In this article, I would like to talk about the three "well-known but often ignored" secrets for creating a successful product.These secrets are still valid in real world as they are online.The main mistake most entrepreneurs do is to create a product and then they WORK HARD TRYING to sell... Read More
In sales, you can work one of two ways. You can either do the things you should do or you can do the things you want to do. Sometimes these are one in the same, but more often they are at odds with one another. However, this article isn't about... Read More
Step 1: Get Ready - Create a foundation you can build on. This step involves prospecting and pre-call planning. Approach businesses randomly and you will: 1) Call businesses unsuitable for your magazine 2) Who don't believe in advertising and 3) Are unlikely to advertise with you. Then appeal to them... Read More
Did you know that there are specific psychological triggers you can use to influence the decisions of peoples and persuade them to buy what you are selling?By knowing and using these psychological triggers you will have an edge on your competitions and make more sales in the process.Here are 7... Read More
Cold calling may now be outdated. People have become defensive to cold calls and not many respond to them anymore. Cold calling is now about rejection, getting rejected call after call until many salespeople, especially B2B salespeople, just get fed up and quit. There are other methods of generating business... Read More
Three qualities are needed to sell anything in life. They are:1. STRENGTH.2. EMOTION.3. CONFIDENCE.If you are in sales or taking customer cancellation calls, exercising these three qualities well can help you be more successful.Your strength will come from the knowledge of your product and the ability to get back up... Read More
I saw something in town the other day that just really struck me as funny. Not only that, however, it really nailed home a strong lesson for me about how to make more money.I was driving down main street past this old building. I don't know exactly what the building... Read More
The reason why you have a job in sales is because our markets are constantly getting more competitive. Every year, every month, and every day products are coming out better, faster, and closer together. Almost as soon as your company dreams up a great new idea for product or feature,... Read More
Based on his most recent e-mail, "Everything looks good -- I'll get back to you so we can move this forward"--everything points to a probable sale. You feel so relaxed, happy, and hopeful. Then a couple of days go by with no phone call or e-mail. You tell yourself, "He's... Read More
Pareto's Principle {the 80/20 rule) is vividly illustrated in the sales statistics of most industries, companies and professional service organiizations. Eighty percent of all products or services are sold by just 20 percent of the sales professionals in the United States and Canada. How does this rule effect the overall... Read More
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