Sales Tips

Focus on the Sales Activities That Matter

Salespeople will do what they like to do, not what they need to do. If it’s uncomfortable to make cold calls, they’ll find a way to justify doing something else — like sending an email or writing up a proposal. But when you’re focusing on sales activities, you need to dedicate time to the activities that matter — even if you don’t like them. Real, Severe Commitment There’s a difference in scheduling time and severely committing to something. I’m working…

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November 14, 2017
Sales Tips

The Most Successful Sales Teams Avoid These Time Management Mistakes

As a salesperson, you have a say in how your day unfolds. But as you balance working in the office with prospecting and helping clients, are you really making the most of your time? Below we've listed the most common time management mistakes that salespeople – and sales managers – make. If you want your sales team to run smoothly and effectively, avoid these mistakes and follow the steps listed for a more productive schedule. The Biggest Time Management Mistakes…

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June 13, 2017
Sales Management

The Average Salesperson Wastes 2 Hours a Day — Here’s Why

We’ve all experienced decision fatigue — when we’ve made so many decisions we can’t make one more. But we’re exhausting ourselves on the wrong decisions, namely, figuring out who to call. If we eliminate all those choices about who to call, we’ll be able to focus our thinking on more important tasks during the day. So how do you get that decision off your plate? First, you need a central place to store your previous contacts. Most people don’t have an easy…

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February 7, 2017
Management Tips / Sales Tips

7 Must-Have iPhone Apps For Salespeople

Your iPhone: the one piece of technology you always have with you on the job. No matter where life takes you, your iPhone lies within arms-reach. Why not equip this side-kick with a few more tools to make your job easier? Once you have these 7 apps, you won’t know how you worked without them. Dropbox Need easy access to your files? Dropbox ensures you have your files on the go. No matter where you are, you can quickly share…

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October 6, 2015