Dont be just a vendor, be the decision makers partner Sep 22, 2008
There is nothing new in sales and selling techniques, there is only new technology that affects the way we sell. I love when I am able to look at the same concept of selling from a fresh and different viewpoint. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Decorator Consultant Sep 18, 2008
Ability to utilize direct selling techniques to build and retain a customer following. Requires knowledge of PC data input skills and internet navigation and the ability to interpret data. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Drug watchdog NICE 'spends more on 'spin' than tests on new ... Sep 10, 2008
Apart from their dubious selling techniques, they take up Doctors time - paid for by the Taxpayer. - cap, London, UK, 10/9/2008 08:26. (Daily Mail)
Salespeople should never fear climbing corporate hierarchy for contacts Sep 2, 2008
What I mean by this is that there is nothing new in sales and selling techniques. There is only new technology that affects the way that salespeople sell. (Columbus Business First, OH)
It takes energy to make a sale but it helps if you have your eye on the target Aug 21, 2008
There are many selling techniques, but what is most important is to keep your energy high. This you accomplish by celebrating your wins and getting excited about what you do. (Business Report, South Africa)
Campbell Alliance names Naeymi-Rad COO Aug 8, 2008
He will work to ensure better collaboration among the business units and also to establish best practices for selling techniques that will be used across all six groups, said James Forte, Campbell s director of public and media relations. Naeymi-Rad, who was the first employee hired by CEO John Campbell when he started the firm in 1997, will work closely with the leaders of each practice area as the firm attempts to become more efficient in its operations. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Leading the charge in corporate responsibility Aug 4, 2008
All our credit principles are directed towards making sure that everything, even our selling techniques, are done properly. On how we spend it, if youre talking about purchasing electricity and so forth, then we are keen to ensure that our direct impact or footprint within society is correct. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The wrong kind of incentive Jul 13, 2008
I suspect that Stevens believes that had the sub-prime affair carried on for a few more years many Australian banks would have been seduced by the short term gains that come when the selling techniques of used car salesmen are applied to high finance. So in some ways we were lucky. (Business Spectator)
Market cowboys reined in Mar 7, 2008
When the traders with borrowed stock use short-selling techniques to target individual stocks, such as Allco Finance Group and ABC Learning Centres, they can send shares into a tailspin ... " The ASX will also review the removal of particular stocks from the approved short sale list to make sure those on the list have enough liquidity. In recent weeks, hedge funds have been targeting illiquid stocks, which are more easily manipulated by short selling techniques. When reports began circulating in... (The Australian)
Small business at its roots Mar 6, 2008
He takes time to talk with potential buyers, and says a reputation for having good products to sell and being helpful and informative are far better selling techniques than trying to undercut fellow market vendors on price or selling your products at a loss in an effort to compete with other sources of produce. McConnell says people visit and shop at farmers markets for very specific reasons. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Phone Firm 'Slamming' Scams Still Rife Feb 25, 2008
This has brought about much greater use of direct selling techniques, where salespeople make their approaches via telephone, on the doorstep, or in public places such as supermarkets. An Ofcom spokesman said: "Slamming is a very serious issue where a person has their home phone switched to a different provider without their apparent consent.". (Sky News)
Friday Finishers Feb. 15, 2007 Feb 15, 2008
He is scheduled to teach courses in retailing, marketing and selling techniques. Thank goodness it isn t business ethics. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Solid strategy Feb 10, 2008
It s also a safe bet that Lewis used her best selling techniques when she was talking about what Washington and Beaufort County have to offer to tourists. The Hub s initiative bodes well for Washington, Beaufort County and the Inner Banks. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Doorstep Lending Targets Poor At Christmas Dec 24, 2007
"They employ brokers to go round areas, for example an estate, and knock on people's doors and offer them loans."They have very persuasive selling techniques - they want to be your friend, or they know someone who knows you, so it all seems quite friendly and this seems quite a safe person to borrow money from. "The agents collect the money weekly and many build up relationships with their customers over several years.And this, according to the debt counsellors, is the key to doorstep lending -... (Sky News)
