How Social Roles Can Determine Your Success
People take on roles for different reasons. Sometimes it's because it's what
is expected of you. Other times it's because you think it will help you get
ahead. If you're playing a role that doesn't suit your natural talents, you
could be undermining your own success.
7 Habits of Less
Successful Salespeople
What can you learn from others? Sometimes it's what to avoid doing. If you're
making one of these seven sales mistakes,
you could be costing yourself business.
5 Tips for Using Syndicated
Content on Your Web Site
Using syndicated content on your Web site can be a great deal, especially if
it’s free. But of course, there’s a catch. To maximize the benefits and minimize
the risks of using
syndicated content on your Web site, follow these five tips.
Calm Customers in 6 Quick Steps
You’ll work nine times harder attracting new business than you will retaining
your current client list. That means you can’t afford to anger even one
customer. Here’s how you can defuse tense situations
and dissolve your customers’ frustrations.
Increase Sales
with Product Reviews and Ratings
Recent studies show that objective third-party reviews and ratings
increase sales on ecommerce Web sites. Reviews, even negative ones,
can help establish credibility and trust in the minds of potential
customers. Read more >>
12 Tips for Doing Business in the Middle East
Global economic uncertainty is causing some businesses to put the brakes on their overseas expansion plans. But it is precisely this hesitance, combined with the unique business climate of the GCC, which makes 2010 an ideal time to
establish your presence in the Gulf region.
5 Free Tools That Make You Look More
Professional
Anything that you can do for free that will keep your business looking
professional to your customers and not affect your bottom line is a good thing.
Here are four services that all businesses need from
time to time, and five tools you can use for free.
Data Security for Small Businesses
While large companies have staff dedicated to protecting the security of their
data, small businesses don't always have the resources or knowledge to ensure
the safety of the information stored on their computers. Recognizing this need,
the Better Business Bureau has teamed up with several corporate sponsors to
help small business owners protect themselves from
data breaches.
Rid Yourself of These 10 Damaging Word Habits
Did you know that the words you choose in your everyday conversation can affect
your career? Here are some quick-tips that will
help you change your communication for the better.
Sales Lessons Learned From Selling in a Recession
The past year was definitely interesting. Some sales professionals prospered
while others suffered. There are several key
sales lessons that can be learned from selling in a
recession that will help you succeed in the upcoming year.
9 Things Highly Successful
Business Owners Do
Many business owners are just barely keeping their heads above water right now.
Yet, in the midst of this struggling economy, there are some entrepreneurs who
are actually thriving. Find out what it is
that they are doing differently to help them succeed.
How Often
is Too Often to Email Your Customers?
You
probably know that keeping in touch with your customers via email is a good way
to keep your Internet business fresh in their minds.
But how often should you be
reminding them you are there?
Does Your Small Business Need a
Bailout?
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included a
provision for micro loans of up to $35,000 for qualified, struggling
small businesses. Find out if you
qualify for one of these fee- and interest-free loans from the SBA.
Think Twice
Before Handing Out Smart Phones to Your Employees
If you are a small business owner and you have non-exempt employees
on staff, beware. There’s a danger lurking that makes sense but
almost no one saw it coming. Read
more >>
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