Tag Archives: sales

What makes customers buy from you online? Two little words
Posted on December 14, 2009 by admin

By Karen Axelton What two little words are most likely to get online browsers to buy this holiday season? According to comScore, they could be “free shipping.” MediaPost says the research firm reports in that the percentage of online transactions … Read More →

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Support your local small business
Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky A blog post I wrote for BizJournals.com earlier this year has taken on a life of its own. Here’s what I wrote in March 2009: “I heard a story on the radio about a man who had … Read More →

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Why now is the time to try something new
Posted on October 13, 2009 by admin

By Karen Axelton An interesting study on “comfort food” reported by HealthDay News could have some positive implications for entrepreneurs trying to win new customers. While conventional wisdom is that people under stress tend to eat more comfort foods such … Read More →

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Selling made simple
Posted on September 15, 2009 by admin

By Rieva Lesonsky In my (relatively) new life as a business owner, I’ve gone on a lot of sales calls and here are a few things I’ve learned. Be prepared. Some people try to make a sale without fully exploring … Read More →

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