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Top 5 Business Books of 2012
The best (and bestselling) business books of this year were mostly about exposing corruption. Read more
12 Great Motivational Quotes for 2013
This set of inspirational thoughts for the new year will galvanize you into action. Read more
17 Bold, Marginally Probable Business Predictions for 2013
Planning ahead? Here's what will definitely, maybe, probably-not-but-wouldn't-it-be-cool-if-it-did happen next year. Read more
Daily Promises That Create Motivation
These are the personal values that make me and keep me motivated. Read more
Tech Trends: New Tools for Networking on the Road
Check out services that help make road trips more social--and budget-friendly. Read more
Do You Even Need to Form a Partnership?
Before you get into the nitty-gritty of contracts and cost sharing, ask yourself if you actually need a partner. Read more
How to Close the Big Sale
When the numbers get big, the risk factor--for everyone--grows. Read more
How to Find Employees Who Go Beyond 
Don't ask candidates if they have integrity, says the founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe. Do this instead. Watch video
Think the Fiscal Cliff is a Big Deal? Think Again.
Everyone's talking about the fiscal cliff. Please. Let's talk about small business' real problems. Read more
The Future of Sales Technology
Salespeople are always the early adopters. Here's where they (and you) are heading. Read more
Let's Expand the Definition of 'Great Salesperson'
Entrepreneurs gripe that great salespeople are scarce. But the real problem is that most companies' concept of a great salesperson is too narrow. Read more
Your 10 Favorite Sales Source Blog Posts
The 10 Sales Source posts from the past year that you liked the most. Read more
How to Build Customer Loyalty in 2013
You can be successful in sales next year, regardless of the economy. Read more
3 Smart Ways to Set Sales Quotas for Next Year
Michael Alter, president of SurePayroll, explains exactly how to incent your sales team. Watch video
5 Critical LinkedIn Optimizations That Take 5 Minutes or Less
Does your LinkedIn profile make it look like you're hiding something? Five quick, essential updates. Read more
15 Seconds to a Better Presentation
These four simple rules will help ensure that your audience sits up and pays attention. Read more
5 Most Inspirational Videos of 2012
These five short videos will remind you what's important in life and work. Read more
Move Your Client Conversation Forward: 3 Tips
The key to cross-selling is understanding the client's needs. Read more
5 Reasons Leadership Falls Flat
Although these errors are surprisingly common, they're easily overcome. Here's how. Read more
Gifting Customers: Dos & Don'ts
If you're sending a holiday gift to a customer, make sure it will build a better relationship. Read more
Make Your Employees Love Working for You: 4 Simple Steps
Amy Buckner Chowdhry explains how she improved employee retention at AnswerLab, the digital experience consultancy she co-founded. Watch video
How to Craft the Perfect Presentation
A few simple tips to help your presentations stand out amongst even your biggest competitors. Read more
The Key to a Winning Sales Message
Sales messages must show, rather than tell, why customers should buy. Read more
ZocDoc's Cyrus Massoumi: 'I Was Not Exuding Huge Amounts of Confidence'
On one day Cyrus Massoumi went door-to-door hawking ZocDoc, the doctor-appointment scheduling site, security guards kicked him out. Watch video
