Sales
Smartphones Become the Go-To Tool for Shoppers
BY Mikal E. Belicove
As smartphone usage increases, bricks-and-mortar retailers could see their revenue drop. Here's how to stay ahead of the curve.
Five Ways to Find Leads from Facebook
BY Ann Handley
On Facebook, behind every business lead is a flesh-and-blood individual
Seven Ways to Keep Angry Customers (Like Me) Happy
BY Carol Tice
When customer service goes wrong, I am irate. Here's how to keep angry customers like me from storming out of your real or virtual store, never to return.
No-Cost Ways to Increase Your Sales This Year
BY Suzanne Paling
You don't need to spend a lot to win a lot of sales in 2012.
Seven Ways to Get a 'Cash Mob' to Shop at Your Small Business
BY Carol Tice
Buy-local advocates are creating 'cash mobs,' which ask people to patronize local stores at a particular time. Here's how you can get a cash mob to shop your store.
Inside the Mind of Your Buyers
BY Jane Porter
A look at what motivates customers to buy -- and six ways to tailor your sales pitch.
Does Your Business Know When to Stop Selling?
BY Carol Tice
This week's upcoming 'Shark Tank' episode spotlights the importance of learning one often-overlooked overlooked skill: When to stop selling and close the deal.
Tips to Manage a Successful Sales Team
BY Katherine Graham-Leviss
The traits that make top sales pros great also can lead to difficulties for managers. Here's how to adapt your managerial style so sales can soar.
12 Commandments for Closing a Sale
BY Grant Cardone
Sales pro Grant Cardone shares his rules for helping small business owners close more deals.
Play Video Four Steps to (Quickly) Share Your Business Story (Video)
BY Carmine Gallo
Communications coach Carmine Gallo shares tips on how to craft your business story --covering all the essential elements -- so you tell it in 60 seconds.
Why Content Is Still King When It Comes to Lead Generation
BY Ann Handley
The right mix attracts search engines, generates page views -- and turns browsers into buyers
Three Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
BY Daniel Bortz
Entrepreneurs share their best strategies for turning existing clients into the most loyal ones.
10 Tips to Kick-start Your Sales Skills
BY Jane Porter
Learning to sell yourself, and your product or service, is one of the biggest challenges as a startup. Here's how to master the basics.
How to Tell Your Business Story in 60 Seconds or Less
BY Carmine Gallo
The critical questions you need to answer to help your company capture attention and make sales.
Grant Cardone on Closing the Sale
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Watch the archived online chat with sales pro Grant Cardone, who answered your questions on how to close a sale.
Seven Rules for Coping with Sales Rejection
BY Jane Porter
From setting goals to developing routines and relationships, small business owners can overcome their fear of failure.
Five Strategies for a Winning Sales Presentation
BY Lisa Girard
How to put your best pitch forward, win over prospects and make more sales.
An Inside Look At Being a Wal-Mart Supplier
BY Carol Tice
What does it really take to service Wal-Mart as an account? A new report provides a rare, behind-the-scenes view into the inner workings of the big-box giant.
Is Your Business in a Post-Thanksgiving Sales Slump?
BY Carol Tice
A new survey finds shoppers either stocked up on Thanksgiving weekend, or are waiting until the last minute to find their holiday gifts.
How to Make a Personal Connection with Customers
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Seven ways to build relationships with prospects that lead to more sales.
Will Black Friday and Cyber Monday Lead to a Big Payday?
BY Carol Tice
Early reports show that the big holiday weekend was actually big this year, but consumers are looking for deals. Will retailers still be able to turn a profit?
Play Video Three Common Mistakes that Kill a Sale (Video)
Communications coach Carmine Gallo shares tips for avoiding the common blunders entrepreneurs make when pitching their product or service.
A Small Business Owner's Guide to Year-End Sales Success
BY Carol Tice
With just four weeks left to bank end of year sales, there are still ways you can maximize your 2011 income. Here are five tips.
Retailers That Open on Thanksgiving: Is It Wrong?
BY Carol Tice
As giant retailers open for business on Thanksgiving Day, small companies may also feel the pressure to open their doors.
Five Signs You're Losing a Sale -- And How to Save It
BY Jane Porter
When a deal is going sour, try these savvy strategies to turn it around.
Sales Expert Grant Cardone on Setting Price, Closing the Sale and Dealing with Rejection
BY Jason Fell
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