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Recent Sales Articles

Build Self-Confidence: 4 Mental Tricks

By Barry Farber |  May 16, 2012

Use these four rules to make sure your next presentation, demo, or sales pitch is a success.  Read more


How to Sell if You Hate Selling

By Geoffrey James |  May 16, 2012

Your success in business depends upon your ability to sell. It's time to get over your bad attitude.  Read more


Retail Trick: How to Boost Revenue

By Tom Searcy |  May 15, 2012

With smart planning, you can create sales spikes throughout the year. Here's how one store does it.  Read more


Networking Beyond Social Media

By Malachi Leopold and Scotty Cadenhead |  May 15, 2012

Samantha Ballenger discusses why face to face interactions are just as important as social networking.  Watch video


Increase the Power of Your Sales Force: 3 Tips

By Matthew Swyers |  May 15, 2012

The secret to increasing your sales is to win the hearts of your sales team.  Read more


Sleep Deprived? Take a Nap at Work

By Geoffrey James |  May 14, 2012

Sleep deprivation is a huge productivity killer. One solution is to make naps normal at work.  Read more


Foster A Collaborative Sales Team: 5 Ways

By Matthew Bellows |  May 11, 2012

It's impossible to work together in a dog-eat-dog showdown. Encourage collaboration and you'll see huge sales growth for years to come.  Read more


13 Things Your Customers Want You to Know

By Geoffrey James |  May 11, 2012

Keep these simple facts in mind to build solid, long-term relationships with your customers.  Read more


Visionary Thinking: Dream Big but Don't Dream Alone

By Tom Searcy |  May 11, 2012

Want to be a real visionary? Consider getting some help.  Read more


Management Advice: What Kind of Boss Are You?

By Geoffrey James |  May 10, 2012

Check out these 11 archetypes, complete with signature strengths, weaknesses and role models.  View slideshow


Improve Your Retail Shopping Experience

By Scott Gerber |  May 10, 2012

Andy Dunn, founder of Bonobos men's pants, talks about how he's revolutionizing retail. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


5 Ways to Build a Better Business Card Online

By Scott Steinberg |  May 10, 2012

Create killer business cards online using these easy-to-use, affordable services.  Read more


Facebook's New Try at Wooing Small Businesses

By Howard Greenstein |  May 9, 2012

Hey, small-business owners: Facebook really, really wants you. It's making a special pitch, and teaching how to best buy ads, use offers, optimise the timeli...  Read more


Sales Lessons My Mom Taught Me

By Geoffrey James |  May 9, 2012

My mother taught me everything I really needed to know about selling. Here's her advice.  Read more


High Performance: Leverage Your Team's Skills

By Tom Searcy |  May 9, 2012

Use this tool to figure out your employees' key strengths and take the best advantage of them.  Read more


Crowdfunding Lessons From a Kickstarter Success

By Geoffrey James |  May 8, 2012

One small business generated an extra $580,000 in Kickstarter funding by getting its customers involved up front. Here's how you could do the same.  Read more


3 Ways to Tap Into Your Customers' Network

By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart |  May 8, 2012

Connecting with customers is critical to business growth. Here's how you can develop stronger bonds that benefit both sides.  Read more


5 Ways to Use Social Media At Conferences

By Eric V. Holtzclaw |  May 7, 2012

Before you attend your next conference, be sure you know how to use social media to get the most out of the conversation and connections.  Read more


You Have to Be a Fabulous Actor

By Scotty Cadenhead and Malachi Leopold |  May 7, 2012

How Howard Tullman keeps his team (and himself) pumped.  Watch video


How Howard Tullman Markets Tribeca Flashpoint Academy

By Scotty Cadenhead and Malachi Leopold |  May 7, 2012

At his for-profit school, the key metric Howard Tullman focuses on is student enrollment.  Watch video


Performance Metrics: Get the Numbers Right

By John Treace |  May 7, 2012

Is that mountain of data actually teaching you anything? Here's how to make sure you've got the right yardstick.  Read more


How to Close the Biggest Deals

By Tom Searcy |  May 4, 2012

There are seven key factors that change in scale in a "big deal." Here's how to identify them--and then take the necessary steps to land it.  Read more


Marketing Tips: Build Your Brand on LinkedIn

By Geoffrey James |  May 4, 2012

Potential customers now assess your brand based on your LinkedIn profile rather than your website.  Read more


Art of the Sales Pitch

By Scott Gerber |  May 3, 2012

Here's how to hook new customers--or investors. Tips from Kevin Harrington, founder of TVGoods, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


How to Pitch a CEO: 4 Tips

By Jay Steinfeld |  May 3, 2012

Get the attention of a CEO and you've upped your chances of scoring a big deal. Here's how to do it the right way.  Read more