Sales Tips

Robin Sharma wisely said, "Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well." Have you ever been on the verge of closing a deal, when suddenly one seemingly harmless phrase changes your client’s mind? You’re not alone, even the best salespeople have had this happen to them. Unsuspecting comments can occasionally turn off a prospect or make them question our capacities. The best sales negotiation training experts recommend using role-playing and simulations to become skilled at avoiding these types of phrases. Here are the most common sale-killing phrases to watch out for in your next meeting. "The least I…

In a sales slump? Need some sales motivation? Lucky for you we’ve compiled 40 inspirational sales quotes, and created some beautiful desktop and mobile wallpapers to help you stay on track and crush your quota! One of the hardest parts about accomplishing your sales goals is consistency. In sales, there can be very high highs and low lows.  However, it's important to maintain a level head and never lose sight of the motivation that got you to where you are in the first place. Sustaining a positive attitude during turbulent sales quarters can be the difference between a good career, and…

A guest blog by Diego Pineda, Senior Content Creator at CloudTask Have you noticed how Facebook “bribes” business pages owners to respond quickly to messages? They offer you a "Very Responsive to Messages badge” that will automatically appear on your Page if you have a response rate of 90% or more and response time of 15 minutes or less. Why do they do this? In their own words: “People appreciate when a business is available and responsive to their questions and product inquiries. The Very Responsive Badge indicates to anyone who comes to your Page that you have an established…

Being a sales representative is an exciting career especially if you enjoy going to new places and meeting new people. However, being on the road so much potentially exposes you to many unhealthy habits that can be detrimental not only your work performance but your wellbeing. It takes discipline and mindfulness to avoid falling into an unhealthy lifestyle on the road. Here are 6 ways to protect yourself when faced with unhealthy foods and potential illness. 1. Commit to a Healthy Lifestyle Being on the road can lead to late nights and early mornings with not enough sleep. Sleep deprivation…