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Public Speaking And Sales
What the difference?To my mind it's nothing. With both you need to practice and prepare accordingly, have a positive frame of mind and be mindful of the roadhumps along the way.You mustn't und...
Be Courteous
The second week on the sales team was packed with sales training sessions. Two comments were seared into one's memory....All buyers are liars andThank your customersOne learns to stand...
Starting A Sales Conversation
Assumefor the moment you've received an enquiry from a customer. They like your product and wishes to know more.Let's say you sell telephone systems.You call them, do some qualification and s...
3 Tips For When You Go Business Networking
This is a re-post, originally from 2007. It highlights three hilarious moments from a networking meeting.Yesterday, I attended a networking meeting in Central London, run by a well known organisat...
How To Start A Cold Call
More often than not, the hardest part of cold-callingor telephone sales are the opening remarks.Before you create interest by posing a question or making statement, you have to introduce yourself...
How Would You Answer These Sales Questions?
If you're in Sales , Sales Training & Marketing or aspire to be there, are you sure you have the personal qualities required to be successful?Over the weekend, I came across a publication from...
How Are You Today?
Just recently, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Neville The Negotiator Spiers. Neville is an entertainingpublic speakerand talks a lot of sense on matters concerning personal and corporate de...