At some point or another, whether you starting out in a new job or even if you’re established in your career or perhaps you’re in school, you may be expected to give a presentation before a group of your peers, colleagues, clients, prospective clients or some other group of people. If you haven’t given a…
Category: Sales Skills
The Simple Key to Sales Effectiveness and Winning Friends
Writing a simple and sincere thank you note is one of the professional skills that can make a lasting favorable impression. People like being appreciated. One of Dale Carnegie’s fundamental human relation principles is “Give honest, sincere appreciation.” When sending a thank you note, write it out by hand rather than in an email. It…
8 Ways to Get More Out of a Work Conference
No matter what industry you’re in, if you have ever had to go to a conference or training for work, you have probably been in a situation where you were by yourself and forced to talk to and get to know others attending the program. One of the best “takeaways” from attending conferences is the…
4 Quick Tips For Remembering Names
Remembering someone’s name is an important aspect of any business relationship. Besides being embarrassing, you do not want people to perceive your forgetfulness as indifference, causing them to think they are just another client, employee or prospect. Remembering names is not always easy in the heat of business. We are often required to pay attention to…