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Marketing - why a smile still sells
Today's empowered consumers don't like being 'sold to'. How businesses can engage with an online audience, and why emotions are still powerful.
Date: 3 September 2018 By: Juliusz Dzierlatka
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Why your small business needs a CRM system
You don't need extra admin - so is a CRM really worth it? Yes - here's how one could help you look more professional and convert more leads.
Date: 23 August 2018 By: Helen Armour
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Five business blogging tips to increase leads
Business blogging can be a powerful marketing tool if used wisely. How can you use yours to improve lead generation and drive conversions?
Date: 10 August 2018 By: Jon Wade
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Three ways to overcome sales anxiety
Do you feel uncomfortable selling? Chris Goodfellow explains how even natural introverts can tackle their nerves and build sales confidence.
Date: 21 February 2018 By: Chris Goodfellow
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Why delivery is key to online sales success
Delivery options and service are crucial for ecommerce retailers that want to keep customers coming back for more, says James Middleton.
Date: 12 June 2017 By: James Middleton
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Why direct selling is back in fashion
Direct selling has come a long way since Tupperware parties; now young people are driving change in this growing industry says Paula Gorry.
Date: 7 February 2017 By: Paula Gorry
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Why jelly babies (and other props) can improve your presentations
Got a presentation coming up? Expert Steve Bustin says ditch the slides and focus on new ways to engage your audience – from props to straw polls.
Date: 3 January 2017 By: Steve Bustin
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Are you still presenting like it's 1999?
Conversational presenting allows you to find out what your audience wants before you present your solutions. Spencer Waldron explains.
Date: 15 November 2016 By: Spencer Waldron
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What to do when someone won't return your call
What do you do when you can't get through to a business contact? Andy Bounds explains how to make contact with hard-to-reach prospects.
Date: 19 August 2016 By: Andy Bounds
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Do you need a new approach to selling?
Selling does not have to be a one-way communication says sales expert Andy Bounds; it should be about agreeing a joint way forward.
Date: 20 June 2016 By: Andy Bounds
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Does your small business need marketing automation?
Marketing automation has been shown to increase sales - even for smaller businesses. And it can quickly turn more leads into sales.
Date: 18 April 2016 By: Christina Richardson
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11 ways to make your next presentation a sure-fire success
People ask me loads of questions about presentations, says Andy Bounds. Here are 11 FAQs and answers that can help you transform your presentations.
Date: 25 January 2016 By: Andy Bounds
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How to prepare for a successful TEDx talk
'Here's how I prepared for my TEDx talk, which was entitled Why women need to speak up; a subject very close to my heart', says Jay Surti.
Date: 14 December 2015 By: Marketing Donut contributor
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Ace your next presentation - tell a story!
A key skill for marketing professionals is being able to create presentations that stick.Try story-telling to stand out from the crowd, says Prezi MD.
Date: 23 November 2015 By: Marketing Donut contributor
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Four simple ways to improve your presentations
Four simple techniques to improve your presentations. Andy Bounds explains how to put passion and engagement into your presentation
Date: 3 November 2015 By: Andy Bounds
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What makes a great salesperson? The answer might surprise you...
The Sales Executive Council (SEC) has found that salespeople behave in one of five ways, depending on the situation. Here's what they found.
Date: 5 October 2015 By: Andy Bounds