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Lead Capturing At Trade Shows Doesn’t Always Work

Lead Capturing At Trade Shows Doesn’t Always Work

A couple of weeks ago I attended a conference run by a major software vendor, and the event incorporated an exhibition area for other software suppliers to promote their products to users and partners. Because I work in extensively in this particular field, I use the...
“Pushy” Salesperson? Not Me

“Pushy” Salesperson? Not Me

What’s the word most people associate with salespeople. “Pushy.” Ouch! Persistence is part of being a salesperson. In fact, 80% of sales require five or more follow-ups. And there’s an obvious difference between consistently adding a bit of value...
6 Outdated Sales Tactics You Need To Stop Using… NOW!

6 Outdated Sales Tactics You Need To Stop Using… NOW!

I’ve been selling for over 30 years, and it’s been huge fun…. Well most of the time. I’ve seen some incredible changes, and I can say without a doubt that sales is fun, critically important to scaling businesses, financially lucrative, and intellectually stimulating....
Our Guide To Sales Interview Questions

Our Guide To Sales Interview Questions

To build a strong sales organisation, it’s imperative to find people who can hit targets, 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...
What Targets Should I Set  For My Sales Team?

What Targets Should I Set For My Sales Team?

What’s one thing virtually every business does, no matter their industry, target customer, or product or service? They set goals or targets. These goals may be company-wide or department-specific. Without them, it’d be difficult for employees to understand their...