Marc Wayshak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Are you a small business owner or a company founder who has found yourself in the role of the lead salesperson for your company? It’s a really common place to be because the reality is that sales is the driving force of any business, and we, as business owners, often have to master the process of selling what we do.

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Smooth Sale

APRIL 26, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How to Choose An Impactful Small Business Name One of the most challenging steps of starting a business is picking an appropriate name. An admirable business name refers to the following: · Does the name indicate the theme of the business?

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 3, 2024

That put a sour taste in my mouth regarding using that AI tool for my small business. Aside from ChatGPT and my specific use for it, plenty of other AI tools on the market can help your small business. How AI Can Help Your Small Business First, consider three ways AI can support your small business.

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No More Cold Calling

MARCH 25, 2021

She decided special training was needed for girls who wanted to become saleswomen, and perhaps one day, women sales leaders. And as a member of the executive committee of the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union of Boston, she had the means to provide that training. Learn more here. In Summary.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Small Businesses As the host of this enlightening podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with John Golden, from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, and John Nieuwenburg , a professional business coach since 2004.

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Sales 2.0

APRIL 23, 2020

Some firms sell products designed only for small businesses but many companies have products or services that can work for bigger companies but they have fallen into the habit of selling to smaller companies. (I define enterprise accounts as companies with over 1,000 employees, definitions vary). This does not apply to all companies.

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SocialSellinator

JULY 14, 2023

By utilizing social media services and marketing, small business owners can leverage their online presence , expand their reach, and engage with their target customers like never before. Yet, the fact remains that 77% of these businesses are leveraging social media platforms to boost their brand awareness and customer engagement.

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Pipeliner

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you own a small business, you may be able to enjoy a double benefit by giving back. You can help improve the world for others and help your business grow. Protecting Your Business Financially Disasters from hurricanes to intellectual property theft can be nearly impossible for small businesses to recover from.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Photo by u_n898l6o2op via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Marketing Strategies to Embrace for Small Business Growth Strategizing a robust marketing plan is advantageous and frequently essential for success in small business’s wide and cutthroat world.

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Smooth Sale

JUNE 9, 2023

Photo by FelixMittermeier via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: How Does Weather Affect Small Businesses? Weather affects all businesses, but it can have the most significant impact on smaller ones. Here’s how it can affect small businesses and how to avoid these problems.

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Sales 2.0

JULY 17, 2019

I graduated from Wharton’s MBA program in 1993 and had no sales training at all. Since then I’ve sold millions of dollars of technology and services, run my own sales outsourcing and training company, grown a digital agency and pioneered a new approach to selling now known as “social selling”.

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No More Cold Calling

OCTOBER 2, 2014

During the training simulations, our heroes instruct the new guys how to land a space shuttle manually, which the young astronauts think is ridiculous, insisting that with such a great, modern machine, all they need to know is how to make an instrument landing. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business'

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No More Cold Calling

MAY 29, 2014

Her training courses and process help companies increase sales by 5 to 25 percent, strengthen employee retention and engagement, and drive customer loyalty. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' It’s that simple: Great outcomes begin with clarifying real expectations.”. . About the Author.

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No More Cold Calling

APRIL 17, 2014

But most sales reps enter the field without any formal training. In fact, three out of four salespeople aren’t performing up to par, according to research from sales training consulting firm, Kurlan & Associates. Most of the people in the 74% bracket can improve if they get training. Then there are 74% who are failing.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 9, 2014

I completely agree that sales organizations should focus on hiring, training, coaching, and retaining Millennials—tapping into the innate talents these digital natives bring to the table. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' But does that mean sales reps over age 30 are becoming obsolete?

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No More Cold Calling

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

But by now everyone knows that coaching and training are what turn salespeople into top performers. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' Under constant pressure to deliver sales, they focus on reports and not on the critical sales activities that generate revenue.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 8, 2018

While other CRMs can be easily outgrown as a company gets larger, Salesforce offers solutions that can be scaled and upgraded to meet the needs of any business – from startup to enterprise level. . Salesforce offers small businesses the capabilities of an enterprise-level CRM.

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 16, 2014

With no formal sales training and very little real-world experience, today’s salespeople aren’t equipped to succeed. The Anatomy of a Sales Team Most new salespeople receive little training, even less coaching , and no real-world experience. Most of the people in the 74% bracket can improve if they get training. I didn’t.

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 8, 2018

While other CRMs can be easily outgrown as a company gets larger, Salesforce offers solutions that can be scaled and upgraded to meet the needs of any business – from startup to enterprise level. . Salesforce offers small businesses the capabilities of an enterprise-level CRM.

