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Selling in Challenging Times Isn’t as Complex As You Think

Success

Millions of people have become more interested and involved—and their efforts to recycle, purchase foods grown locally and economize in the use of nonrenewable resources are making an impact. They make keeping on top of the latest industry news a low priority. This article was published in January 2009 and has been updated.

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Rebranding? 7 Keys to Ensure a Smooth Transition

Success

In the digital age, they are ultimately in control of whether they will ignore your messages, view or listen to them, share them with or without favorable comments or make a purchase. Consider Tropicana’s 2009 revamp of the established image on its orange juice packaging—the drinking straw stuck into a fresh orange.

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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

The Small Business Blog

Small Business world News Round-up – 2009/10/27 by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 27, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. — ST. — ST.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 15, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners.

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Reinvention: Key to Long Term Success

Make or Break Moments

saw an opportunity to help business owners by purchasing and maintaining the mainframe and allowing businesses to have Jim’s business do the computer work. So what does it take to be a computer business and stay a vibrant and valuable resource for 35 years in an industry that has had more changes than “Carter has liver pills?&#

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Common Job Search Mistakes

Job Advice Blog

Having worked with thousands of people trying to obtain positions of increased responsibility in their chosen industry or field, I have encountered the following common mistakes, resulting in failure to achieve optimal outcomes: No organized search strategy: You need a plan. Would you go to the supermarket without a list of things you need?

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The Potential Customer just Walked – How Much did it cost you.

Make or Break Moments

The article details the survey particulars (about 500 people per country surveyed), the worst hit industries, what ticked customers off and what set businesses apart. If the prospects that leave your business without purchasing were surveyed, what would be the reason they walked? My eye zeroed in on the key misses by companies.