today? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Bill SayersWe all need plans and to have a sense of what we need to do to be successful. Very few sales people have written plans for their business or their personal goals. They tend to say: I know what they are and I know what I need to do. Yet at the end of a year they are rarely happy with the results ...
Views: 5462 - ***Attitude is everything – especially when it starts to affect results - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Eugene Whelan"The pessimist complains about the customer, the optimist expects him to buy, the realist adjusts the attitude to the customer for the sale." Let's look at these three points a little more closely, shall we? In general, most people aren't particularly aware of their own attitude. They may ...
Views: 5368 - Productive Joint Field Work-A Five Step Process - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Susan EnnsJoint field work is where you and your representative make sales calls together. The sales representatives benefit and learn from your knowledge and experience, yet they are still are not working without a net, so to speak. The problem most sales managers have when doing joint field work is ...
Views: 5314(1 vote) - ***Networking – a dirty word? Think again… - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Eugene WhelanNetworking! We’ve all heard of it, some of us have done it, some of us are thinking about doing it, but most of us just dismiss it. These are all comments people make when talking about networking. What many people don't realise is that as a business owner, you are always networking. For a ...
Views: 5220(2 votes) - Marketing And Promoting The Training Department - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Vincent PetersOne of the most important activities of the training department is, the promotion and marketing of its products. So many times we get wrapped up in training people, developing new training programs, and testing, etc, that we lose sight of the big picture. We need to look back and define our ...
Views: 4836 - Do You Dread Public Speaking? 3 Steps to Presenting With Confidence - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ann HalloranDo you dread public speaking? Do you avoid situations where you might have to stand up in front of others? You are not alone. Research once found that people feared public speaking even more than death! If like many people, you are filled with apprehension about presenting to groups, you can ...
Views: 4225(2 votes) - 3 Propaganda Marketing Techniques To Sell Anything At Mind Bending Speed - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Michael LeeThere are a lot of propaganda marketing techniques being used by businesses big and small to get more customers. Some of these techniques are positive, while others are negative. Since negative propaganda doesn't really help anyone in the slightest (especially when you consider its long-term ...
Views: 4175 - 10 Advantages of Sweepstakes and Contests - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2018 from Furqan ArshadEvery company is striving to get hold of better clientele through different sources. The competition has got higher with the rise of the online industry where people have many products and services to choose from. Social media is good way to get people’s attention that is widely used by the ...
Views: 4163 - The Lost Art of Face-to-Face Communication: 8 Steps to Impact and Influence - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Stacey HankeCommunicating meaningfully is becoming more difficult than ever before. While technology has created an ever increasing number of ways to communicate rapidly over great distances, people are now so insulated and protected by these devices that we’re losing the skills and abilities to ...
Views: 4037 - Some Of The Benefits Of Having Entertainment At Your Corporate Event - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonIf you are looking to hire entertainment for a corporate event that is just around the corner, know that there are a plethora of exciting options to choose from! It can be difficult to make the best choice that will turn the event into a pleasurable experience for the invited guests. ...
Views: 4017(1 vote) - Use the 80/20 Rule to Boost Your Sales Performance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Peggy McKee80% of you won’t agree with this. 20% will: 100% – 20% = Failure for a medical sales rep How can that be? If you are a field-based medical sales, laboratory sales, medical device sales, or pharmaceutical sales rep, don’t you always have more tasks to accomplish than time to do ...
Views: 3847(1 vote) - 12 Ways to Sell Against an Entrenched Competitor - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Mark S A SmithWhen you sell into an established market, if you're going to grow your share, you'll have to take business away from your competitor. Dislodging an entrenched vendor isn't easy, but it is possible and I'm going to show you how! Try these tactics next time you hear, "We're happy with our ...
Views: 3837(3 votes) - How to Measure The Accuracy of a Sales Forecast - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Sench JohanssonIf you are a CEO or a VP of Sales, it is extremely important for you to know how to measure the accuracy of your sales and demand forecasts. The forecast processes most often used by companies today, as a fact, results in higher inventories, longer customer order lead times, and good customer ...
Views: 3826(1 vote) - Low Cost Order Management with Open Source Software - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Ricky BrackenManage customer orders for your retail and restaurant business Traditional order management solutions require merchants to lock themselves into a proprietary vendor controlled order management solution. These proprietary systems are expensive, difficult to implement and lack the flexibility ...
Views: 3810(2 votes) - ***C-Level Sales Training Tip 16 – Conquer Executive Intimidation – Eliminate Sabotaging Self Doubt - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Sam ManferIntimidation is why most people avoid pursuing others they want to meet. In the quest for sales this would mean C-levels and top decision makers. Sure there are those that storm the C-Suite only to be thrown back like undersized fish. These rouges are not intimidated, but they’re not too ...
