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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

The crux of marketing is to anticipate (and meet) client needs whilst maximising profit. Price is a major driver of profit. Differential pricing is rarely discussed in professional services although it is often implicit in key account management. Often, pricing becomes the focus of these negotiations.

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Sales Targeting Toolbox for Professional Services Firms

Red Star Kim

Our target markets span large and small businesses; private, public sector and not for profit sectors; centralised and decentralised buying processes; procurement and user-led purchasing behaviour. Essentially a focus on the most profitable clients. So targeting is often more important and more challenging.

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Why Your Organisation Needs A Customer Crisis Plan

Jermaine Edwards

Regardless of the size, maturity or sophistication of your organisation, you can apply these ideas to protect your profits, reputation, relationships and revenues. Asking who’s got great skills at influencing, negotiating, analysing and creativity is the best way to start. Since then, Best Buy has grown profitably every year.

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Book review: Neuroscience for learning and development by Stella Collins

Red Star Kim

And mentions that the CIPD bought out three research reports between 2012 and 2014 describing the impact that neuroscience will have on learning. Topics include: Professional and Practical skills for Marketing & BD Assistants, The Proactive Marketing Executive and Future Marketing Manager.