May, 2010

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Trend or Statement of Hope?

Credo

If you read my post from last week, you know that Credo conducts admission data research on behalf of the North American Coalition for Christian Admission Professionals (NACCAP).

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3 Tips to Reduce Cold Calling Anxiety

Sales Gravy

ItÂ’s common when cold calling without a script to feel anxiety and pressure even before you connect with someone. When the Prospect answers the phone you only have the opening sentence to grab their attention.

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Hallelujuh! Brainshark is Changing the Way We Communicate

SBI

Remember when all software used to come in a box? Then along came Salesforce.com and everything began to change. A growing percentage of software is now “rented” or hosted online. This has had a huge impact for end-users in both lower costs and higher functionality. There is an equally powerful shift happening in the way we present information; to prospects, customers, students and others.

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Closing the Deal: Separate the Prospects from the Suspects

Sales Gravy

If they're not willing to be involved, then they're just using you either for information or because they are afraid to tell you "no." You can get them involved by asking them to do something for you after you've left.

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2024, The Year of the Customer

2023's struggles fueled a shift: companies are ditching wasteful strategies in favor of data and AI-powered growth. Enter 2024, the year GTC takes center stage. Discover 5 ways a customer-centric approach unlocks new revenue and delivers lasting success.

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3 T's of Negotiating: Trust, Time, & Tactics

Sales Gravy

Successful negotiating requires you have a strategy. The clearer your strategy before negotiating, the more successful you will be. At the core of the strategy is what I refer to as the “3 Ts of Negotiating: Trust, Time, and Tactics.

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What's Your Point? Can You Write Your Concept on the Back of a Business Card?

Sales Gravy

Have you prepared a presentation that could be delivered in 1 minute, 5 minutes or 15 minutes? With busy and unexpected schedules your planned hour meeting can get cut short.

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Develop an Effective Recruiting Program and Recruit Your Way to the Top!

Sales Gravy

When you recruit the right person you will find that they're self-motivated and eager to train.

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What You Need to Know About CRM and Email

SBI

There are well over 100 CRM and SFA programs available to choose from. And if you’re still choosing, you’re not alone. Although I can’t find statistics – my own experience is that 1 out of 3 people I ask, do NOT yet have a CRM program installed. The dirty little secret about CRM is the lack of integration with email platforms.

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