Views: 3790(4 votes) - “You Can Always Sell More, If You Have Strong Competitive Awareness” - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Jim PanceroHow high is your competitive awareness? On a scale of one to 10…with 10 being strongest…pick a number you feel most represents your current level of competitive awareness. Most experienced sales professionals identify their competitive awareness level as around a seven to nine…what’s your ...
Views: 3778 - Motivation Techniques and Sales Team Training on How to Motivate Employees Using Free Web Resources - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Stephen CraineMotivation techniques are often omitted from sales team training. Practical sales skills training is easier to present, and doesn’t require the same research and preparation time. Many sales managers and small business sales directors just don’t have the time to focus on how to motivate ...
Views: 3718(1 vote) - SELLING AGAINST COMPETITION - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Bob BeckSelling Against the Competition Companies who don't understand their competitive advantage say things like "Our product is better quality" or "Our service is better." Even if a company has better quality or better service, it won't convince it's customers just by saying so, because many of it's ...
Views: 3712 - What to Do When You Can’t Keep Your Delivery Commitment - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Mark S A SmithI had a recent situation where I wasn’t able to meet a commitment to my customers. It wasn’t my fault—a delayed plane flight because of weather meant I missed a telephone-based training event that I was paid to deliver. Yet it was my responsibility because I agreed to deliver the class and knew ...
Views: 3701(3 votes) - ***C-Level Sales Training Tip 14 - Credibility Is the Magic for Selling to C-Level Executives - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sam ManferCredibility is the key ingredient to gain someone’s support and to get you what you want from that person. If you’ve got it with someone, you’ll have easy access to that person and s/he will readily share information with you. If you don’t, you’ll get excuses, put-offs and go nowhere slowly. ...
Views: 3659(3 votes) - Is It Time To Close The File On That Stalled Prospect - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Robert WeeseAs sales professionals we’ve all most likely had this problem with a prospect at one time or another. They were a hot prospect sending you all the right buying signals and then all of the sudden they switched off. Now they don’t return your calls. They are unresponsive to your emails and you ...
Views: 3579 - ***C-Level Relationship Selling - 6 Steps to Avoid Selling Suicide - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Sam Manfer“I’ve got a great product, and I know this prospect can use it, but I can’t get this person interested.” Sound familiar. Well the problem to this dilemma is not the competition or your price. It's the word “I”. Look how many times “I” is used. Try restating in terms of the prospect. ...
Views: 3531(1 vote) - Sales Management and Motivation - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Greg BlysniukSolving the “How do I motivate my salespeople?” riddle is the central theme of sales compensation for many in sales management. The tactics used typically default to a “carrots and sticks” approach, or one that relies on extrinsic motivation. In this classic command-and-control environment, ...
Views: 3476 - Definition: Sales Management Training - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Laura MonzoSales Management Training involves teaching sales team leaders to better conceive, plan, execute and control their sales strategy, in such a manner that ensures a growing flow of regular customers and increasing amount of sales. Sales team members might include the following positions: Sales ...
Views: 3468 - ***Selling to CEOs Sales Training Tip 25 - Build Relationship Plans to Capturing 100% of Clients' Business - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Sam ManferWhat is an account plan and why is it necessary? An account plan is a compilation of relationship plans for the key executives of that account. See, an account is a group of individual senior executives and influential people that work for that company or institution. Simplistically an ...
Views: 3467(2 votes) - The Opening Statement to get you Those Sales - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Frank O'TooleMy name is Liam and I want to introduce myself and my product. I will tell you what the secret is to a better water system. I want to talk to you about this; I hope you will listen…….blah blah blah. Now in all honesty we have heard these types of opening statements before but have we ever taken ...
Views: 3422(3 votes) - Effective Techniques to Remember Names and Faces of Customers and Business Associates - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardRemembering the names and faces of colleagues, business associates, and clients is an important skill for business success. Here are some effective techniques for remembering this critical information: 1. Associate someone that you've just met with someone else that has the same name. For ...
Views: 3419(2 votes) - The 80/20 Rule Applied to the Sales Manager Role - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeRest in peace Joseph Juran, inventor of the 80/20 rule. Your 80/20 rule saved many careers. How can that be? If you managed for any period of time and were an effective manager, you have used the 80/20 rule. Simply stated, the 80/20 rule says that 80% of your results will come from 20% ...
