Book of Lists Marketing for Pressure Washing Companies

The American Business Journals produces a Book of Lists each year in their many markets, it is wise for pressure washing companies to use this book of lists to find new clientele. The book of lists, lists the top companies in size in all industry sectors.

Generous Donor Refused (how qualified business slipped away)

If you are one of the People at the Top, how confident are you that no qualified business is being turned away? Read about how good revenues slipped through the crack at a major university because the Dean had no system to know that his staff was turning away qualified business.

How to Develop a Proactive, New-Business Sales Team!

I don't know about your business but in my experience proactive, positive, consistent new business winners are the holy grail of any sales organisation. All of my clients have their own unique ways of motivating, managing and running their sales teams yet they all have problems from time keeping those teams on target and “up for it!” In this article I am going to cover the core fundamentals of How to Develop a Proactive, New-Business Sales Team...

Back-to-School List - 10 Tips for Trade Shows

This is a great time to review your trade show program in the same way you prepare for school.

Set Yourself up for Trade Show Success

Of the many mistakes small business owners make, a big one is participating in trade shows and business expos without a strategy for turning those marketing opportunities into sales. Here are five tips to get you started...

Promoting Your Private Label at Industry Trade Shows

Learn about clothing trade shows you MUST attend to promote your private label clothing company.

Customers - Who Are Yours?

What every business has in common is that it needs customers. Sounds a little basic but what do you really know about yours? Do you know who they are, what they like, where they hang out, what they do when they’re not working? And if you know these things, are you targeting your sales message to your best customers? And if you are, are your new customers becoming good customers, buying again and again?

What Credit Policy Tools Are You Missing?

Did you know that a credit policy is a channel where you can control your bottom line, sales and income?

How to Make More Money Extending Credit

Easy, quick and painless. If your Credit policy is flowing smoothly, it is probably all of these. “Become the Squeaky Wheel,” a new book written by a leader in the debt collection industry, Michelle Dunn, explains that Credit policies are a must for any business. Her book will give you the tools you need to collect more money and prevent bad debt in the future.

Contact Existing Customers To Increase Business Sales

One of the best ways to increase your sales and one that won't cost you a lot or take a huge amount of time is by selling more to your existing customers. This can be a lengthy process and expensive to win over a new customer. between advertising, sales calls, and approvals. With existing customers the process can be much quicker, smoother, and less costly...read more

How to Genuinely Double Your Sales in 30 Days -- Without Advertising

Success in selling does not require guesswork or risk taking. It means looking at the science behind the entire sales process, from first contact to after sales follow up, and quantifying and systematising for controlled, predictable growth. And it's a lot easier than you might think...

National Accounts -- How Do You Create a Program That Really Works?

National accounts, by definition, have significant size and buying power which provide leverage in demanding lower prices. In addition, because of their complexity and demographics, they are often more difficult and expensive to service. Consequently, most national accounts are the least profitable.

Five Dirt Cheap Ways to Increase Sales in Your Cleaning Business

No matter if you are just starting your cleaning business or if you are trying to grow your business, there are certain questions that come up. There are inexpensive ways to help your business grow!