by smoothsale | Mar 27, 2014 | Business Development, clientele, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
12 Tips for Building An Inspired Business 1. Include community service in your business plan 2. Possess a positive mindset where anything is possible with the right flexible plan in place 3. Be dedicated to continued learning…(scroll down for more)...
by smoothsale | Mar 25, 2014 | Business Development, career, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, leadership, Mindset, personal brand, Sales
When and How to Drop the “Nice” and Stand Up! Most of us prefer to be nice in order to avoid hassle or arguments. BUT when you personal brand aka reputation is at stake, or you are well aware the other party isn’t doing their part...
by smoothsale | Mar 24, 2014 | Business Development, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Mindset, personal brand, Sales
Ready For the Next Wave The news is filled with statistics about the younger generation taking over the workforce in the next few years. Why is this important for entrepreneurs and job seekers? Remembering back, computers used to take up entire building...
by smoothsale | Mar 22, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Operating Out of Obligation vs. Integrity Every once in a while someone I know well will expect me to purchase from them. When able, I oblige. However, should the expectation put me in an awkward situation, I pause to find the diplomatic wording to...
by smoothsale | Mar 21, 2014 | Business Development, career, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, Mindset, Prospect, Sales
What’s Your Budget? Avoiding the subject of money when it comes to hopefully making a sale, will kill your sale long before you ever get to asking for it. It’s far better to explain how you work, what the benefits derived will be for your prospective...
by smoothsale | Mar 19, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, personal brand, Prospect, Sales
Are You A Specialist? When salespeople begin their career they are told to knock on every door in their territory. It’s very time consuming and can be downright disheartening because only a tiny percentage of prospects will be interested to learn more....