Decision Dynamics announces appointment of new Executive Vice President U.S. Sales Dec 12, 2007
Mr. Strahm brings over 18 years of experience in direct sales, sales leadership and project operations to the role, including an extensive background in capital software and systems sales, executive level relationship development, and consultative and strategic selling techniques. Prior to joining Decision Dynamics, Mr. Strahm was the Director of Business Development for Siemens - New Energy Associates, a leading global provider of end-to-end information technology and consulting solutions for... (PR Newswire)
Drug Promotion Takes to the Web Dec 5, 2007
Perhaps the most important driver in the effort to improve selling techniques is the bottom line. Revenues are shrinking industrywide as many blockbuster drugs from the past decade lose patent protection. (ABC News -- Wire)
Local Cable Ad Sales Nov 8, 2007
So advices Janek Performance Group, which trains sales organizations in selling techniques. Among tips for getting the meeting: Have a concrete proposal that entices prospects and makes it difficult to say no. Researching prospects in advance is a must, Janek says. (Multichannel News)
Boiler room inquiry by FSA brings two arrests Nov 4, 2007
The FSA began investigating Universal after allegations that overseas boiler rooms using cold calling, high-pressure selling techniques had instructed duped investors to make cheques payable to the company. The regulator said that Universal and related organisations GS Asset Management and Continental Administrative Services sent more than 5 million of investors money overseas in a 12-month period. (Times Online)
Daily sex can help to repair sperm, says fertility doctor Oct 16, 2007
In a report highlighting the use of loosely worded scientific-sounding language, they call for 11 companies to justify their selling techniques. About this article. (Guardian Unlimited)
Weighing the cost of dying Oct 8, 2007
The NSW Fair Trading Minister, Linda Burney, said she was aware ACBF companies had been known to use high-pressure selling techniques in Aboriginal communities and would ask the Commissioner for Fair Trading to investigate whether they were complying with the NSW law on funeral funds. "This is very concerning Some of these sharks who prey on people, in this case Aboriginal people, they find ways to do things legally but that doesn't mean they're acting ethically or morally.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Avoid This Enormous Rip-Off! Sep 28, 2007
3) PPI is usually promoted using high-pressure selling techniques. At most lenders, the emphasis is on meeting PPI sales targets, not on making sure that policies meet customer needs. (Sky News)
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Derr to be different Aug 15, 2007
Horse farms and ranches may seem worlds away from urban homes in historic neighborhoods but each requires the same niche-market selling techniques, says Houston real estate broker Karen Derr. And she should know. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Cold Calling and Old School Sales Techniques Decline Due To New Cold Call Crusher Course Jul 15, 2007
Tyler Wilson, who is the foremost authority on the latest cutting-edge selling techniques, has seen cold calling rapidly decline due to the ineffectiveness to make sales in today's economy ... Laws protecting consumers against the barrage of cold calling salespeople are being put into place as a last resort to stop these old-school selling techniques. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Reeling in true love Jun 26, 2007
They taught me how to gut and fillet the fish and their selling techniques. They taught me how to identify the different fish and which ones sold faster. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Business Analysis: Is it time to sell up? May 22, 2007
The results made compelling viewing, exposing Foxtons' irregular selling techniques. The programme focused on the use of faked documents to support inflated prices and false offers put forward to sellers. (Independent)
Radwan earns accredited insurance adviser distinction Apr 22, 2007
The designation indicates an in-depth understanding of insurance coverages, marketing concepts, selling techniques and agency and sales management. Radwan has been a commercial insurance account representative in the Portsmouth office since 2003. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Water Cooler Feb 19, 2007
"Here's some of his advice:Don't oversell: Don't pack too much information about yourself into the first date or first virtual introduction. You risk sounding self-absorbed.Use a "rolling-thunder" campaign: Sprinkle information about yourself over time through a series of e-mails or dates to build the relationship.Provide proof: Don't declare your credentials. Instead, tell a story that shows who you are as a person.Always underpromise and overdeliver: Don't set yourself up for failure by making... (The Ledger)
