Why Free Consulting Is a Bad Idea
If you can't draw a hard line, you may end up losing both the sale--and your shirt. Read story
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Geoffrey James
14 Easy Ways to Get Insanely Motivated
These simple strategies can keep you energized both on and off the job. Read story
How to Outsell a Huge Competitor
Selling for a small firm can be challenging, but if you use these simple strategies you can outsell the big guys. Read story
LinkedIn Mistakes: Top 5 Ways to Kill Your Credibility
Any of these 5 mistakes could turn your LinkedIn profile into a major professional liability. Here's how to identify them--and get them fixed. Read story
Top 10 Brand Disasters of 2011
The year 2011 was particularly rich in actions and events that clobbered established brand names. Here are 10 of the year's most heinous. View slideshow
4 Common Questions That Irritate Customers
Ask any of these dumb questions during an initial conversation with a customer and you've probably lost the sale. Read story
Why Entrepreneurs Gain Weight: 3 Reasons
Entrepreneurs are dynamic, high-energy and innovative. So why do they have the same weight problems as everyone else? Read story
9 Rules for Selling to a CFO
CFOs are paid to see risks and downside. Use these 9 tricks to change their minds and eliminate the roadblocks. Read story
Will That 'Customer' Really Buy?
The dumbest thing you can do is to assume all prospects are potential customers. Here's how to tell the difference. Read story
Top 3 Reasons Your Product Description Sucks
If you can't describe your own products without resorting to marketingspeak, you're losing sales. Here are 3 mistakes to avoid. Read story
5 Easy Ways to Stay Motivated
Face it: There are days when being an entrepreneur sucks. Here are a few simple steps to getting your mojo back. Read story
Why Sales Forecasts Are a Joke
Yeah, you read right. Here's why most sales forecasts fail, and how to craft one that will be more accurate. Read story
7 Steps to Closing a Deal Via Email
Despite what you may think, a perfectly crafted email can actually close a deal. Read story
The Secret to a Better Marketing Team
How do you rein in your lackluster marketing team? It's not rocket science, just good old-fashioned accountability. Read story
Can You Close the Biggest Deals?
Fact: Selling techniques that work in the consumer realm won't work in the business world. Here's why B2B sales are so darn hard to close. Read story
Forget Small Talk: How to Craft the Perfect Icebreaker
A sales meeting is no time to talk about the weather. Check out the smart way to break the ice...and close the deal. Read story
Forget Fear: How to Turn Rejection into Success
Afraid of failing? You're not alone. Here are four ways to look beyond rejection and conquer your fears for good. Read story
Your Last-Minute Black Friday Plan
Forget slashing prices and big ad campaigns. With just a few days left, here's how to max your sales in three easy steps. Read story
Why Big Business Marketing Strategies Won't Work for You
See why adopting big business branding tactics could actually sink your business. Read story
Will Science Make Selling Impossible in the Future?
Neuroscience is proving what sales pros have long suspected: Customers decide with their emotions, not their brains. Read story
15 Simple Rules for Customer Negotiations
These 15 easy rules will help you ensure that negotiations work to your advantage, and also benefit your customers. Read story
Don't Let Your Customers Bully You
If you're a pushover, you'll completely lose a customer's respect. Follow these six steps to diffusing customer anger without caving in. Read story
5 Easy Ways to Close a Deal
Forget the sales act: Here are the five rules to closing a deal with confidence. Read story
The 5 Worst Closing Techniques
Make sure you're not guilty of using these out-dated (and completely useless) methods for closing a big deal. Read story
Why the "Power of Branding" Is a Myth
Yes, you read right. Find out why branding doesn't create a great brand. Hint: It's all about your customers' experience with your product. Read story
3 Tricks to Getting Sales Referrals
Believe it or not, there is a right (and very wrong) way of getting sales referrals. Check out these tricks to sales success. Read story
Top 5 Ways Big Accounts Screw With Small Vendors
Don't let big buyers turn your business into a doormat. Keep your eye out for these common threats. Read story
5 Ways to Keep Your Biggest Customer
Before you slash prices, check out these strategies for keeping your best customers happy and loyal. Read story
Know When Your Customer Will Say "Yes!"
Turns out, your customers are more predictable than you think. With these two checklists, you'll never have to guess again. Read story
10 Steps to a Better Sales Rep
If you're feeling a little lost when it comes to managing a sales rep, you're not alone. Check out the most effective step-by-step method for better coaching. Read story
The Coaching Mistakes You're Definitely Making
Believe it or not, the most intuitive coaching methods are usually the worst. Here are the top five mistakes managers make when coaching a sales rookie. Read story
3 Dumbest Sales Job Interview Questions... and What to Ask Instead
Need a stronger sales team? When you've got a potential hire in the hot seat, make sure you're asking the right questions. Read story
