by smoothsale | Oct 20, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Mindset, personal brand, Relationships, Sales
Apologies make the sun shine My apology was made seconds ago. I had to take steps to correct something erroneously posted on my behalf before it became visible to many. Time management dictates taking the direct path to get something done, and I took it....
by smoothsale | Oct 14, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, closing, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Interviews, job-seekers, Relationships, Sales
The “ask” creates unlimited opportunity The shy or demure person, who may be as equally talented as the more outgoing, will not be as likely to get as far ahead in business or career. That’s why a “friendly ask” is the best tool for...
by smoothsale | Oct 10, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, Prospect, Sales
Weak links recreate strong bottom-line Most of us have experienced despair when our prized project deflates, leaving us wondering what happened. For some, hitting the ground running again will never happen. Others may take months or years to build up...
by smoothsale | Oct 5, 2014 | Business Development, clients, Customer service, Marketing, Marketing and Sales, Sales
SMS Marketing Best Practices for the Most Efficient Campaign by Andrew Lisa SMS marketing is a direct, intimate route to new business. It’s more efficient, less expensive and requires far less technical prowess than other forms of new-media marketing like apps...
by smoothsale | Oct 1, 2014 | Business Development, career, clientele, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Mindset, Sales
Acquiring what you need advances accomplishment You might read the headline of this blog and think, “well, no kidding!” But the fact of the matter is, most people are unwilling to truly get all of the help they need. Some of the help...
by smoothsale | Sep 26, 2014 | Business Development, career, communication, Customer service, Entrepreneurs, job-seekers, Negotiation, Relationships, Sales
Fixing the Cart Before the Horse The salesperson was caught between instruction from opposing sides – that of her sales manager and her client. On the one hand, the salesperson could be in rough waters believing she would be fired if she didn’t...
