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Growing a Business

The One Reason Why Job Interviews and Sales Calls Fail

Want to know why it is so hard to sell yourself, your company and your product? You're taking the wrong approach

Growing a Business

How to Strike Up a Sales Conversation With Someone You Know

As entrepreneurs, we all know people who could benefit from our professional assistance. Here is how to begin the conversation without sounding too 'salesy.'

Business News

The Secrets to Landing a Literary Agent

Entrepreneurs are full of lessons and advice, making them ideal candidates to write a book.

Leadership

4 Entrepreneurial Cult Classics to Cultivate Success

Add these business titles to your book bag to get your thinking off the beaten path.

Thought Leaders

The 8 Must-Have Elements to Make Your Presentation Rock

Presentations can either be very engaging or very dull. Here are a few pieces of advice to ensure yours is not only memorable but enjoyable.

Starting a Business

Richard Branson's 5 Steps for Startup Success

The billionaire entrepreneur's basic rules to get a business off to a strong start.

Growing a Business

5 Things Your Business Must Stop Doing to Be Successful

Valuing customers, trusting employees and staying focused on the vision are what we should be doing, or at least resume doing.

Growing a Business

How to Psych Yourself Up to Make That Call

You can't sell without lifting that receiver, so it's time to embrace your discomfort and find your strength.

Marketing

'Rack the Shotgun': Using the 80/20 Rule to Identify Your Best Customers

In this video, sales expert Perry Marshall uses a colorful story to explain how the 80/20 rule applies to zeroing in on the customers who are most profitable to your business.

Growing a Business

Sell Like a (Literal) Rock Star With These 5 Takeaways

Use these lessons from some of the biggest acts in music to up your game with your clients.

Marketing

How to Sell to the Hyper-Aware Consumer

As the buyer's journey continues to evolve, small businesses need to make big changes to accommodate these new buyers. Here are a few ways to capitalize on this transition.

Marketing

5 Ways to Stop Your Sales-Pitch Email From Getting Trashed

Getting a prospect to read an email from a salesperson can be tricky. Here are a few tips on getting people to open your email, pay attention to the message and act.

Growing a Business

The Only 9 Things You Need to Know About Selling

Being a great salesperson isn't about gimmicks or systems. Here are the nine essential do's and don't's to help your pitch.

Starting a Business

6 Tips for Creating an Effective Internet Direct Mail Campaign

Getting direct mail prospects to visit your site isn't hard if you follow this direct mail expert's advice.