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Measure Return on Investment for Sales Activities

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Posted on November 22, 2011 by Matt Fortenbery
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I was thinking recently about ways that I may be able to help salespeople become more successful and it dawned on me.  Everyone knows about and practices (or should be) measuring return on investment when it comes to marketing, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Sales | Tagged return on investment, sales activity | 2 Replies

Turn Cold Calling into Warm Calling

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Posted on August 7, 2011 by Matt Fortenbery
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First let’s examine cold calling.  The act of cold calling puts you at a serious disadvantage from the outset.  Before you’ve finished your introduction you have already sent the message that you are not very important or busy.  Always put … Continue reading →

Posted in Sales | Tagged cold calling, sales pitch, warm calling | 1 Reply

Is it a Selling Cycle or a Buying Cycle?

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Posted on August 1, 2011 by Matt Fortenbery

I’ve been in sales in one form or another since the early 80′s.  One thing I’ve noticed is that what works changes over time.  I think that sales in the traditional way of thinking is going the way of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sales | Tagged buying cycles, old school sales tactics, sales cycles | Leave a reply

Are Discounts Effective to Increase Sales?

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Posted on July 27, 2011 by Matt Fortenbery

In a word: no.  Short term it may spike sales a little but it is not a good long term strategy to grow your business.  Offering discounts simply trains your customers and especially your prospects  to always ask for them.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Sales | Tagged marketing with discounts, sale discounts | 2 Replies

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