Communication

Asking for testimonials can feel awkward at first. After all, we've all seen those annoying pop-up windows that ask you to review something you haven't even tried yet. People are naturally skeptical, some more so than others. So should you avoid asking for testimonials altogether? Definitely not. Testimonials are an extremely powerful way to get more business. You just have to ask for them the right way. The difference between annoying a customer and receiving a well-deserved testimonial is trust. Trust is hard to earn. All of us have had times where we haven't fully trusted a friend or colleague.…

As a salesperson, you know a thing or two about talking to people on the phone, effective communication and forming relationships.  However, one aspect of sales that even the best salespeople struggle with is the dreaded Cold Calls.  Cold Calling is the solicitation of business from potential customers who have had no prior contact with the salesperson conducting the call.  Picking up the phone and making these calls can be challenging. This is not only because you’ve had no prior interaction with these people and you don’t know what to expect, but also because cold calls aren’t always received with…

Is your email fighting for attention in your prospects inbox? Does your email have what it takes to stop prospects in their track? If you're wondering why your emails don't do well, they might still need some work. In this article, I am going to share some of the best tips to improve your email open rates. Ready to learn how to increase not only your open but your reply rate as well? Then keep on reading.

Thinking about expanding your business to Germany? Maybe Spain? There’s only one problem - you don’t speak German or Spanish. There are untapped markets you’ll never access if you don’t learn how to communicate with people in other countries. As the world becomes more globalized and industries begin to cross borders, the need for clear and effective communication grows. Language barriers prevent many companies from growing as fast as they could. Fortunately there are ways to overcome language barriers! Using Translation Websites First and foremost make sure your website is available in multiple languages. Not only does this provide…