by smoothsale | May 31, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
On any given holiday take time to reflect on your journey and your secrets to success. This past week was remarkable (stories immediately below) having learned three important lessons. 1. For the first time in my life, this week, a doctor told me I was at the perfect...
by smoothsale | May 28, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Take time for YOU this holiday! My wish for you is that you take the time to enjoy the holiday, In particular, take a little special time for you to consider: For Job Seekers: 1. What you enjoy doing – can that be a career or business? 2. Seriously contemplate...
by smoothsale | May 27, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, leadership, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
How you request becomes how you receive! Frequently, I write that the earmark of a dynamic business is the receiving of repeat business, referrals and testimonials. This is the area in which business development becomes automatic and sales pour in without much effort....
by smoothsale | May 24, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are your decisions attracting the right opportunities? The strategy behind this one endeavor we undertake on a daily basis is so often overlooked yet profoundly affects our outcome. So whether you are seeking employment, clients or a significant other – prior to...
by smoothsale | May 20, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect
Your communication style affects your outcome. The outcome of the Powerful Women International Conference held in Paris and of my talk “Find Your Voice to Let it Be Heard” proved once again that it is the personal connection you make for all endeavors that...
by smoothsale | May 18, 2010 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, leadership, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Sales
The art of gift-giving is very similar to building repeat business and referrals. Our daughter was ecstatic when she saw the purse we picked out for her while on our trip in France. It was the right style for her age, well-made, the right size and exactly what she...