“Why do people become entrepreneurs?” I don‘t think there’s a single business owner who would answer “Eh, I’m not sure. I certainly don’t know why I did,” if you asked them that question. There’s always a reason behind an entrepreneurial venture — and aspiring business owners should know why their potential peers in the entrepreneurship…
You’ve heard it before, but I’ll say it again: Sales teams and entrepreneurs need to know their target market. You can get there by asking yourself, “Who is the ideal fit for my offering? What are their interests and priorities?” Answering these questions can help you prioritize the deals you’re most likely to win. But…
You know it. You may hate it. It’s a classic sales tactic. It’s often classified as a little annoying. That’s right, people. Let’s talk about cold calling. You might’ve heard a few horror stories about aggressive cold callers who disrupt people’s dinners or spam their phones. Maybe you’ve done this yourself (there’s no shame in…
Cold calling. Doesn’t the mere mention of it send shivers down your spine? Even if that’s not the case for you specifically, I can assure you that it is for many sales professionals (even the ones that swear they’ve become immune to its fearsome effects). You see, cold calling – no matter which way you…
Sales is, in large part, the art of developing trust in a tight window — making credibility one of the most valuable assets you can have when engaging with prospects. With that said, cultivating and projecting credibility can be extremely tricky in a sales engagement. To help you out on that front, we connected with…
Welcome to Trends, a weekly newsletter with the zestiest business trends and actionable insights for entrepreneurs. Hilton released their 2025 travel trend predictions, and there are quite a few curious terms in it. One of them is “MeMooners,” which refers to travelers who treat themselves to a vacation that’s as good as a honeymoon. The…
GDPR compliance is a messy process to begin with, but trying to stay ahead of the regulation while B2B cold calling presents a whole other set of problems. In trying to wrap my brain around how to make cold calls under GDPR, I discovered two things: It’s totally doable (and legal) and it’s actually not…
Client ghosting and late payments are unfortunate realities for many contractors and freelancers. I’ve experienced this and know freelancers who struggled with late payments of up to $4,000. One way I prevent a repeat of this ugly situation is by having a contract and using payment reminder email templates. These templates save me time and…
Are you finding it difficult to hit your sales goals, unclog your sales funnel, and increase your sales velocity? Sales reports can help. Sales reports allow you to improve your sales process, fill knowledge gaps, and hit your quotas consistently. As a sales manager, creating a sales report also allows you to gather hard data…
As a seasoned business consultant, I‘ve been asked countless times: «What’s the market value of your company?“ or ”How much is your business worth?» These aren‘t just idle questions — they’re crucial to know whether you’re considering selling your company or seeking seed funding from investors. My biggest learning? There‘s no one-size-fits-all approach to valuing…