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Eat the whole cookie

July 6, 2012 10:04 am Published by Leave your thoughts Research shows that out of 100 typical B-to-B leads, 45 or so will eventually buy. The trick is being patient enough to stick with a prospect until they’re ready to buy. Read on to learn more.

Dig deeper when you ask for referrals

June 20, 2012 10:48 am Published by Leave your thoughts When you’re asking for referrals, don’t forget about the opinion maker, the person who’s authority is trusted in the field. If you can get the attention of that person, new sales opportunities will come rushing in. Read on to learn how to get this high-value referral.

Beware of zombie buyers

June 13, 2012 10:38 am Published by Leave your thoughts Customers who steadily keep sending payments without complaint or effort may seem like a rep’s dream come true, but in reality these zombie buyers are a nightmare for sales professionals. Read on to learn more about what makes a zombie buyer, and how you can keep them away from your business.

Behind closed doors

June 6, 2012 10:34 am Published by Leave your thoughts How often does it happen to you that the buying decision is made while you’re not around? Read on to learn what you can do to influence the buying decision from outside the meeting.