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6 Ways to Beat Lower-Priced Competitors

No More Cold Calling

Example: When CPA firms (like Arthur Andersen) launch consulting practices, companies that hire the CPA firm to audit their books often hire consultants from the same firm. Geoffrey James is a contributing editor and sales blogger for Inc.com and the author of Business Without the Bullsh*t: 49 Secrets and Shortcuts You Need to Know.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sales Metrics: What to Track, How to Track It, & Why

Hubspot Sales

Cost of selling as a percentage of revenue generated. Activity Sales Metrics. These sales metrics show what salespeople are doing on a daily basis. Activity metrics are “manageable,” meaning sales managers can directly influence them. Sales Hiring Metrics. Cost Per Acquisition.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building a Team for Black Business Owners

Hubspot Sales

As a Black small business owner, I took a closer look at the biggest obstacles I faced while building a team – such as finding talent, trusting team members, and managing the administrative tasks that come with contracts, payroll, and other documentation – and created the ultimate guide to building a team so you can focus on growing your business.

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Manage Smarter 258 — Managing Scared Employees During Transitions and Acquisitions with Cindy Anderson

SalesFuel

Cindy Anderson , founder of Thinc Strategy, shares her expertise on managing business transitions, mergers, and acquisitions. Cindy, a recovering CPA, emphasizes the importance of integrating cultures and maintaining employee satisfaction during transitions.

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A Sharp Stick in the Eye is Better Than "Think it Over"

Anthony Cole Training

Sales Coaching (40). sales coaching skills (10). sales competencies (12). sales development (55). sales excuses (15). Sales Force (5). sales goals (29). sales improvement (22). Sales Jobs (5). sales leadership development (4). sales management (49). sales people (8).

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The Glass Ceiling Hasn’t Shattered Just Yet

No More Cold Calling

” One of my colleagues, a partner in a national CPA firm, has her response ready whenever this scenario occurs. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' No one comments, and the group keeps talking. She immediately says, “I’m so glad you liked my idea.”

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[Missed Connections]: September Referral Selling Insights

No More Cold Calling

My client, a partner in a prominent CPA firm, doesn’t let such nonsense slide. It’s up to us to demonstrate behaviors that change perceptions, contribute to company goals, and accelerate our own success. However, we won’t get the chance unless we call out bad behavior when we see it.

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