Too often, when a product isn’t selling the way it should companies that don’t know any better reel in their marketing dollars and wait to see how things shake out. What this generally leads to, however, is an even greater dip in sales. If a product isn’t selling the way it’s expected to, instead of…
Tips for giving impromptu talks
Over the course of our careers and personal lives, there are times we are asked to speak without warning or sufficient preparation. And unlike a prepared speech, impromptu talks lack the benefits planning and practice provide and instead require us to think on our feet — which can be downright terrifying for many. Chances are high that…
Customer retention key to success in business
Because of all the advances in telecommunications technology, your clients, past clients and prospects have access to your competition at the tips of their fingers. So, one bad experience with your business and a few tweets later, the results could be disastrous for future sales. The key to retaining your clients is through strong customer…
Tips for managing your boss (really!)
“Manage my boss — are you kidding me?” The hardest part about managing your boss is warming up to the idea. Since it goes against everything we have been taught about job boundaries, the idea of managing management can be uncomfortable. However, as the Harvard Business Review points out, the benefits to your work life make…