Talk'n 'bout My Generation! - 03/16/09 09:09 PM
When Mick Jagger belted out this tune for the Stones, I do not think he could have envisioned anything like the kids of today!
I've heard them called by many names as of late: Generation Y, Gen Y, The Plug-and-Play Generation, The Gotta-Feel-Good Generation.
What they're all referring to is the new young generation - our current 20-somethings. Every generation "deals" with the generation who comes after them. Their different views, their different ways of doing things, and so on; this generation is no exception.
Why is everyone talking about this new generation now though? They've been coming along for years. … (8 comments)

Pushy Purveyor Problem! - 03/16/09 08:51 PM
I'll bet you can't say it three times real fast! 
And I'll be you can't stand pushy salespeople.
How often do people try to sell us something before we have expressed an interest, have a desire, or are in the market for what they have? It seems the standard for many salespeople is to try to sell to anyone and everyone regardless of the interest level.
When someone attempts to sell us something before we have expressed an interest, the initial thought may be, "Why would I buy from you? You haven't earned the right to sell to me!"
The fact … (2 comments)

Don't take these to the Bank! - 03/05/09 08:24 PM
Bad Sales Tips!
1.       Not being punctual: being on time is very important to a customer. First impressions are lasting ones and sales people need to make a good impression.  Being on time will give a good impression to the client and increase their confidence in your company.
2.       Poor presentation: some sales people just do not have all their ducks in a row and simply do not present well. A presentation is the first thing a customer will know about your services. If your product is not shown correctly to the customer he is very unlikely to list or buy.
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Dynamite! - 03/05/09 07:45 PM
Some of the most effective things in life are the simplest.  Marketers spend a lot of time trying to understand the psyche of consumers, discover ways to predict economic trends and a million other aspects of business that can determine success. 
It pays to remember that some things are just basic, common sense and as easy as pie.  Let's look at some tactics that just might be the key to the success you've been pining for.
1.  Keep An Eye On Your Best Customers
Wouldn't be great if all of your customers were just like them?  ...easy to please, loyal, and … (2 comments)

Marketing ABC's - 03/05/09 07:27 PM
Winning Sales Strategies You Can't Market Without!
1. Attention-Getting Ads Get Results
Think about it...how many advertisements do you hear every day...how about every hour? 
Let's face it, we're bombarded with magazine ads, newspaper ads, TV ads, radio ads, and the Internet is plastered with ads on every site.  Not many of the astronomical number of advertisements stick with us, and make an impact.  How can you make your ad STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD?
*        Make a dramatic statement:  "Even my dog knows  ...."
*       Surprise them with the unexpected:  "Use for 30 days totally free..."
*       Ask a thought … (0 comments)

 
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