It’s a simple — but unfortunate — fact of life for a salesperson that we simply can’t close every deal. Sometimes the reason is plain, sometimes it isn’t, and sometimes you simply never hear back. It can be frustrating and disheartening, but don’t let these “lost” sales bring you down. “It is not a lost…
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How to Write a Cold Email
You might remember the days when receiving an email was a novel experience that left you a little giddy. Or maybe email has been a common part of life for as long as you can remember. Either way, it’s not likely that you’re getting excited by another inbox notification in 2019. via GIPHY These days,…
Preparing to Negotiate: How To Bargain in the Business World
Negotiations are a common – nearly daily – practice in the workplace. You might want to convince your boss to let you work a more flexible schedule, or perhaps you need to make a deal to close a sale. Whatever the reason for negotiating, there are a few ways you can ready yourself for…
Affordable Ways to Show Customers Sincere Appreciation
There are hundreds of ways to show appreciation for your customers this holiday season—even on a shoestring budget. Many businesses hold off until closer to mid-December to deliver gifts to clients, but Thanksgiving is also an ideal time to show them appreciation with gifts or notes of thanks. Here are four ways to apply Dale…