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A Better Method for Cross Training Production Personnel ...ction opportunities available to production organizations without significant capital investment required. This 1-hour FREE webinar will present several ideas for building a cross-training process in your manufacturing organization. Specifically, this webinar will address: a How to construct a cross-training program in operations building a successful program with little or no  more...

E-Mail Communication: Power, Peril, and Protocol ... majority were short missives hastily typed and fired off without much thought. You re addicted to its speed, but have you mastered the correct use of the tool? A poorly written e-mail can damage relationships, ruin a sales opportunity, and even limit your ability to move up within your firm. Dr. Julie Miller has made it her mission to establish the importance of proper e-mail etiquette. Dr.  more...

Process Management for IT & Professional Services Firms ... that cost containment is critical to survive and thrive. Without it, you can't provide competitive pricing on proposals making it difficult to compete. Yet, there is a key part of your business that is draining your profits without you knowing it process management! IT services firms that do not have documented processes become inefficient, unscalable, and are difficult to manage and they  more...

Process Management for Manufacturing & Construction Firms ...a key part of your business that is draining your profits without you knowing it process management! Manufacturing firms that do not have documented processes and workflow become inefficient, unscalable, and are difficult to manage and they struggle to generate profits. Colette Releford, founder of Strive Business Solutions, a leading process management consulting firm, works with manufacturing  more...

Social Media Savvy ...Dr. Flowers shows you how to develop a cash rich business without spending a fortune in advertising. Dr. Susan Flowers is the CEO of Positively Powerful Presentations, a business development and training firm. She is a business leader and strategist with over 20 years of corporate expertise. Now an author, speaker and educator, she is the Results Resource for marketing and sales  more...

Time Management for Sales People ...Without Working More Hours How many selling hours did you have last week? It's a frighteningly low number, isn't it? High-performing sales people spend 28% of their time selling actively, face to face sales under-performers spend just 14%. If only a small fraction of your time is spent on high-value selling activities, what chance do you have of hitting your revenue and income goals? None!  more...

Differentiation Strategies for Financial Advisors ...e more memorable, and convince prospects to work with you without hard core selling. In this webinar, you'll learn how to: Find audience-grabbing elements for your story within your practice Write your story and refine it until it positions you strongly versus the competitors Tell your story in a way that prospects are intrigued and want to hear more Integrate the story into every aspect of  more...

The Busy Professional's Guide to Social Networking ...ith social networking can help you and your business grow without a huge time investment if you know how. Lynne Jarman-Johnson, social networking expert, helps business professionals leverage the power of social networking with a nominal time investment. She teaches you how to determine which platforms provide the biggest bang for the time spent and how to use them effectively. Many think of  more...

Profitability Strategies for Service Firms ...any is relying on you to create cost reduction strategies without damaging the brand, but you've exhausted every strategy in your arsenal. You need help! Tom Marquardt, 'The Profit Repairman ' helps leaders in service firms find the hidden costs that are destroying profits. He teaches you how to analyze these costs and make smart decisions on where to cut to restore profitability. With 20-years  more...

Process Management for Manufacturing & Construction Firms ...a key part of your business that is draining your profits without you knowing it process management! Manufacturing firms that do not have documented processes and workflow become inefficient, unscalable, and are difficult to manage and they struggle to generate profits. Colette Releford, founder of Strive Business Solutions, a leading process management consulting firm, works with manufacturing  more...

The Sales Compensation Conundrum ... your salespeople to achieve the targets you set for them without producing unintended consequences? Sales performance expert Alan Rigg has helped hundreds of organizations develop effective sales compensation plans. Key questions and concepts from his popular sales compensation product drive this real-world discussion of how to develop a customized compensation plan that will motivate your  more...

Survive and Thrive In Economic Turbulence ...lt economic times. How to see your staff clearly...without emotionthat may otherwise cloud your decision-making ability Clarify and clearly express what you expect of your team or staff Examine the alignment of your corporate culture with current productivity to find energy leaks, financial drains, and areas to prioritize for improvement. Learn to draw out the highest  more...

