Most people experience a sleepless night when things seemingly beyond their control go haywire in their careers and businesses. This can be nerve-wracking for those who are avid observers of how the news affects all markets, including employment and business itself. One critical element is to realize that no one person knows and understands all ... Read Post

A year ago, small business rent delinquencies hit three-year highs with 43% of businesses not able to pay the full rent on time. With economic uncertainty, it’s a good time to prepare to pay rent even if finances get tough. From preparing with the best business insurance to building an emergency fund to fostering a ... Read Post

We all know about team selling, don’t we? Assembling your firm’s human assets to increase the chances of winning big deals is a survival skill in the major account world. But in engaging your selling team as effectively as possible, never neglect to focus on one of enterprise selling’s top challenges – team buying! To ... Read Post

Having trouble with high-quality lead generation? This happens with many businesses. Many players can attract lots of visitors, but they have trouble converting them. The old tricks of lead generation – advertising, cold emailing, and generic content offer up unqualified leads that disappear after a quick interaction. And why is it so? Prospects think they ... Read Post

The mining industry which people once saw as traditional and slow to adapt is now going through a profound transformation. The combination of technological progress with environmental demands and economic needs is forcing mining companies to adopt digital transformation in order to boost operational efficiency while adopting even greater safety measures all the while maintaining ... Read Post

Should business not meet your expectations, it’s wise to examine your communications. People in varying industries are unaware of how they come across to others and will often discourage further business. Examining the issue from multiple angles can improve future outcomes. For example, consider the following: Do you allow your prospect to speak first to ... Read Post

All Efforts Must be Consistent for Growth A clear long-term vision for what we ultimately want to achieve and the minor goals along the way, require consistency among all strategies, whether for a successful career or business. Relaxing Allows for Unique Ideas Some people ridicule creative thinkers believing traditional hard work will pay off. For ... Read Post

A lofty goal, for sure. The first sale, of course, is great. But its real value is in its potential as it kicks off a relationship that can lead to continued business over the long term – streams of revenues and profits  that fuel growth. But making the relationships sustainable requires focus, commitment and meaningful ... Read Post