Top salespeople use these simple rules to keep their customers buying from them--even in the face of steep competition. Customer loyalty is the key to profitability
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The six steps every business owner must follow to find better talent. I once took an informal survey at a speaking event
Read More »Start a Company … & Stay Married
Hint: It's harder than it sounds. Here's how we make it work, and stay happy while running a successful business.
Read More »How to Tell a Mentor He’s Wrong
He's got the experience and the know-how, but his advice is off the mark. How to handle a mentor you don't agree with.
Read More »Chobani Yogurt Tickles The Tastes Of Pinterest Addicts, And So Can Your Brand
There's a new social media platform every minute, it seems, and the darling of the moment is Pinterest. Here are some expert tips from Chobani Yogurt's social media team on how to get beyond flavor of the week
Read More »Create Better LinkedIn Connections
Want to create an expansive and powerful network? We asked LinkedIn's power users for their best tips.
Read More »The Secret to Retail Store Profitability
How one retailer discovered the secret to expanding from three to 15 stores profitably. One retail client of ours had a small boutique business unit (selling upscale French clothing) that was a real puzzler. They were seeing great profitability in their New York boutique, significant losses from their Los Angeles boutique, and moderate profitability just down the street in Orange County.
Read More »10 Tricks for Special Client Meals
Take client entertaining to a whole new level by creating a memorable experience. Your clients will thank you for it. Anyone can pick up a check–and if you spend much time with clients, you probably have
Read More »5 Ways to Cut Customer Risk
A big customer win can be exhilarating. Just make sure you don't put all your eggs in one basket. Remember winning that first big customer?
Read More »5 Ways to Cut Customer Risk
A big customer win can be exhilarating. Just make sure you don't put all your eggs in one basket
Read More »5 Ways to Cut Customer Risk
A big customer win can be exhilarating. Just make sure you don't put all your eggs in one basket. Remember winning that first big customer?
Read More »Attention Business Owners/Aspiring Authors: How To Have A Great Relationship With Your Publisher
Despite the recent surge in self-publishing, traditional publishers and small to mid-size publishing houses are still going to be around. Not every business owner can self-publish , nor does every one choose to
Read More »Celebrate Your Mistakes; You’ll Learn
The best businesspeople don't know everything. They're the ones who are brave and truthful enough to admit mistakes--and learn the most from them along the way
Read More »Smarter Sales: 2 Hours Is All You Need
Business owners: For better sales efforts, do each of these 30-minute tasks just once a week--but do them every week. Feeling overwhelmed
Read More »5 Ways to Improve Customer Retention
Building these steps into your operations will help you to significantly improve customer retention and create significant value for your business. We hate to sound like a broken record, but we can't say it enough—developing loyal customers is the most important thing you can do for your business
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