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Posted on: 01 March, 2008

Author: Christee Fontanez

Double Your Insurance Leads by Targeting an Emerging Market

It is no secret to those Insurance agencies who are already successfully selling to Hispanics that it is quickly becoming beneficial and lucrative to target this market. There is new data available th... It is no secret to those Insurance agencies who are already successfully selling to Hispanics that it is quickly becoming beneficial and lucrative to target this market. There is new data available that backs the spending power and growth of this group. So why, then, isn’t every agency successful at marketing to this ever-evolving Hispanic population? Here are 5 key tips you must know when marketing Insurance...

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Posted on: 16 February, 2008

Author: Brian Cliette

Bapes

Staying up-to-date with the latest trends in fashion can be very harmful to your wallet.  The more expensive something is, the more it seems that it’s something you ought to have.  And righ... Staying up-to-date with the latest trends in fashion can be very harmful to your wallet.  The more expensive something is, the more it seems that it’s something you ought to have.  And right now, everyone seems to be wearing bapes, or bathing ape shoes.  But at as much as one hundred dollars a pair, who can afford them?  It seems like an awful lot of money to...

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Posted on: 20 August, 2007

Author: Ari Galper

How to Diffuse Cold Calling Pressure Points

Sales pressure is a mighty saboteur. And it comes in all shapes, sizes, and flavors.  Beginning any conversation with the anticipation of a sale puts the whole conversation under pressure. This doesn’... Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com

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Posted on: 20 August, 2007

Author: Ari Galper

4 Classic Cold Calling Mistakes

Have you noticed that the old “tried and true” cold calling techniques which were once successful have completely lost their effectiveness over the years? They just don’t work anymore.  But many salespeople are still use them because that’s all they know. They’re working from that old, ineffective cold calling mindset. And they’re making the same mistakes over and over again.  I’d like to talk about 4 classic cold calling mistakes from the old traditional approach that will put you on the wrong path if you’re not careful. 1. Deliver a strong, enthusiastic sales pitchPeople almost always feel “pushed” by sales...

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Posted on: 13 May, 2007

Author: Mark Hunter

The Five Types of Shoppers

Finding new customers is an issue constantly faced by the retail industry today. Success requires a better understanding of the five main types of shoppers. In the retail industry, it seems as though we are constantly faced with the issue of trying to find new customers. Most of us are obsessed with making sure our advertising, displays, and pricing all “scream out” to attract new customers. This focus on pursuing new customers is certainly prudent and necessary, but, at the same time, it can wind up hurting us. Therefore, our focus really should be on the 20% of our clients...

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Posted on: 29 March, 2007

Author: Jim Meisenheimer

10 Quick Sales Tips

Here are 10 quick sales tips you can use as a sales-generator for your business. 1.  Get in the habit of sending at least five hand written notes every day.  Be sure you send a note to anyone (intern... Here are 10 quick sales tips you can use as a sales-generator for your business. 1.  Get in the habit of sending at least five hand written notes every day.  Be sure you send a note to anyone (internal and external customers) who helps you make a sale.  To add a touch of class use a fountain pen with blue ink....

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Posted on: 21 March, 2007

Author: Peter Lawless

Introducing ADSPORT, the lead generation phenomenon that really delivers

If you're in business or sales, you need leads. Leads turn into sales and that means staying alive. How much time and money have you spent in the past, without really knowing what return you got? Worse still, can you remember campaigns that you ran, that delivered NO results? There is an old saying “Together we stand, divided we fall”. Lead generation is no different! How Often Do You Find Yourself Saying: "I Wish I Knew How to Generate Qualified Sales Leads"? Is this further compounded by a lack of knowledge, time and budget? This article briefly describes ADSPORT, the...

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Posted on: 20 March, 2007

Author: Peter Lawless

How to handle the top 10 SME Sales Objections - Part I

This article will explore the types of objection, how they arise and how to overcome and avoid them. Part II will then discuss the 10 most common objections, and how to handle them to close the sale. You must get the customer to reiterate the value that they are getting first and foremost. A Sale is considered closed when the buyer and seller reach agreement on terms for the buyer to take ownership of a product or service. To get to this stage, the seller normally has to “close” the sale, by asking the buyer for their business. This is...

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Posted on: 26 April, 2006

Author: Jeff Hardesty

Sales Prospecting and a Targeted Selection Process

What’s a Targeted Selection Process?  As related to prospecting, it is a process or system of defining whom you want to call on and performing the due diligence of data procurement to understand ... What’s a Targeted Selection Process?  As related to prospecting, it is a process or system of defining whom you want to call on and performing the due diligence of data procurement to understand who you are calling on and why you have chosen them. It can be as simple as choosing an industry, picking a company name out of the yellow pages, understanding the appropriate level...

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Posted on: 23 September, 2005

Author: Jim McCormick

The World Has Changed. What is a Sales Professional to Do?

We have all been confronted with dramatic change in the last year. We are all confronted with new challenges. So, as a sales professional, what do you do now?Recognize the PositivesRecent traumatic ev... We have all been confronted with dramatic change in the last year. We are all confronted with new challenges. So, as a sales professional, what do you do now?Recognize the PositivesRecent traumatic events have caused most everyone to reassess their priorities. Most of us have asked ourselves, “What’s important?” This is a positive development. While we are all inclined to return to our old patterns, going through...

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