Stop Negotiating, Start Closing! ...orld a unique negotiating strategy to close more deals -- without using discounting as a strategy. You ll learn to use his powerful 'art of the takeaway' technique that helps you qualify prospects early in the buying process and close without sacrificing margin. In this webinar, you ll discover: Secrets for turning the tables on your prospects so they sell you Proven tactics to sell  more...

Dogs are born to hunt. Is your sales staff born to sell? What is more important, nurture or nature? When it comes to sales, they both are important. Sales DNA refers to the internal qualities required to be successful in sales . Some examples include - no fear of rejection, no need for approval, money motivated, positive outlook and many others. When a new hire lacks these traits, many frustrating hours of coaching and training will be wasted. The  more...

Using Social Settings to Get Your Deal Done Dining Etiquette That Differentiates You From The Competition Mind your manners! Even if you don t pull up a chair to your parents dinner table every night, heeding their advice about mealtime manners is more critical now than ever before. In today s competitive business world, meals aren t for nourishment they re an efficient way to get deals done. Whether you are closing a sale or interviewing  more...

Unconventional Marketing Strategies for Small Business Owners Boost revenue and profit in this stressed economy Small business owners are struggling now more than ever to grow revenue. Cash flow is limited and return on investment (ROI) dictates where this money is spent. You need to question where to invest marketing dollars how to measure performance and what to expect from ROI. Your marketing budget must be invested wisely or you will suffocate your  more...

Drive Employee Productivity in Challenging Times ...w To Be Happier Now!' Kirk Wilkinson delivers substance without the hype. With more than 26 years experience with Hewlett Packard and more than 2000 hours in one-on-one interviews with CEOs, IT professionals, managers and small business owners he brings real-world practical advice to the issues managers and employees face today. Having lost his job and rehired 3 times, 15 years managing  more...

Why Your Sales Team Doesn't Work For You and Never Will Sales people don t wake up energized, wondering how they will make your company more money. What motivates people varies greatly between individuals. Often, management believes money is the only motivator needed for a sales staff but money alone does not have emotion tied to it. If the employee has a goal for retirement, education for a child, or a dream vacation, that is much more real and  more...

Successful Trade Show Strategies In A Down Economy ...s that allow you to exhibit powerfully within budget, and without damaging your brand. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Determine which trade shows are a wise investment for your company and which ones to avoid Create a strong booth presence that enhances your corporate brand even if your trade show marketing budget has been slashed Negotiate with trade show contractors to  more...

Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling ...probably 'cold called.' Any time you meet with a prospect without knowing about them, their industry, their issues, and how your company is relevant to something they care about, you run the risk of losing credibility and worse, losing the deal. In 'Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling' you'll discover practical online research tips, tricks, and tools you can use to find information and make a  more...

Social Media Savvy ...Dr. Flowers shows you how to develop a cash rich business without spending a fortune in advertising. Dr. Susan Flowers is the CEO of Positively Powerful Presentations, a business development and training firm. She is a business leader and strategist with over 20 years of corporate expertise. Now an author, speaker and educator, she is the Results Resource for marketing and sales  more...

Name Your Price and Get It! ...ches sales professionals to master the money conversation without dropping their price. She teaches the different variations of the money conversation and how to handle each of them without sacrificing margin. She debunks the price taboo myth and empowers you with both structure and guidance to win the business at your price. In this webinar you will learn how to: Develop a scripted  more...

Master the Art of Storytelling to Grow Your Career Strategies for effective networking Credentials look great on a resume, but how you present your accomplishments to others determines your ability to advance in your career. Say too much and it sounds like bragging. Say too little and you blend in with the other candidates. In a crowded talent pool, your ability to effectively tell your story is your key to standing out and being remembered.  more...

