by smoothsale | Aug 12, 2014 | Business Development, closing, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Sales
Convert Errors of Others Into New Sales If you truly desire a blueprint for successful sales, then continue to observe the errors of others as they try to sell to you or someone you know. Record in your mind, or document in a folder, all of the things you...
by smoothsale | Aug 10, 2014 | Business Development, career, closing, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, Negotiation, Relationships, Sales
Observations From the Field: What males and females may learn from one another. In some respects, it appears men and women think differently. When it comes to approaching business and career, it is wise to learn from one another. Observation is the...
by smoothsale | Aug 4, 2014 | Business Development, clientele, closing, communication, job-seekers, Negotiation, Sales
Turn Annoyance into Negotiation Invariably we have miscommunication or someone asks something of us that appears to be a fruitless effort, and both of which can be truly annoying. However, in business or on a job, we need to always present ourselves in the best...
by smoothsale | Jul 28, 2014 | clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Negotiation, Relationships, Sales
Getting What You Want How do you always get what you want? That was the question asked of me in childhood by a cousin. “Always” could probably be reduced to “most of the time”. It was innate sales skills that made the...
by smoothsale | Jul 18, 2014 | Business Development, clientele, closing, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Sales
Are You a Good Fit for a Sales Position? Guest Post by Andrew Lisa A career in sales can be a lucrative, fast paced, rewarding and fun. It can lead to other jobs and ownership opportunities, and can help build an impressive array of contacts and job skills over the...
by smoothsale | Jul 15, 2014 | Business Development, career, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, Negotiation, Sales
Questions Lead to Improved Results Questions are your best friend when it comes to negotiating your way to a sale or friendly conclusion. They allow you to get past obstacles, lend improved understanding of the other party, advance your career, or invite...