Dave Brock started the mudslinging at a useless forecasting metric, then Anthony Iannarino piled on. These two guys are right on the money – again – and I can’t help but throw another log on the fire Read More

4 Tips to Get the Most From Your Tax Planning

4 Tips to Get the Most From Your Tax Planning Avatar Posted by CFOWISE under Taxes
From http://www.openforum.com 1042 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on July 19, 2010 1:25 pm
It happens way to often - your tax CPA tells you that you should have talked to them sooner and you could have saved taxes. Here are 4 tips reduce your taxes through tax planning Read More

Quick Thought For Week of 7/18/10 – Todd Youngblood's "SPE" Blog

Quick Thought For Week of 7/18/10 – Todd Youngblood's "SPE" Blog Avatar Posted by tyoungbl under Sales
From http://bit.ly 1040 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on July 19, 2010 12:49 pm
Does a 17th century French philosopher, mathematician, physicist, and writer have something to say to 21st century sales reps about “push” and “pull” and their relative effectiveness in getting commitment?

“We never understand a thing so well, and make it our own, as when we have discovered it for ourselves.” — Rene Descarte Read More

Are You Sharing?

Are You Sharing? Avatar Posted by bloggertone under Marketing
From http://bloggertone.com 1043 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on July 19, 2010 12:24 pm
Do you read many blogs? Are you an active blogger? Do you share posts with your contacts? I used to spend hours pasting URLs to various websites to sent my content to various sites and connections.. Read More
Are you aware of all the ways your audience's perspective differs from yours? People living in other parts of the world may experience and perceive your business, services, products, and website in some unexpected ways. How do you handle it Read More

Social Savvy: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Social Savvy: Avoiding Costly Mistakes Avatar Posted by promodiva under Social Media
From http://promodiva.com 1042 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on July 19, 2010 11:00 am
Ignoring social media can present far greater costs than learning to use it wisely. Social media should be a vital part of any marketing strategy — be it on or offline. When employed properly, the results can be significant — and that’s a fact you can take to the bank. Read More

Just Get Your Foot In the Door: Start Simple.

Just Get Your Foot In the Door: Start Simple. Avatar Posted by SalesBlogcast under Sales
From http://salesblogcast.com 1044 days ago
Made Hot by: keenan on July 19, 2010 9:56 am
Crazy-busy prospects can’t handle complexity. They hate it when things are difficult to decode, decide or decifer. It grinds them to a screeching halt – which is the normal human reaction to being overwhelmed and stressed out.

Because of the chaotic business environments we work in, simplicity has recently emerged as a key factor in sales success Read More

How the Movie Twilight Can Help Your Business

How the Movie Twilight Can Help Your Business Avatar Posted by sannwood under Marketing
From http://www.smbtrendwire.com 1042 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on July 19, 2010 9:52 am
Romance is a number one selling genre for a reason - and that reason isn't Fabio.  Romance taps into human emotions and new product developer Kimber Chin, Founder of Business Romance, uses her career as a romance writer to help clients successfully launch winning products to eager new audiences Read More
When, in 1970, the INSANE writers at Monty Python decided to do a skit based on the "meat-like" product SPAM, the folks at Hormel Corp. were appalled!

Little could they have known the incredible BOOST it would give to their product Read More
As a sales professional you need to nurture and manage leads to ensure profitable and timely conversion. Here are 5 tips from a market leader that will pay dividends if you put them into practice consistently. Read More
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Gary Shouldis @3BugMedia Follows Higher Calling

Though he had always had a a strong interest in entrepreneurship, it was a desire to be there for his wife and children … More
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