by smoothsale | May 13, 2012 | Business Development
Research Produces Targeted Conversation and Sales Note: Today’s article is provided by Sander Daniels Co-Founder of Thumbtack, appropriate for business and career. _______ Today Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, has released...
by smoothsale | May 11, 2012 | Business Development
Qualifying Drives Results If you are human, most likely you have been a few minutes late to make a phone appointment, asked someone to reschedule or were the recipient of the same. Life happens. When we err, it’s best to offer an immediate...
by smoothsale | May 10, 2012 | Business Development
How Accepting Are You of Feedback? It isn’t easy to hear words that don’t proclaim your last effort as brilliant or even good for that matter. When it comes to your person or your entrepreneurship, the feedback is more personal than ever and more...
by smoothsale | May 9, 2012 | Business Development
Working the Room We were at a family gathering including friends of relatives, many of whom I did not know. A younger member of the family said to me, “Show us how you work the room.” A smile overcame my face as I happily went about...
by smoothsale | May 1, 2012 | Business Development
Negotiating Contracts with Clients and New Employers Recently I negotiated and authorized a contract with someone fairly new to business. The interaction led me to realize others may benefit from the experience and following advice offered. Those of you seeking...