It’s an age-old argument in business…Which is more important? Which one should command the most attention and effort? Marketing or sales? Here’s why the battle about which one matters most really needs to be about balance…
Imagine for a moment a balance scale with an empty plate hung by chains...
Chicago, IL — BusinessOpportunity.com launched its completely re-engineered website today. The site’s new design and its associated functions will enhance end-user navigability and customer satisfaction in a number of key ways:
Users who know what they are looking for can now narrow their search...
It’s Monday morning at 8 a.m., time for your weekly sales meeting. Chances are, if you’re a salesperson, you’re dreading yet one more session where one or more of the following occurs:
There’s really no concrete agenda, so the conversation just wanders with no real set goal in mind. In other words,...
It’s an age-old argument in business…Which is more important? Which one should command the most attention and effort? Marketing or sales? Here’s why the battle about which one matters most really needs to be about balance…
Imagine for a moment a balance scale with an empty plate hung by chains...
While Facebook and Twitter continue to stay strong, a number of other social media sites are popping up and grabbing the attention of consumers.
Social media provides free marketing opportunities, but it can also suck much-needed time away from the tasks that are more important to your day-to-day...
With more than 28 years of leasing experience and an Executive Masters in Business Administration, Scott Wheeler founded Wheeler Business Consulting LLC in 2008. Scott took a moment to talk with BusinessOpportunity.com’s Entrepreneur Exchange about some of the lessons he’s learned as a relatively new...
Mark Van Wye is the COO of Zoom Room Dog Agility Training Center and Canine Social Club where he oversees all day-to-day operations and serves as the director of its national and local marketing and branding activities. Here he takes a moment to share his thoughts on what it takes to be a successful...
In this second of a two-part series for Entrepreneur Exchange, President of Friendly Folks, Inc. Scott Kochman talks about sales and marketing, offers some key business management tips and shares the words that inspire him most:
What marketing strategies have you found to be most successful in...
The President of Friendly Folks, Inc., Scott Kochman takes time to share his words of advice and encouragement, as well as thoughts on “all things business start-up” in this two-part series with BusinessOpportunity.com’s Entrepreneur Exchange:
How does someone know if they have what it takes to own...
Rene Rodriguez is a life-long entrepreneur and the President, CEO and Founder of Speaking Roses. Here he talks about what attracted him to his current industry in the second part of his Entrepreneur Exchange feature:
What is it about the business/industry that you are in that made it attractive to...
Rene Rodriguez is a life-long entrepreneur and the President, CEO and Founder of Speaking Roses. Here he takes a moment to share his thoughts on what marketing approaches and strategies have worked best for him through the years, as well as his most inspiring thoughts when it comes to business:
What...
Chicago, IL — BusinessOpportunity.com launched its completely re-engineered website today. The site’s new design and its associated functions will enhance end-user navigability and customer satisfaction in a number of key ways:
Users who know what they are looking for can now narrow their search...
It’s Monday morning at 8 a.m., time for your weekly sales meeting. Chances are, if you’re a salesperson, you’re dreading yet one more session where one or more of the following occurs:
There’s really no concrete agenda, so the conversation just wanders with no real set goal in mind. In other words,...
Dominic Campasano, president of HTDI Financial since its inception in 2004, shares his vast experience and advice in an interview with BusinessOpportunity.com:
How does someone know if they have what it takes to own their own business?
The first thing someone needs to do is know if they have the...
In my last blog post I discussed cold-calling techniques and explained how cold calling isn’t all about “the sale”. Today I’ll touch on some techniques related to sales qualifying and ways you can improve your skills so you can close more deals.
Cold calling is not a favorite task of even the most...
Be honest, which would you rather do? Sit in the dentist’s chair for your semi-annual cleaning or make cold calls? I’m betting you had to think about that for a moment, and that most of you said you’d take the dentist option any day of the week. It’s sad but true that most of us view cold calling...
The word "negotiation" may awaken thoughts of movies with high-stakes hostage standoffs. In fact, the very idea of negotiating anything makes many of us feel uneasy. To be sure, negotiation can be unpleasant, especially when it’s with an angry or dissatisfied customer.
After more than two decades...
“According to a survey by Arthur Anderson Enterprise Group (www.anderson.com) among businesses with up to 19 employees that got (startup) funding, the sources were: 68% bank business loans, 22% leasing, 16% vendor credit, 12% credit cards, 9% private lenders, 6% personal bank loans, 3% private stock...
In today’s economic climate, obtaining a small business loan, and even a simple bridge loan to make payroll, can be a monumental task. While I can’t show you ways to “beat the system”, I can show you how you can stack the deck in your favor by doing some up-front preparation. Getting the proper documents...
In tough and uncertain economic times, many companies will often turn to leasing over buying to acquire the assets their growing company needs. I’d like to take this opportunity to offer a few insights on the basics of equipment financing, and enlighten you about the potential pitfalls of leasing so...
Working from home has its benefits, that’s for sure. No commute, no overhead, the money you make is your own, you’ve got the flexibility to do what you need to do when you need to do it, you’re your own boss… Wait a minute! These last two can certainly be great perks of the work-at-home lifestyle, but...
Cold Calling Is Still a Worthwhile Sales and Marketing Strategy, but Only If It’s Done the Right Way
With the arrival of computer technology the likes of which we’ve never seen before, not to mention cell phones and social marketing beyond our wildest dreams, there are some who would argue that...
The Power Of Video - Freevi
Every business needs to increase its presence online, and video is one method that can get a business’ message seen and heard by millions of potential customers each month who might not otherwise be looking for them in traditional search engines.
Did you know that over...
With more than 28 years of leasing experience and an Executive Masters in Business Administration, Scott Wheeler founded Wheeler Business Consulting LLC in 2008. Scott took a moment to talk with BusinessOpportunity.com’s Entrepreneur Exchange about some of the lessons he’s learned as a relatively new...
