If you’ve already got a customer list for doing research, doesn’t it stand to reason that you would use that list for more than just asking questions and collecting feedback? Read More
Lawsuits are expensive, time-consuming, and can considerably hinder a small business. Detailed, well-drafted, and skillfully negotiated contracts are worth the Read More

5 Simple Ways to Optimize Your Email Marketing Campaigns

5 Simple Ways to Optimize Your Email Marketing Campaigns Avatar Posted by blanklabel under Online Marketing
From http://smallbizbee.com 1196 days ago
Made Hot by: wchingya on February 14, 2010 8:30 am
Email marketing is extremely effective when done correctly. Here's five tips from Chief Evangelist of Blank Label, Danny Wong, on how to optimize your next email marketing campaign. Read More
The increasing noise in social media is getting louder and as that happens the value of the information decreases. What are some things we can do to filter out the noise and reap the benefits? Read More

Diagnose: The Desire to Understand

Diagnose: The Desire to Understand Avatar Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 1195 days ago
Made Hot by: shanegibson on February 14, 2010 1:23 am
The ability to sell requires a strong ability to diagnose the client’s problems and challenges. By diagnosing their problems and challenges, and by developing a full understanding of their root causes, the professional salesperson can build a solution that perfectly matches the client’s needs, improving their performance and providing them with the outcome they desire. Read More

Ten Reasons Why Going Global Is Advantageous To Your Company

Ten Reasons Why Going Global Is Advantageous To Your Company Avatar Posted by VictoriaJones under Global
From http://borderbuster.blogspot.com 1197 days ago
Made Hot by: zanedillon on February 13, 2010 11:07 pm
Technology is shrinking our world into a smaller, easier place to do business and is fundamentally reshaping our lives. Here are ten reasons why going global is advantageous to your company. Read More

Voice Mails, Gatekeepers, and Unresponsive Prospects

Voice Mails, Gatekeepers, and Unresponsive Prospects Avatar Posted by SalesBlogcast under Sales
From http://salesblogcast.com 1196 days ago
Made Hot by: WayneLiew on February 13, 2010 10:01 am
I recently had a reader send me some great questions regarding my strategies for leaving effective voice mails, dealing with unresponsive prospects, and working with gatekeepers. I wasn’t sure if any of our other readers were dealing with these challenges (SMILE)… but I decided to “chance it” and share the Q&A with you! Read More
Whether you are in the business of making money, running governments, or organizing communities - teamwork is essential. It is the basis of engagement, innovation and success. Business.gov's Caron Beesley provides 10 tips from the experts on how to build your business into an efficient and effective team effort. Read More

4 Common Venture Capital Myths

4 Common Venture Capital Myths Avatar Posted by VictoriaJones under Raising Capital
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 1195 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on February 12, 2010 9:26 pm
Raising venture capital financing--as a first-time founder in particular--is a difficult task, even in the strongest of financial markets. At a recent conference, a panelist opined that over 95 percent of entrepreneurs decide not to raise venture capital. Read More
In his book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen Covey recounts a conversation with a man who hated attending out-of-town training events. The man explained that his wife calls and hounds him on every detail of the day, whom he dines with, etc., and that he felt imprisoned by it. Read More
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