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Mr. Inside Sales

APRIL 2, 2021

Try working with the examples below: Elevator pitch example #1: “ __, we help small business owners save on average 20% on their shipping costs while also increasing their efficiency and tracking. ON DEMAND SALES TRAINING THAT GETS RESULTS! To see how we can help you, I’d like to schedule a brief, 10-minute meeting next week…”.

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Smooth Sale

MARCH 18, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Will You Use Nine Proven Strategies for Building Your Small Business? We each realize that being a small business owner requires much work and dedication to get our company off the ground. Nine Proven strategies For Building Your Small Business 1.

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Smooth Sale

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Want to Sell Stock In Your Small Business? Raising capital is essential to the success of many small companies, and one way to drum up extra funds is to sell stock in the business. Do You Want to Sell Stock In Your Small Business?

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No More Cold Calling

AUGUST 7, 2014

So if you’ve provided all the tools and training they need to succeed long-term, and they’re still more trouble than they’re worth, it’s time to make some tough decisions. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' It’s also possible you just hired the wrong people in the first place.

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Hubspot Sales

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

However, basic product knowledge training isn’t enough. So, how can you train your sales reps on the product they’re selling and ensure they’ll remember the information when they’re making a sale? Below, you’ll learn how to train your salespeople to sell your product better and faster. Solve for the customer.

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No More Cold Calling

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Here’s his take: “ New manager training programs advocate the importance of spending one-on-one time with employees. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Salespeople Small Business' This helps you get to know their individual skills and get a sense of what motivates them personally. Read more about Tris.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 19, 2024

They have been founded on the bank's knowledge of community families, their spending histories, or their small business's finances. For centuries, community banks have invested in their local communities and promoted relationship banking.

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Smooth Sale

JULY 13, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Realize the Benefits All Small Businesses Can Expect From Promotional Products? Do you want to improve your career, or are you looking to improve your business? With that said, a logo is one of the most significant ways for small businesses to stand out.

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Smooth Sale

MAY 17, 2023

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Managed WordPress Hosting vs. Regular Hosting: Which Is Right for Your Small Business? Your small business site won’t bring in new business if customers can’t access it online. How Do These Hosting Types Stack Up for Your Small Business?

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

At that time in the 80s, Dallas had small businesses and strip centers popping up every day and I would literally case my territory at least every other day so that I could be the first in the door, when a store opened. Because if I was not and the ad showed up in The Dallas Morning News, here is what happened…

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No More Cold Calling

DECEMBER 30, 2021

If virtual sales training was ever needed, this was the time. Small Business Leaders Don’t Want to Learn How to Sell. October was National Women’s Small Business Month in the U.S.! Now imagine a woman owning a business in the 1960s. Read “ Small Business Leaders Don’t Want to Learn How to Sell ”).

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No More Cold Calling

JUNE 19, 2014

The better strategy (for everyone involved) is to give your team the tools and training they need to find their own solutions. Associations Enterprise Sales Management Small Business referral networks referral sales referral selling Referrals sales strategy sales techniques sales tips' Click here.

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Smooth Sale

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Photo by Geralt via Pixabay Attract the Right Job or Clientele: Training Programs to Empower Employees and Business Growth In today’s dynamic business environment, investing in employee training isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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Act!

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While enterprises have been at the forefront of AI adoption , small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are catching up fast. According to a recent survey , 75 percent of small businesses already use AI solutions. AI algorithms are limited by the data sets used to train AI models.

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BuzzBoard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Summary A 2024 small business statistic reveals that 47% of all small businesses consider marketing as their primary strategy for growth. For instance, almost 36% of small businesses dont even have a website of their own! And rightly so. And the scope is huge.

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MTD Sales Training

AUGUST 24, 2017

I recently wrote this guide on 7 ways to improve Health and Safety for small businesses. I know you have a number of small businesses that you deal with. MTD Sales Training | Sales Blog | Image courtesy of Big Stock Photo. Try something like this: “Thanks for your time today, John. Happy Selling! Sean McPheat.

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BuzzBoard

MAY 29, 2024

At the outset, while generative AI or GenAI promises the power of personalization at scale and steps in as a game-changer for SMB-focused sales, many of them can still be severely deficient in the depth of personalization—most suited to capture small business attention.

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Sales 2.0

AUGUST 13, 2024

The #1 challenge for most salespeople, and small business owners, is getting enough meetings with prospects for their product or service. Getting through the door to have conversations that may lead to business opportunities seems to be getting harder every day. We do not want more emails or voice mails from sales reps.

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