by Phil Sayers | Oct 9, 2020 | News
To build a strong sales organisation, it’s imperative to find people who can hit target, handle rejection, and be persistent without turning aggressive. Sales isn’t an easy job to hire for, and the wrong person can keep your company from meeting important...
by Phil Sayers | Sep 29, 2020 | News
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,...
by Phil Sayers | Sep 25, 2020 | News
What is a sales opportunity, and when do you know it’s not a lead anymore? There is no single, universal definition. However, some common misconceptions deserve to be clarified because the concept of an opportunity impacts your sales process, your ability to...
by Phil Sayers | Sep 21, 2020 | News
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...
by Phil Sayers | Sep 9, 2020 | News
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...
