Sales and Marketing
8 Basic But Effective Conversation Ice Breakers for Networking Events
The art of starting a conversation is one that we rarely make a conscious effort to improve upon. It’s one of those skills that most people just get good at through constant repetition, or end up being one of those folks who always need a good wing-man (or woman) to make new introductions and get conversations flowing.
Why Increasing Your Likability Will Improve Your Bottom Line
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” right? Wrong. This idea is flawed and incomplete. It’s not about what you know or even about who you know. What matters most is who knows you and who likes you.
When to Say No: Not All Client Partnerships are a Match Made in Heaven
The ability to say “No” to a potential client is just as, if not more, important as saying “Yes.” (It doesn’t help that saying “No” is much, much more difficult than saying “Yes.”)
Brands Have Lots to Say But Only One Mouth to Say It With
Brand messages. They’re an important part of branding your company. They could be messages to speak to all your stakeholders or to just one of them. Brand messages can speak directly to your customers.
Create an Avatar of Your Ideal Customer
If you have taken the time to write your mission statement and created a direct sales marketing plan then the next step is to describe your ideal customer.
Are You Social Sharing to Your Best Advantage?
If your company is involved in social media, one of the elements you worry about is if you’re sharing in the best way. You want to maximize your company’s exposure by choosing the best social networks, the best way to communicate and even the best time of day.
Online Ad Spend: Still Rising, Trending Mobile & Social
They just keep going up and up. That’s the takeaway from the recently released 2014 Internet Advertising Revenue Half-Year (HY) Report from IAB, which shows Internet advertising revenues in the US totaling $23.1 billion for the first six months of 2014, an increase of 15.1% over the first six months of 2013.
Perfecting the Sales Call
Sales calls can be one of the scariest things to learn as a new employee or business owner. But while a sales call is not always necessary and should only be used in the right context, getting it right is critical.
Google Testing New Layout for Mobile Local Search Results
Google has made it pretty obvious that it’s prioritizing mobile user experience this year. Over the weekend, I noticed an update to local results on my phone:
Getting the Picture with Visuals (and 5 Helpful Questions to Ask)
With the proliferation of mobile devices, it should be no surprise that platforms like Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest have made such an impact in recent years. Content is now easily captured, shared, and consumed unlike any time in human history.
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