You might be able to sell snow to eskimos, but why? Put your sales skills to good use and actually sell something to someone that actually needs it, says Lishen Nair. > Salesmen of the right calibre were and still are able to generate strong sales. But their job in the 21st century is also […]
Direct selling can seem like a dirty word to a business that is afraid to reach out for their customers. However, sometimes that is exactly what you must do. The Globe And Mail recently considered a dillemma that The Network Hub had to face when it decided it wanted to expand. Are you afraid to
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Angie Robbins always dreamed of starting her own business, but the thought of opening a shop on a server’s income made her nervous. At least, that was until a new mini mall came to town. According to FloridaToday.com, Petite Boutiques will create affordable sales space for people like Angie who want to start a business
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Yesterday I mentioned Janie McQueen,a woman who had trouble selling baby apparel made by her mom. As soon as she found a sales rep, her business became a success. But how do you find a sales rep? The Wall Street Journal takes a look at how people like Janie find reps, and what they look
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According to The Wall Street Journal, for Shelley Davis, the secret to promoting a business on YouTube isn’t making videos. It’s talking to customers. Two years ago, Davis decided to set up a YouTube account to show videos about her hair-care company, Kinky-Curly Hair Products LLC. While poking around the site, she found that lots
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Imagine a business where everyone is very, very paranoid. Could you sell them sophisticated business management tools? John Lee of PlainView Systems thinks he can. CNNMoney.com: Entrepreneur John Lee thinks the pot business is ready for its own Amazon.com. The numbers back him up. Marijuana is California’s biggest cash crop, generating sales estimated at $14
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 photo credit: dailyinvention When advertising to the public, it is important to grab their attention right off the bat to make them want and almost feel like they need what you are advertising. But many of us ponder how to create such an ad that will accomplish just that. Here are some helpful tips
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photo credit: Pink Sherbet Photography The IdeaLady thinks that many businesses could sell more by starting a party plan. The businesses that stand to gain most from this type of direct sales program are those selling products that can be effectively demonstrated in a sort-of-social setting. Jewelry, cosmetics, clothing, kitchen gadgets, home accessories, children’s toys,
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photo credit: h.koppdelaney When we think of selling a product or service, sometimes it almost seems as though we have to damn near sell our own soul in order to make a sale. This does not have to be the case! Here are some selling tips for you that should make your sale going smoother
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photo credit: mark sebastian According to Wikipedia, and Len Barry who coined the term, “relationship marketing is a form of marketing which emphasizes customer retention and satisfaction, rather than a dominant focus on point-of-sale transactions.” Contrary to the title “relationship marketing” is not about the relationships themselves, it is about the marketing. The relationship part
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