From the executive summary: ‘In this age of computers and other electronic communication marvels, there are still thousands of salespeople who make a profitable living with face-to-face and telephone cold calls. They have found that those are often the best prospects and that qualifying needs is much easier. Unfortunately, many...
Spam - unsolicited bulk e-mail, usually selling something - has been around almost as long as the commercial Internet. But lately it's spreading faster than a bad cold in a kindergarten classroom. Spam wastes employee time - about 5 seconds per message, by IDC's estimate. That may sound miniscule, but...
There are a variety of new tools for reaching out to potential customers, ranging from flashy multimedia presentations to sophisticated selling software. Unfortunately, sizzle too often has become a substitute for substance, and many salespeople have forgotten the basics of prospecting. They're sending out e-mail messages and waiting for prospects...
"A very important thing that online business owners sometimes forget is the massive advantages that the Internet brings in communicating with your customers. When potential customers send you e-mail asking questions it is in your best interest to respond as quickly as possible. However you can't be at your computer...
Anything your reps can do to warm up the call will increase their likelihood of making contact, and having a fruitful conversation. Direct mail can be a very effective medium for strengthening the initial approach. There are many instances when sending out a brochure or letter makes sense. Electronic communications...
A quick overview of how to prospect using referral selling or networking, based upon a conversation I had recently with the amazing Joanne Black, author of the book No More Cold Calling. I provide the five rules to get referrals quickly and easily. by Geoffrey James
Metalforming Manufacturer to Use Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Tracking, Distribution, Communications and Finance Tools AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Plexus Systems, providers of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced it has won a contract to help Waukesha Tool & Stamping, LLC manage...
INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-C1995-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Trovus, a specialist in website marketing technologies, today (11 September) launches a new web analytics tool called Trovus Revelations. The company said the tool will be useful in helping marketers to identify and exploit on-line interest and unconverted sales from...
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-11 September 2008-Trovus launches website marketing analysis toolC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Trovus, a specialist in website marketing technologies, today (11 September) launches a new web analytics tool called Trovus Revelations. The company said the tool will be useful in helping marketers to identify and exploit...
INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-C1995-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EzRez Software Inc, a company that provides a travel inventory network and ancillary revenue tools, has introduced a new product to help airlines sell hotel accommodation online. EzPlus Hotel makes use of the EzRez network of hotel suppliers and the...
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-4 September 2008-Cadabra signs up five new territoriesC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Cadabra, a New Zealand software house specialising in the tourism industry, announced on 4 September that it has signed five new territory licences in the last two months, covering the UK, Australia, Malaysia, Scandinavia and Poland....
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-4 September 2008-New product enables airlines to offer hotel sales onlineC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com EzRez Software Inc, a company that provides a travel inventory network and ancillary revenue tools, has introduced a new product to help airlines sell hotel accommodation online. EzPlus Hotel makes use...
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EzRez Software Inc, a company that provides a travel inventory network and ancillary revenue tools, has introduced a new product to help airlines sell hotel accommodation online. EzPlus Hotel makes use of the EzRez network of hotel suppliers and the...
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Tealeaf, a software house providing business analysis systems, has reported that the Las Vegas based travel agency Allegiant Travel Company (NasdaqNM: ALGT) has deployed Tealeaf's CX Customer Behavior Analysis to analyse the purchasing habits of the 1m monthly visitors to its website....
Big-name brands are considering manufacturing bulk packs of household products for sale exclusively online. The plans could see manufacturers producing packs of 50 or more toilet rolls and supersize packs of nappies to appeal to internet shoppers in search of bargains and home delivery, according to David Buckingham,...
CORPORATE IT UPDATE-C1995-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Smart Online Inc (OTCBB: SOLN), a developer and marketer of Software-as-a-Service SaaS products and services, said yesterday (30 June) that the company has entered into a relationship with MLM Holdings Inc and its subsidiary, Escape International Inc, to improve the existing affiliate...
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-1 July 2008-Smart Online enters extended relationship with MLM Holdings Inc and subsidiary Escape InternationalC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Smart Online Inc (OTCBB: SOLN), a developer and marketer of Software-as-a-Service SaaS products and services, said yesterday (30 June) that the company has entered into a relationship with MLM...
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-24 June 2008-Next generation FX trading solution introduced by SuperDerivativesC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com SuperDerivatives, a provider of multi-asset front-office systems, risk management, revaluation and online options trading solutions, launched on Monday (23 June) the next generation of its trading platform for the foreign exchange FX market. ...
Jaduka's new text-to-speech service is drivingsales and helping consumers at the award-winning Houston Association ofRealtors' HAR Website ( www.har.com ) to connect easier and faster withRealtors. Jaduka® ( www.Jaduka.com ), a leading provider of Web-integratedcommunication tools, is powering Houston Association of Realtors''LeadConnect' service. When a potential buyer clicks online...
SAN MATEO, Calif. & HOUSTON -- Today Jigsaw (www.jigsaw.com), the online directory of business contact and company information built by and for its global membership, and Baker Communications, Inc., the nation's fastest growing corporate training company, announced a strategic partnership to offer each of their client bases integrated solutions, leveraging...