It is a well-circulated statistic that the world’s leading CEOs read about 4-5 books a month. And if that number seems to vary based on the source, we can at least be sure that it is much higher than the average professional including the small business owner. So, there is definitely some truth to the idea that reading books can directly […]
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Sit with a group of small business owners and executives and ask them what barriers they face in making innovation a part of their every day. You’ll probably hear these common reasons that hinder small business growth- “Today’s climate doesn’t really allow for me to take risks” “Time is always an issue – how do you take time out from your daily work?” “It’s […]
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For most of us, customer-centricity is to put your customers in the thick of it all by helping them realize value. The idea here is to focus on creating lasting relationships to create long-lasting business opportunities for you. However, customer-centricity can mean different things to different people. It can depend on- Regardless, at the core, […]
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Salespeople often hear negative responses in as many different ways as possible. Especially in the B2B industry, where the duration of the cycle keeps getting longer and buyers are more particular about the purchase. A sales professional, then, has to take care of objection handling from every level of hierarchy in the buyer’s company before finally getting the go-ahead or facing the dreaded “No!”. Without proper objection handling, these […]
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Your sales pitch needs to be quick, simple to understand, and should effectively communicate the benefit of your product so that you can create a spark of interest in your prospect and have them continue talking to you.
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When it comes to running a small business, a lot of founders and leaders tend to get caught in the rollercoaster ride towards success. For most leaders, the story is straightforward enough – the company is a passion project, perhaps even their life’s work; a purpose to dedicate almost every waking moment to. If you’re the founder of a small […]
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“When I first started negotiating, I thought of negotiating like a boxing match. My objective was to defeat the other person. Actually, my objective was to soundly defeat the other person.” This is how Paul S Goldner and Peter McKeon describe sales negotiations in their book ‘Red-hot Sales Negotiation.’ Sales negotiation is often perceived as […]
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As an organization leader or Sales Manager, you need to be aware of both B2C and B2B selling techniques, so you know what works for your product and you can use the best approaches in the book to meet your sales targets. After all, the market is always evolving and sales strategies need to stay ahead of the curve.
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“A good boss is better than a good company. A good boss will discipline you, train you, develop you.” – Jack Ma In any company, a sales manager is the captain of the crew, the leader of the ring, the conductor of the orchestra. If you’re looking to take your skills as a sales manager […]
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