Views: 3406(3 votes) - ***C-Level Sales Training – It’s Not a Sale Until the C-Level Sings Yes - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Sam ManferLet me tell you something you know, but chose to ignore, avoid, and/or make little effort to accomplish. That is, to sell more, become a selling super star and to move to a higher income bracket in your selling career, get to the C-levels, GMs or the one who wield the ultimate power for the ...
Views: 3404 - ***Create the Confidence Necessary to Win-Over C-Level Executives - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sam ManferConfidence is what C-level decision-makers want to see in their selling partners. Yet, it's uncomfortable selling to influential leaders. Big ego's come with big titles and these people can be intimidating. Therefore a salesperson’s biggest asset is confidence. If you’re confident you ...
Views: 3268(6 votes) - The 5 Secrets Of Motivating Your Sales Team - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Mike BrooksMotivation seems to be one of the toughest areas to get a handle on. Many managers tell me that some of their reps are already motivated and don't need their help in that area (usually the Top 20%), but that the majority seem to need constant motivating, mentoring, counseling, or out right ...
Views: 3234 - ***Selling to CEOs Tip 22 - Get 100% of Business from 100% of Your Clients Become Preferred - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Sam ManferIt’s so much easier to get more business from existing customers when you’re the preferred vendor, and this is very easy to do. Being preferred provides an unfair advantage over any competition. You’ll get jobs without bidding and at your price. Even governments or institutions have work that ...
Views: 3232(3 votes) - Becoming a Ship Sale and Purchase Broker - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from Front ShipbrokerEven though shipping industry faces the most complicated deals, is still considered to be the multi-billion dollar entity. Ship sale brokers are mostly sought by professionals for shipping trade as they help with the transactions involved in all aspects of sale and purchase. The first thing, ...
Views: 3158 - Cyber Bullying And Workplace Harassment, Are You Guilty Of It? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Andrew BaileyI read a very disturbing article in the Herald Sun newspaper yesterday. It had to do with a salesman who claims to have been a victim of cyber bullying. Harassment in the workplace can take many forms but this case is interesting because it was carried out by his boss via email. It is all too ...
Views: 3153 - Restaurant POS Software running as SAAS (Software As A Service) - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Neetu TiwariA good business is to run seasonal restaurants in popular tourists’ places. Seasonal restaurants, in fact, are a cost-effective mean to run the business that needs modest investment and a minimum setup. Usually, your seasonal restaurant will be a fast-food joint like a coffee or pizza shop; what ...
Views: 3086 - ***C-Level Relationship Selling – 6 Tips for Overcoming Executive Intimidation - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Sam ManferApproaching a senior level executive, doctor or high government official is very nerve racking and usually holds sales people back from approaching the ultimate decision makers. That’s because we’re anticipating an unpleasant outcome or projecting a negative experience. The antidote is ...
Views: 3050(1 vote) - The Perfect Pitch for Cold Call Telemarketing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Jeff GrossHaving a great sales script, an aggressive and talented sales team and a fantastic product or service isn’t always enough when you are making cold calls. Let’s face it; a cold call is just about the most difficult sales tactic in the book, getting the right pitch can make all of the difference. ...
Views: 3050 - Get Out Of A Sales Rut With This Single Move - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanSales flat? No movement? If you’re not making your numbers, winning new clients, and getting the results you deserve, it’s time to get out of the rut you’re in. Find out how—right here. For starters, roll up your sleeves. Find out how deep a rut you’re in. Are these phrases part of your ...
Views: 3042 - 10 Tips For Learning Whiteboard Selling Skills Online - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow can you get the most out of learning whiteboard selling skills in online? Create a total training immersion approach. Find out 10 best bets to boost conversations, ignite sales discussions and improve results--without leaving your home. For years, sales professionals have relied on ...
Views: 2999(1 vote) - Key Concepts for Sales Training - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRISelling may be the ultimate goal of business but not many business people are good at sales, despite all the marketing courses they may have attended. A good sales person should possess several key attributes, such as confidence, insight of the business, smart appearance, skills to negotiate ...
Views: 2992 - ***C-Level Relationship Selling – Identifying the Ultimate Decision Maker - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Sam ManferDetermining the final decision maker and other high level influencers is one of the most difficult tasks for a sales person. Subordinates and info gatherers claim to be the final decision maker which confuses sales people. Others guard that information for fear the sales person will try to ...
Views: 2986 - Sales Training: Back To Basics - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from sheila MulrennanYou’re walking in a mall when suddenly someone comes up to you and gives you a flyer while saying something about a product or service. You keep walking and he keeps walking with you? What do you do? What do you think about the sales person? What did you think about the product? This ...
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