Sales 101

For many individuals in business the hardest part is selling. For the majority of business owners, the jobs they had before don't prepare them for dealing with selling products. So, this article will deal with some basic tips to help you with sales. Always be sure to go to the... Read More

Sell Yourself - Sell Anything!

Each of us sells every single day. We are all sales people. How well we sell directly affects our lifestyles, friendships, and family life.Professional sales people spend their entire careers consciously selling products and services. They attend sales trainings and seminars. They listen to motivational tapes and CDs in the... Read More

Reaching Goals in Direct Sales

From surveys and experience, we've noticed many setting excellent goals for their business. We've also noticed that while the goals being set are good, the results aren't. Around 90% of those in Direct Sales do SET goals, but never reach them.So the question comes to mind.....are you making the right... Read More

Marketing Vs. Sales

Marketing and sales co-exist and work in tandem beautifully if they are allowed to remain as separate entities coming together to achieve results:DRIVING REVENUE!!Marketing = SIZZLE ------ Sales = CLOSINGThe misunderstanding that marketing and sales are the same causes a downward spiral of events. Sales staff and managers become frustrated,... Read More

4 Reasons Why the Sale is Not Made

When sales are down, a salesperson must begin to take stock of why that is happening. Most sales people start by blaming the company's policies. "If you'd only offer better specials," or blame the economy, "If only customers had the money," or they blame their boss, "If only I got... Read More

Date Your Customer!

Yes, you heard me right; I said "Date your clients!" Just think about it for a moment-what did you do when you first met your significant other? You probably went through a series of questions so you could find out a little bit more about each other. Next you say... Read More

It Is Not The Price That Is Keeping You From Making The Sale

Most salespeople are under the false belief that the lower the price, the better chance they have at making the sale. Nothing is further from the truth.The truth is, your customer will not buy at ANY price if you do not have value established. When YOU truly believe in your... Read More

Increase Sales By Flying Under Your Prospects Radar Defenses

How do you persuade someone to do what you want them to do?A whole world of marketing exists around us trying to do that every minute of the day. Do you even notice it anymore or, like your prospects, have you subconsciously set up a system of "radar defenses" against... Read More

Do You Want To Sell More? Then Stop Trying To Be Everything To Everybody!

I know you've heard this a thousand times, but from the looks of things few businesses are following the advice?Far too many businesses (online or offline) define their target market as "anyone with a pulse and a wallet." (Not always in that order.)You read their sales copy and it's the... Read More

A Great Sales Technique: Be Aware of Sales Myth #5

A myth can best be described as somebody or something whose existence is or was widely believed in, but is in reality fictitious. Based on this description I have created a series of articles entitled: Sales Myths. Here is one of them.Sales Myth: People with the greatest "gift of gab"... Read More

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Sell Without Feeling Like A Used Car Salesman

Many business owners and professionals are appalled at the thought... Read More

Win More Sales With a 5-Step Sales Process

Facilitating the buying process can be very straightforward and fairly... Read More

The Ultimate Think Differently Sales Tip

Sales drive revenues, and revenues drive companies. Companies, then, are... Read More

Using the Consultative Approach to Gaining Sales

What do we mean by a consultative approach?When you hear... Read More

8 Must Questions to Ask in Every Sales Situation

Solving people's and organization's problems is ultimately what business is... Read More

Like It or Not... You?re in SALES!

Mention the word sales or salesman and two out of... Read More

How a Best Buy Sales Clerk Taught Me the Simple 6 Step Formula to Close ANY Sale!

Follow this story...I went to Best Buy today to get... Read More

10 Power-Packed Ways To Spark Your Sales

1. Spend money on targeted advertising instead of mass media... Read More

The Art Of Persuasion: 7 Tips To Successfully Persuade Anyone

The saying "No man is an island" is an undeniable... Read More

Busting Your Assumptions: Effective Probing Techniques for Sales Professionals

Do you find yourself making these kinds of assumptions?- "I... Read More

Three Ways To Get A Prospect To Say Yes To Your Offer

Here are three proven ways that will increase your sales:1.... Read More

Quit Talking and Listen! Give Clients and Prospects Your Undivided Attention

I have found that the best sales people are the... Read More

Body Language, Five Key Ingredients

When making your living in the sales industry, and working... Read More

Seven Keys To Closing More Sales During The Second Half Of 2006

It's not too early to start planning for the sales... Read More

Let Your Weaknesses Increase Your Sales

Imagine...you inquire about a product. The salesperson does everything right.... Read More

Increase Profits from Your Existing Customers

An area many businesses fail to recognise as a way... Read More

Do You Fold Like A Taco?

Have you ever eaten a soft taco? The shell isn't... Read More

In Sales You Get What You Expect

If your mind is set, you will be unable to... Read More

The ?Finding Common Ground? Sales Technique, Is A Myth!

Almost every book, manual, workshop or tape series teaching selling... Read More

Do You Have to Be Aggressive to Make Sales?

A few weeks ago I was onsite at a company... Read More

Survival On The Road! A Resource For The On The Road Sales Professional

It makes no difference if you are a Saleswomen, a... Read More

Are You Deaf? Dumb? Blind at Trade Shows?

I'm constantly amazed how otherwise smart marketeers become deaf, dumb... Read More

Emotions That Sell, Part 2

In the last article, we looked at three emotions (besides... Read More

Customers For Life

Who's talking to your customers? Is it your competition? Why... Read More

Putting Benefits Before Features

Having spent so many years in retail, I always enjoy... Read More

Knowledge is Power in Auto Detailing Sales

The most important thing for an auto detailer to do... Read More

The Pipeline: Curious, Desperate, Inspired?

You do have a "Pipeline" don't you? You know, the... Read More

In Sales The Biggest Rolodex Wins

How many names do you have in your business Rolodex?... Read More

How To Write Sales Letters That Deliver

Tired of sending out sales letters that generate anemic response?... Read More

Sales Marketing: 10 Amazing Secrets To Sell Any Product Fast.

Implement these smart sales marketing secrets and you'll be capable... Read More

In Sales - Heres News You Can Use

Here's an idea on how to make reading the daily... Read More

The Truth About Sale Success!

Bill Brooks of The Brooks Group wrote an article several... Read More

Psychology of Converting a Prospect to Money

If you want a truly successful business, you need to... Read More