Archives posted in: Selling

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Illuminating the Market

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 3, 2003

Since the invention of the tunable laser, scientists have enjoyed tweaking matter with its luminescence with remarkable control. Without it, our ability…

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The Full Contact Sport of Creating Business Customers

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 9, 2003

Janice & Mike’s Quandary at XYZ Corp. Janice, Salesperson at XYZ Corp: “I have been cold-calling these prospects, but they don’t want…

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Powering the Business: Rolodexes vs. Campaigns

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 25, 2003

Pushcart or Engine Powered? Starting a business venture with a good Rolodex is like starting at the top of a hill with…

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Hiring Outstanding Sales Executives – Steps to Take and Traps to Avoid

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 11, 2003

Bringing the right sales person into your organization can have a tremendous impact on your company’s success. Recruiting sales professionals should be…

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Sales and Marketing Survey of Manufacturing Sector

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 19, 2003

US Manufacturers have been hit with one management improvement revolution after the other. Total quality management, lean production, just-in-time inventory, work-in-motion, reduced…

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Closers, Industry Dynamics, and Improving Revenue

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 5, 2003

When prospects’ decision cycle elongates towards infinitum and the overall revenue stream turns into a trickle, many an executive has turned to…

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Sales Territory Alignment: Grow Sales Without Adding Resources

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 5, 2003

For many companies, the sales force is one of their most expensive human resource investments, with sales calls costing upwards of several…

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Accelerate Rapport-Accelerate Your Sales

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 5, 2003

Business developers know the importance of relationship in winning and growing business. Even in IT, sales is still a people business and…

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Hitting the Ground Running – Stephanie Covall-Pinnix of SGS Net

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 9, 2002

In August of 2002, Stephanie Covall-Pinnix was appointed as Director of Business Development at SGS Net. Despite the tough economic times and…

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From High Level Values to Features and Benefits: Nadim Shehayed of IAR Systems

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 28, 2002

IAR Systems, a Swedish company with operations in the US and around the globe, is providing products and services to make developing…

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