Factors To Consider For Outsourced Sales Decisions

Factors To Consider For Outsourced Sales Decisions

The main reason why businesses choose to outsource sales is to ensure the job gets done without too much hassle. Typically, outsourcing helps you to grow your business by increasing sales. It also relieves you of some duties and allows you to focus on other important activities. Businesses that use outsourced sales … Read more

Which fictional salesperson are you?

which fictional salesperson are you?

Sales isn’t an easy job. No matter the product, persuading someone to buy is never easy. Furthermore, while there are some established best practices, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to sales. Much of sales is trial and error, testing things to see what works for you – the best … Read more

Infographic: Digital Coupons

infographic digital coupon header

The growth of digital coupons has revolutionized how people interact with coupons. There is no longer a need to print your coupon and bring it to the store as digital coupons are becoming commonplace. In 2012, 92.2 million adults redeemed online coupons and this figure is expected to grow to 124.4 million … Read more

Marketing Idea #9: Match Competitors’ Prices

marketing ideas match competitor prices

Offer to match your competition’s prices. Bargain shoppers thrive on being able to bring in your competition’s ads to have you beat the prices. There are a few things that work to your advantage here: Your regular patrons will be less likely to be swayed away from you because of price. The … Read more

Marketing Idea #19: Perfect Your Powers of Persuasion

Marketing Ideas Public Speaking

Hone your public-speaking skills. Join Toastmasters (www.toastmasters.org). As you move onward and upward into the business community, you will be called upon to give presentations before groups (one of the best ways to be perceived as an authority on your topic). Being proficient and persuasive in communicating ideas and stories before an … Read more

Marketing Idea #43: Tips to Make Your Grand Opening Successful

Marketing Ideas Grand Opening

To make your grand opening successful: schedule it during high-traffic times (if your location allows for it), throw a big grand opening sale, offer food (make this appropriate to the clientele you are seeking), provide a tent for seating outside, send a direct or email mailing the local market, offer demonstrations of … Read more

Marketing Idea #53: Start a Sidewalk Sale

Marketing Ideas Sidewalk Sales

Just because you provide a service instead of a product, it doesn’t mean you can’t participate in sidewalk sales. Use sidewalk sales to: Get to know your neighborhood and its foot traffic. Educate the public on what you do. Survey the public for what they want. Get suggestions and ideas from people … Read more