How to Create Successful Strategic Marketing Alliances ...er organizations to extend your marketing and sales reach without increasing your budget. Ann Ranson, 30-year strategic alliance development expert, works with business leaders to reach more prospects through the development of key marketing partnerships. She teaches you the process for identifying, evaluating, and selecting synergistic marketing partners that align with your business needs.  more...

How to Develop Your Employees with Little Investment ...e those who learn the secrets to training their employees without breaking the bank. Tim Hagen, salesforce efficiency coach and employee development expert, innovated a unique approach to developing employees efficiently and effectively. For over 20 years, he has helped companies provide the training their employees need without it being burdensome on the management team. He teaches managers  more...

How to Handle Customers Who File for Bankruptcy ...urky waters of claims traders. Sell the claim to a trader without doing your homework could result in your company getting sued by the very claims trader who bought the debt from you and for more money than they owe you! Philip teaches you the right time and wrong time to work with claims traders to keep your business out of trouble and actually recover some of your losses. In this webinar,  more...

Keys to Unlocking Your Employees Potential ... Be Happy Right Now.' Kirk Wilkinson delivers substance without the hype. With more than 26 years experience with Hewlett Packard and more than 2000 hours in one-on-one interviews with CEOs, IT professionals, managers and small business owners he brings real-world practical advice to the issues managers and employees face today. Having lost his job and rehired 3 times, 15 years managing  more...

Hiring Strategies for Your Sales Organization Best Practices When Hiring Sales People 'I just found my rainmaker or did I?' Sales managers are often blinded by the star qualities and accomplishments of prospective sales candidates. The resume reads like the perfect sales rep met 150% of quota, grew the business 200%, and thrived with a competitor. If you re only looking at their track record, you may be missing key information that indicates  more...

Turn Business Blogging into Your Highest ROI Marketing Tool ...ts to driving blog readership and engaging your customers without pulling dollars out of your marketing budget. As a business and technology pioneer, Eric provides you with the knowledge you need to quickly and creatively reach your target markets and drive business with this powerful strategy. In this webinar, you'll learn how to: Extend your company's brand on a shoestring through your  more...

Negotiating With The Big Dogs ...Without Losing Their Shirt Every small-business owner dreams of landing big clients. But doing business with the big guys doesn t automatically mean big profits. Their executives and procurement officers are well-trained and ready to put the squeeze on you during contract negotiations. If you can't hold your own in the negotiation, be prepared to sacrifice all of the profits from your dream.  more...

Process Management for Manufacturing & Construction Firms ...a key part of your business that is draining your profits without you knowing it process management! Manufacturing firms that do not have documented processes and workflow become inefficient, unscalable, and are difficult to manage and they struggle to generate profits. Colette Releford, founder of Strive Business Solutions, a leading process management consulting firm, works with manufacturing  more...

Drive Growth Despite the Recession ...onal sports coaches don t send teams on the playing field without a game-plan they ll get crushed. Even when games are broadcasted, viewers see coaches and managers constantly reviewing strategies and updating plays to leverage strengths, eliminate weaknesses, and identify the gaps to win. Similarly, businesses without the right strategic plan have a high risk of becoming a casualty in this  more...

Social Media Savvy ...Dr. Flowers shows you how to develop a cash rich business without spending a fortune in advertising. Dr. Susan Flowers is the CEO of Positively Powerful Presentations, a business development and training firm. She is a business leader and strategist with over 20 years of corporate expertise. Now an author, speaker and educator, she is the Results Resource for marketing and sales  more...

Lead Generation Techniques in a Slow Economy ...werful sales and marketing tactics that expand your reach without expanding your wallet. Webinar Takeaways: New activities that create new revenue streams Strategies of self mastery that lead you to sales success regardless of economic conditions Differentiation tactics that position you as the industry expert Why it s a fatal mistake to focus on your competition why  more...

Business Development Secrets for Consultants ... your business Marketing techniques that build awareness without emptying your wallet High impact growth areas to leverage in a slow economy for rapid business development As an added bonus, you will receive Dr. Drew's whitepaper 'Business Building Techniques' to help you implement his teachings in your consulting practice. Drew Stevens PhD, President of Stevens Consulting Group and  more...

