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Passion in Sales: Where Has it Gone?

Passion in Sales: Where Has it Gone? Avatar Posted by SkipAnderson under Sales
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 1172 days ago
Made Hot by: wendyweiss on March 4, 2010 8:04 pm
When I start working with a company and their sales force, it doesn't take long to identify which salespeople have a real passion for their customer, for their product, and for the sales activity. These are the individuals who have a superior drive to achieve, a sparkle in their selling eye, and a true love of their customers and their product or company. Is it just me, or are there fewer of thes Read More

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2 Ways to Create Influence and Persuade Others for Salespeople

2 Ways to Create Influence and Persuade Others for Salespeople Avatar Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 1173 days ago
Made Hot by: wendyweiss on March 4, 2010 8:02 pm
Real influence, the real ability to persuade others, is based on the foundational attributes of success. They aren’t tactical, and they are what make you someone worth listening to. Build on these two points to build influence and persuade others. Read More

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Competitive Intelligence 2.0, The Social Media Monitoring Advantage

Competitive Intelligence 2.0, The Social Media Monitoring Advantage Avatar Posted by billrice under Sales
From http://bettercloser.com 1173 days ago
Made Hot by: SalesBlogcast on March 4, 2010 3:32 am
Competitive intelligence 2.0 is just the latest benefactor of Web 2.0 technology. As with other genres tagging on the 2.0 moniker competitive intelligence is getting a face-lift because of this open and interoperable tech philosophy. Your opportunity is to take advantage of the advantage before your competitor does. Read More

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My son is a high-school senior, which means that the volume of college recruiting direct mail has been careening into our home mailbox faster than the Long Island RR rolling into Penn Station at rush hour. As my friend Helen Klein Ross has pointed out, direct mail marketing may be in decline in most places… but it's alive and well and thriving in college marketing. Read More

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Small Business Starting to Use Social Media Successfully

Small Business Starting to Use Social Media Successfully Avatar Posted by TomBirches under Social Media
From http://www.marketingpilgrim.com 1172 days ago
Made Hot by: jnelson on March 3, 2010 8:01 pm
I talk about small business Internet marketing more than anything else since a lot of people that I know are small business people. That’s why I blog about their experiences and their issues because these people are often viewed as the backbone of any true economic recovery that might take place. Read More

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5 Reasons To Turn DOWN An Advertiser

5 Reasons To Turn DOWN An Advertiser Avatar Posted by therisetothetop under Advertising
From http://blog.therisetothetop.com 1178 days ago
Made Hot by: MiniMe on March 3, 2010 5:25 am
Reasons why you might not accept advertising for certain advertisers for your website or blog. Includes tips from experience with advertisers. Read More

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How to Advertise a New Local Small Business

How to Advertise a New Local Small Business Avatar Posted by jsternal under Advertising
From http://smallhomebusiness.suite101.com 1173 days ago
Made Hot by: HipChick on March 3, 2010 2:37 am
When starting a new business, advertisement is very important. Here are some ideas for advertising including internet advertising and ways to get free advertising. Read More

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Countless studies show that satisfied customers will defect in a heartbeat if they think they can get a better deal somewhere else. In today’s marketplace, you have to create completely satisfied customers whose loyalty can’t be swayed by the competition. Joe Calloway, a partner at Engage Consulting Group, offers these tips for better customer service... Read More

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Want more revenue? Well, harness the power of brand focus, clarity, simplicity, and utility by benchmarking yourself to Tiffany & Co. so you can gauge your offering’s sales & marketing strength and how to improve it. Read this article to understand how. Read More

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New Rules of Business Guides for Woman-owned businesses.

OPEN created 3 New Rules Guides to provide women business owners with valuable information and tips, including expert insights focused on Marketing, Management & Finance. Familiarize yourself with these helpful resources to help grow your business. Read More

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