It’s a question I have often been asked in the context of working with teams to improve their business development processes. 10 years ago I would have said that you can probably train most people in the skills to sell, however, that doesn’t mean they will use them. Negative perceptions of sales, an unwillingness to … Continue reading Can Anyone Be Trained To Sell?
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We may not normally think of vital signs when reviewing and planning our business but what if we did? What would we notice and would it be useful? Here are a few for each of the key business areas. Do any of these ring true for you? Finance Margins are so tight that any unexpected cost … Continue reading Know your vital signs
I recently had a query about an interest charge on my bank account and phoned directly to my branch. They initially couldn’t explain it, and asked if they could put me on hold while they investigated. They came back to say they needed to speak to someone else – at which point I suggested they … Continue reading Get your sales priorities right
This has got to be one of the most commonplace challenges for small businesses. Their favourite and best clients use them because they trust them – the person behind the business. However, in order to grow – or to even take a short holiday – they need to be able to say, ‘It won’t necessarily … Continue reading How to scale up when your business is just you!
