by smoothsale | Aug 30, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, communication, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, leadership, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
3 Magic Words for Success: Focus, Perseverance, Vision Vision begins the process, it never leaves. As you attain your original vision, you become empowered to move further along in your journey. The problem many have is lacking the...
by smoothsale | Aug 29, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are you Confirming “It”? As a businessperson, everyday citizen or job seeker, special requests are frequently asked of you or you ask one of another. It is the special ones on which everyone focuses – that is the person to whom it is important,...
by smoothsale | Aug 27, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Tools for Advancement From time to time we all make errors. The best thing to do, and do it immediately, is to acknowledge the error of your way and say “I’m sorry”. When you are upfront about the error, almost all people will forgive...
by smoothsale | Aug 26, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Selling by Building Relationships As an employee, you are always selling to management; as a busienssperson, you are always selling to your clientele – new and current. On occasion favors need to be granted and this is an area in which many make errors...
by smoothsale | Aug 20, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, Interviews, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships
How are you connecting? In the early days of learning about social media, I was given advice to develop my rules for connecting and not waiver from them. After all, any time you disregard a rule for business or career, you disregard your personal brand....
by smoothsale | Aug 16, 2013 | Business Development, clientele, clients, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, interviewing, job-seekers, leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Mindset, Prospect, Relationships, Sales
Are You Ready to Spiral Upward? For several preceding years almost everyone cut back due to a very down economy. This badly affected both business and job offerings – which again affected business. We were in a downward spiral. But it appears...
