“There is nothing more important to any business than sales. Without a sale, nothing else matters.”Billy Holmes, 1970 That is one of many quotes that you won’t struggle to find which iterates the point. Worldwide – a ridiculously high % of new businesses fail within 2yrs and this has been the case for decades worth of research but why?! Do a search online and you won’t struggle to find lots
Ok, so you need to hire a new sales recruit (or more)….good for you! Do you have a job specification for the role? If not, how are you going to know what you’re looking for?! If you do have one, is it something that the general public could easily understand? Can you find common traits amongst your previous best recruits, high performing colleagues (past and present) or others who you
A blog inspired by reading The E-Myth (Michael Gerber) and one that 99% of business owners will resonate with. If you’re thinking of starting a business or you’ve already started one and you haven’t read the book, I highly recommend you do so.
A tricky question ALL business owners will have to ask themselves. Thankfully though, the answer is simple…. Both! End of blog. Ok, let’s flesh this out so the time you take to read this is worthwhile.
This blog will help you understand what, until you stop this from happening, the effects will be on your business and then provides some advice on how to stop it.
Automation – using technology to reduce human involvement in processes to supposedly improve efficiency and output. The word has been around since the late 1940s when it was attributed to Henry Ford. However, the concept of using machines and technology to do a task better than a human can arguably be associated with the invention of the wheel over 5000 years ago.
You’re one of the many people in business who recognise the need to seek external support but you’re not exactly clear on what type of support you need and how you’ll benefit from that. Do I need coaching, mentoring, consulting, or training? What are the differences between these, and which is going to suit me best?
I need to start this by highlighting the BIG mistake that lots of businesses make in this situation – THE BEST SALESPERSON DOES NOT = THE BEST SALES LEADER! Just because someone’s excelled as a salesperson does not guarantee their success as a leader. Now that’s off my chest, we can move on.
Should I pay my sales staff commission? How do I get the plan right so that it works for my business and the sales staff? Two very important questions that all B2B business owners will face at some point and making the right decisions will have a significant impact on how your business evolves.
