Selling is an art. You are either born with it, or learn it. Whatever the case, all sales people face days when nothing seems to work in their favor. So, here are 11 quick tips that will help you wade through difficult times and increase sales every work day. 1. Before calling it a day, make one more call to one more customer. Remember, when you do something that others … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Networks – The Entrepreneur’s Oxygen
Occasionally, when I broach the subject of networks with my entrepreneurial coaching clients, it elicits a slight flicker of hesitation. It may be fleeting, but I notice it, as I’m attuned to this reaction. I explain that I’m not really talking about the term ‘networking’ per se, although the two are of course intrinsically linked. I’m not trying to launch them out there into … [Read more...]
Building a Mobile-Friendly Website with Responsive Design
There’s been a LOT of chatter recently about search algorithm updates from Google and how these changes will impact your “findability” on the web. And, it makes sense that people are focused on this because as one marketer once said, “What is your brand? Whatever Google says it is.” These changes have a variety of implications, particularly for mobile marketing. This new … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Companies Should Encourage Employees to Volunteer
For many corporations, volunteering is an afterthought, but instead, volunteering should be a priority because of the unique advantages. Volunteering looks differently for each business, and volunteer efforts range from a company-wide volunteer day to allowing employees a set number of paid hours to volunteer in lieu of work. Foundations have been established to award grants … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Deal with Negative Employees
A typical work environment doesn’t always bring out the best in people. An angry boss, spiteful colleagues, stubborn subordinates---these characters create the everyday drama at work. The thought of it is pretty exhausting but it’s a reality for most people, especially managers. Destructive employee behavior, intentional or otherwise, can leave anyone reeling or demotivated. … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Build a List of Email Subscribers
By now, you probably know that building a list of email subscribers is a must when it comes to being in business. This may be an area you have dreaded because you don’t know what to say in your newsletter or maybe you don't know why this is so important. The truth is building a of email subscribers list means you are building business relationships which is vital to the … [Read more...]
What Successful Female Entrepreneurs Know
Women are starting nearly 1,300 new businesses per day, which is double the rate from three years ago, according to an American Express 2014 Report. For nearly the past two decades, research has shown that women have become entrepreneurs at a faster pace than men. Entrepreneurship can be a thrilling endeavor for women, as they seek freedom, flexibility, and control of their … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Prepare for a Job Interview
Sponsored by Evocca College: Got a job interview coming up, but you feel like you aren’t ready for it? You are not alone. Job interviews are very difficult to prepare for. The best way to ensure you do well in any interview is to walk in the door with the confidence that you are qualified for the job. Most jobs require some kind of qualification as an entry requirement. … [Read more...]
4 Effective Ways to Build an Online Brand
If you’re in the process of starting your own business, it’s important that you read this. To make a business successful is tough. There is an evident need to get noticed, be taken seriously, and of course, get plentiful opportunities to flourish. Luckily, in this age and time, this issue can be resolved with one simple thing: online branding. “Who are you? What services do … [Read more...]
2 Reasons to Be Glad You’re a ‘Broad’
Actress Jessica Alba became an entrepreneur by co-founding a company that made $150 million in revenue last year. Lawyer Marci Alboher leveraged her successful career to become an author and life coach. Nowadays, more and more women are making these types of broad career shifts. And in becoming “broads,” they affirm their statuses as successful businesswomen and reap many … [Read more...]