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“Supplier” Or “Business Partner” Which Are You?

“Supplier” Or “Business Partner” Which Are You?

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Proten Sales Development has just completed another successful year and there’s an element of smug satisfaction in signing off the latest set of annual accounts. In part that’s down to the results we achieved, but in a way,...
I’m Angry!!

I’m Angry!!

I’m angry!! There.. I’ve said it. I wouldn’t normally make political comments on social media, but some aspects of how small businesses have been treated over the last six months just makes me mad! I’m not criticising the support packages that HAVE been made available...
How To Run Quick And Effective Sales Meetings

How To Run Quick And Effective Sales Meetings

Sales meetings are crucial to a sales team’s success … provided of course that they’re run properly. But a poorly-run, disorganised meeting isn’t just inconvenient, it’s a waste of everyone’s time and effort. During an internal sales meeting, team members typically...
Why Your Sales Opportunity Might Not Actually Be Dead

Why Your Sales Opportunity Might Not Actually Be Dead

When a sales opportunity stalls, it’s tempting for us to think the worst. We’ve all been guilty of it at one time or another. You might try repeating your close technique, offer an expiring discount, or roll several requests into one conversation. These...