Management Tips

When BYOD Goes BAD

BYOD (bring your own device) has been a major industry buzzword lately. Companies and government agencies are now giving employees the option to use their own device for work purposes or in some cases requiring it. In many situations this is a very cost effective way to manage expenses and keep employees happy. However, there are certain situations where this scenario can actually end up costing you real money. Let me explain how.Look at your business card. In fact, look…

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December 11, 2022
Sales Tips

How To Define Your Sales Cycle

You know your company has a sales cycle. A lead comes in, sales activity happens and you work towards closure of some kind at the end. Hopefully the kind that makes you money. But, do you have clear definitions for each part of your cycle to make sure you sell more? Can you take one look at your leads, immediately identify which stage they’re at and what needs to be done to move them through your sales funnel?A good salesperson…

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October 29, 2022
Sales Tips

Sales Tips for New Healthcare Salespeople

While it’s true that sales skills are transferable between industries and sectors, the power of specialist knowledge should never be underestimated. Many salespeople focus their entire careers in a single sector, fine tuning their understanding of the client mindset and other nuances inside a given space. The healthcare industry is one such sector and, if you consider the sizable commissions available, the competitive nature of the environment and the sheer caliber of the salespeople in the arena, few industries merit…

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September 10, 2022
Sales Tips

11 Tips for More Qualified Leads from Cold Calls

Sometimes, cold calling really sucks. Nobody likes having the phone slammed down on them by rude, power tripping jerks or (sometimes perhaps) nice people who are just very busy.Another truth about sales is that without investing time to constantly develop yourself and your understanding of your craft, you’ll live a life of missing targets and sporadic results.There’s a lot of great literature on this subject, but here are 11 of the best quick tips to generate more leads from your…

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August 13, 2022
Sales Tips

To Answer or to Ignore?

We’ve all been there.  You’re eating dinner.  It is 7:30pm. and your phone rings displaying a phone number that is not in your contacts.  What do you do?  Most people ignore it without the slightest second thought.  But what if you’re in sales?  What if that call is a prospect you gave up on months ago that remembered your enthusiasm and wanted to give you another chance at their business?  What if they’ve already called two people ahead of you,…

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June 6, 2022
Management Tips / Sales Tips

How To Get Your Salespeople to Share Their Best Sales Secrets

In every business, there’s usually that one sales superstar who just blows everyone away with their success. You might wish you could share their strategies with the whole team, right?Well, good news—you can!It's all about creating an environment where sharing is encouraged. Here's a simple guide to maximize your best salesperson:Step 1: Foster SharingStart by setting up regular "mastermind" sessions where team members can share their tips and tricks. Here's how to get them to spill their secrets:Step 2: Sharing…

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September 9, 2014