February 2010
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What’s Your Motivation?
I think everyone has received a sales call where they are trying to sound all buddy, buddy and you know they simply want your money.
Getting Past The Gatekeepers
…An old cowboy once told me, “If you don’t want to be treated like a cow, get on a horse.” You need to be distinctive or you will be lost in the shuffle.
Beware of the Scammers!
With over 10,000 people out of work, the scammers are refining their tactics. Some companies are becoming quite crafty utilizing magazines, which only promotes their company or product. It looks like a magazine you would find at Borders or your local 7-11. But this is actually a propaganda piece.
Are You Willing To Become A Hero?
Branding is a current buzz term, which encourages business to become identifiable via logo or style. Heroes simply are different, because they are willing to go beyond the typical.
Undercover Boss
Undercover Boss reveals what is happening within the rank and file of the company, as the CEO of the company works undercover…
…Some companies are using third party polling to achieve similar results. The honest input from the employees is vital to correcting the course of your company.
A Business Who Grows Too Fast
Some sales trainers will boast of helping companies increase 200% – 500%. I once asked one of these trainers if they have kept track of the business that failed because of their increased sales. He had no comment.