Are You Prepared to Make the Bold Leap?
During the course of our business, we sometimes see an improved path. But change is scary for many. The question becomes, will the benefit of taking the leap of faith be worthwhile?
Should a recurring thought of “what if…” visit you on occasion, perhaps it’s time to give it a try. Most often it is …
Businesses Need to Outsource to Survive – Is Yours?
When business is bad, it’s bad … and when business is good, it’s both good and bad. Having new clients come pouring in is enough to make you want to dance a jig but also rip out some hair while trying to figure out how to manage it all. You feel stressed and overworked, but …
14 Reasons Brands Should or Shouldn’t Pay for Social Followers
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship …
Is Your New Business Idea Patentable?
Congratulations – you came up with a great idea or designed a new invention! Now you may be wondering, “should I file for a patent?”
Filing for a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is a great way to guard all your hard work, but there are rules to filing for this creative …
Use these Strategies to Bypass Gatekeepers
Finding acceptable ways to get around gatekeepers is a hot topic for both salespeople and entrepreneurs. Saddled with the need to continually contact new prospective clients only to not be able to get through is highly frustrating. It takes time away from meeting with clients and implementing sales.
Even with diplomacy, the common experience is …
Are You Unknowingly Turning Off Clientele?
Most everyone in business desires more clients. Corporate salespeople not only wish to keep their job but also strive toward earning the bonuses at the end of the year. Entrepreneurs diligently work to establish a strong presence and a desire for their services in the marketplace.
With these goals in mind, many salespeople and entrepreneurs …
5 Rules to Follow When Dealing with Lazy Employees
As CEO’s, we’ve all been there right? One day, your employees are performing at their peak, and then the next, they won’t even lift a finger. You don’t want to bring down the hammer, because that might decrease productivity and encourage rebellion.
So, seriously, what do you do?
No one likes to be the bad …
Your Better Qualified Connections Are Key for Success
Professional sales taught me strategic lessons for life.
The most important lesson is that above all sound relationships come first. The best outcome is to blend personal and professional relationships by becoming a friend to your prospective audience and clientele. It is seen as you striving to do your best on their behalf. While it …
Personal and Business Branding Through Community Service
Building a brand is one of the hardest things a company can do. You know what “I’m lovin’ it” means. You know what a bright red cross means — but how those companies are able to go about creating their brands takes some ingenuity. It doesn’t need to be all flashy slogans and Super Bowl …
How to Improve the Sales Experience
Entrepreneurship and sales have one common element and that is uncertainty. When the uncertainty hits, so do self-doubt and anxiety. The downward spiral is very tough to deal with unless it is understood and dealt with properly.
When anxiety or fear hit, recognize the cause to take swift action and move past.
Sales Mindset
Courage …