by smoothsale | May 23, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Mindset, Relationships, Sales
When Others Infringe On your Vacation Time You look forward to your vacation, get on an airplane and finally arrive at your destination all set to have fun. But the situation changes. Clients have a problem, your employer needs help, co-workers...
by smoothsale | May 19, 2014 | Business Development, career, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Mindset, personal brand, Sales
Responding to Incorrect Assumptions Have you ever encountered people approaching you as if you are beneath their level of competence? At best case, it is very annoying. Lately, it has been a frequent online occurrence. Job seekers may experience this...
by smoothsale | May 15, 2014 | Business Development, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Prospect, Sales
5 Tips for Making More Sales via Social Media Guest blog by Erin Steiner Even if you’ve just started your sales and marketing training, you know that having a social media presence is essential to the survival and profitability of your company. A lot of...
by smoothsale | May 13, 2014 | Business Development, clientele, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, personal brand, Sales
Actions to Take for What You Are Being Sold/Told Occasionally, every one of us is on the opposite side of the table as the buyer. today’s question is, “How do you know the other party is being truthful and how do you get a better price...
by smoothsale | May 12, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Keeping the Door Open for Future Sales You may spend considerable time with a prospective client only to hear “No”. Or you may have spent considerable time preparing for and travelling to a job interview only to hear “No”. The...
by smoothsale | May 10, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Sales
Growing Orchids is similar to Business Development Everyone has an opinion as to how orchids should be grown and cared for to have them regenerate blossoms year after year. According to “everyone” I am incompetent caring for my orchid. Luckily...