Drive Employee Productivity in Challenging Times ...w To Be Happier Now!' Kirk Wilkinson delivers substance without the hype. With more than 26 years experience with Hewlett Packard and more than 2000 hours in one-on-one interviews with CEOs, IT professionals, managers and small business owners he brings real-world practical advice to the issues managers and employees face today. Having lost his job and rehired 3 times, 15 years managing  more...

How to Develop a Strategic Plan That Works For You ... how can you expect to make this year your best year ever without having a well-defined plan? Perhaps, you have a strategic plan, but it s hiding under the cobwebs in your office. In these challenging economic times, having the right strategic plan and using it to manage your month-to-month progress is critical to a business leader's success. Joel H. Head, former Partner with Ernst Young, LLC  more...

What Every CEO Should Know About Their Sales Organization Ask the right questions to know if your sales team is on track 'Where are the sales?!' Every CEO knows how to ask this question, but the response does not tell if the sales team is performing optimally or is aligned with the corporate vision. Revenue used to roll-in, almost magically, through the front door. Now that the economy has slowed, CEOs need better predictors of performance to  more...

How to Build Strategic Alliances to Grow Your Business ...ong with depth. How do you offer a comprehensive solution without breaking the bank? Marianne Badar Ohman, entrepreneur and fellow small business owner, helps companies build strategic alliances to offer a more robust solution to the marketplace. Sharing her own success secrets in establishing strategic partnerships, she teaches you how to identify and collaborate with potential partners to  more...

Increase Lead Generation with Social Media ...of the time. If content isn t relevant, you ve lost leads without giving your company a shot. The top two marketing imperatives are increasing demand and enticing new audiences to engage. Company-focused messaging won t cut it. While it s long been touted that content is King, the perception of value lies squarely with your leads. Without segmentation, ensuring relevance is unlikely making the  more...

How Marketing Can Help Sales Sell More ...n lead generation or have their sales productivity stall. Without marketing and sales alignment, the cost of sales will continue to rise. Ardath Albee, author of the upcoming book, E-Marketing Strategies for The Complex Sale, and founder of Marketing Interactions, Inc., helps companies establish marketing-to-sales programs that dramatically improve customer acquisition. She ll show you how  more...

How to Handle Customers Who File for Bankruptcy ...urky waters of claims traders. Sell the claim to a trader without doing your homework could result in your company getting sued by the very claims trader who bought the debt from you and for more money than they owe you! Philip teaches you the right time and wrong time to work with claims traders to keep your business out of trouble and actually recover some of your losses. In this webinar,  more...

Use Direct Mail Effectively On A Tight Budget ...ect mail as a key part of your overall marketing strategy without it being a budget-buster. In this webinar, you'll learn how to: Develop an effective direct mail strategy Select the right lists to reach the right prospects Identify the right direct mail vehicle postcard, letter, or package Leverage creative in the design of your campaigns Reduce costs and maximize the  more...

Should You Write a Business Book? ...ts make informed decisions. To become a successful author without negatively impacting your business, there are strategic choices and important decisions to make. Ken serves as your tour guide, walking you through the publishing process. In this webinar, you will learn: How to select a book topic that best positions your expertise Secret techniques for effectively writing your  more...

Time Management for Sales People ...Without Working More Hours How many selling hours did you have last week? It's a frighteningly low number, isn't it? High-performing sales people spend 28% of their time selling actively, face to face sales under-performers spend just 14%. If only a small fraction of your time is spent on high-value selling activities, what chance do you have of hitting your revenue and income goals? None!  more...

Starbucks Summits and other Coffee Shop Meetings ...ow to be seen as the most important person at the meeting without dominating the meeting. You will learn when to stand, when to remain seated, and when to answer your cell phone. You will uncover the best means of maximizing every minute you have to your advantage. In this webinar you will: Learn the new rules of engagement for business meetings in this setting Discover how to become the  more...