Archive for the ‘Sales’ Category

Don’t overlook the obvious when it comes to Marketing

Posted in: Sales ♦ Saturday, October 23rd, 2010, 7:47 am ♦ No Comments

We often forget the simple, obvious, things that are key to marketing efforts.  I attended a seminar given by Jeffrey Gitomer ( which was excellent-by the way) and he spent time talking about how we spend time doing things, but not always the right things. One thing that we often forget is how i [...]

K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Salesperson

Posted in: Sales ♦ Saturday, May 29th, 2010, 6:28 am ♦ No Comments

I read this in a blog this week and it stuck with me.  It seems that when we are experts in an area we try to educate (bore) those people around us with the most intricate details of our process.  News Flash - most people don't want to know that much about your business, product or service.  They [...]

You’ve got the appointment – Now what? – Preparing your sales presentation

Posted in: Sales ♦ Saturday, May 8th, 2010, 7:53 am ♦ No Comments

You've been able to set up an appointment - how do you prepare yourself to successfully present your product? First, you need look at yourself.  Make sure that you are dressed appropriately, i.e. dress up when visiting a business.  Just because it is Friday, there is no reason to wear jeans to [...]

How to follow-up on your Web Leads

Posted in: Sales ♦ Saturday, May 1st, 2010, 7:37 am ♦ No Comments

Leads are leads - one might think.  However, there is a difference between leads generated from direct mail, from trade shows or other events and those generated from the Web. One key difference is, the people who are browsing the Web are most likely computer savvy and have spent at least some o [...]

Direct Mail – Sales Lead – I have One – Now What?

Posted in: Sales ♦ Saturday, April 24th, 2010, 7:37 am ♦ No Comments

You've just sent out a direct mailing and have received your first response back - now what? The first step is getting in front of the customer.  Whether that means getting them to your office or going to meet them, make a face to face appointment.  The reasoning behind that is - it's much hard [...]