How to Build Your Sales Dream Team

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When it’s time to build a sales dream team, what should you look for? How do you ensure the people representing your company are as passionate, knowledgeable, persuasive, and as successful as you?  Or even better?  Like it or not, when you became an entrepreneur, you immediately became a salesperson – taking on arguably THE…

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Recruiting for Success: Choosing the Right Person, Place, Time

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Did you know the cost of replacing an employee can be one half to two times that employee’s salary (Gallup)? Or that 38% of new hires leave within the first year—and almost half of those do so within the first 90 days, because of a lack of development opportunities (Forbes)? That’s why I’m a fan of…

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5 Tips from the Experts for Hiring an Assistant

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The right assistant can revolutionize your business operations. Hiring an assistant, whether you’re a CEO,  VP of People, or COO, isn’t just about filling a vacancy; it’s a strategic move. Before hiring an assistant, managers get overwhelmed by emails and meetings. This process hinders their ability to lead their company. Recognizing the need for assistance,…

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8 Questions To Ask Job Candidates Before a Background Check

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Hiring the right employees is critical for a small business owner and manager’s success. Asking the following questions during an interview before investing time and resources and into background checks can ensure you’re selecting the best candidates. These questions also provide a few helpful insights and things to keep in mind as you review the…

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4 Noticeable Trends Impacting Small Business Today

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As markets continue to shift, American small businesses remain focused on growing their businesses this year. Though, while small businesses (with 19 or fewer employees) are hiring according to recent data from the ADP National Employment Report, they are still faced with challenges when growing their business. In fact, in a recent ADP Market Pulse Study,…

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Are You Staying on Target in Your Startup Days?

Even though your early days in your new business might be something that you’ve planned thoroughly and are determined to get everything right, you might still be thrown off course by unexpected occurrences. That’s okay, it is a natural element of the business world. But not staying on target can lead to a situation where…

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When Hiring for Sales, Hire Smart to Grow Fast

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When hiring for sales roles, you’re entrusting someone else with the most critical function in your business. Let that sink in for a minute. Time and time again, clients come to me eager to expand and ready to outsource their sales because they feel uncomfortable with the process. They often say, “I hate selling; it…

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Why Veterans Make Great Hires

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Honoring members of the military means not only reflecting on their exemplary service, but also appreciating the talents and skills of veterans in the civilian workplace. Their discipline, communication skills, teamwork, and  problem-solving abilities are just some of the reasons why veterans make great hires, and especially for sales positions. Shining a light on how…

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