by smoothsale | Oct 16, 2014 | career, Entrepreneurs, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
Entrepreneurs and Employees: Make Sure You Don’t Forget to Save for Retirement Guest Post by Andrew Lisa If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re focused on the here and now. Your startup business is your baby, and it needs all of your attention. You should...
by smoothsale | Oct 15, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Sales process exists for improved results There are certain practices when developing the sale for business or career that are essential in order to build trust, likeability and ultimately, the end goal you have in mind. When you implement pieces of the overall...
by smoothsale | Oct 14, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Relationships, Sales
The “ask” creates unlimited opportunity The shy or demure person, who may be as equally talented as the more outgoing, will not be as likely to get as far ahead in business or career. That’s why a “friendly ask” is the best tool for...
by smoothsale | Oct 13, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, Negotiation, personal brand, Sales
Worlds apart negotiate unified results Entrepreneurs and those in the corporate arena, who are motivated to succeed, operate in a distinct fashion. At times, they ignore the world around them in order to focus on what they believe truly matters. Good...
by smoothsale | Oct 12, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, Entrepreneurs, Sales
Use These Tips When Setting Up Your Office to Save Your Mind (and Body!) By Andrew Lisa If you’re an entrepreneur or on a job, you spend a lot of time thinking about sales techniques, your budget, your social media strategy and your bills. But have you given...
by smoothsale | Oct 10, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Prospect, Sales
Weak links recreate strong bottom-line Most of us have experienced despair when our prized project deflates, leaving us wondering what happened. For some, hitting the ground running again will never happen. Others may take months or years to build up...