Given this economy, one of the best places you can get deals on merchandise is at an out of business auction. Companies are going belly under, leaving loads of merchandise for the taking. You get below market values on a wide selection of goods from companies that need the fast liquidity. At the same time, realize there are a lot of scams out there masquerading around as an out of business auction. Consider these tips for spotting the deals from...more
Handling Salespeople Who Call On Your BusinessIf you're an executive, you may feel like a open jelly sandwich at a picnic.Every crazy critter in the world wants to bite into your budget. Here's how to protect your time and preserve your sanity.1) Ask questionsMany salespeople work from a script. Rather than let them read it, interrupt with, "Excuse me." Then determine the purpose of the call by asking questions such as, "What are you selling?" or "Why are you calling?" Set bounds on the call by stating that you will take one minute to hear their offer and that you have a timer. Cut through the enticement by getting the facts that you need to decide if their offer has value.2) Just say noIf you have no interest in the offer, tell the salesperson, "No." If you have no interest in the company, product, or service, ask to be removed from their call list. Be polite and firm. Simply say, "We have no need for your service. Please remove my name from your list." Avoid small talk, arguments, or complaints. All of these waste your time and lead to nothing. In addition, savvy sales people appreciate candor. It frees them to proceed with their business.3) Decline literatureIf you attempt to...more
Helping Your Boss Keep Business Meetings From FailingMost bosses spend too much of their time in meetings. This happens because executives respond to problems by calling meetings to fix them. And when the meetings fail to produce results, they call more meetings. In some companies, people have even called meetings to figure out why their meetings...more
One of the biggest mistakes many companies make when ordering business cards is to try and save money on business card printing. You may be able to save a few pounds here and there but do not undervalue the benefit of a great business card and do not underestimate the impact of a poor quality business card.Business cards are a reflection on the...more
Cutting Your Business Debt With Invoice FactoringThere are few bigger challenges for business owners and managers than waiting 30 to 60 days to get paid by their customers. Although large businesses can usually afford it, smaller businesses can't afford the wait. As a matter of fact, waiting to get paid on their invoices can create cash flow problems that affect the owners ability to meet payroll or pay the company's bills. This problem can be more frustrating if the business has a number of orders that it cannot fulfill because its cash is tied up in unpaid invoices.How can invoice factoring help you?Invoice factoring, also known as accounts receivable factoring, is a financial tool that allows small business owners to capitalize on the power of their slow paying invoices. It allows you to turn your invoices into immediate cash, enabling you to fund your business operations. Although it is not a well-known fact, invoices from strong credit worthy commercial clients are excellent collateral, especially for factoring companies. Although most banks won't take invoices – factoring companies are more than willing to provide you with financing based on them. This makes it an ideal...more
Critical Details You Must Know About Getting a Cash Advance OnlineTake precautions if you ask for a cash advance online. These advances could be the fix for a quick cash need, but can create long term issues down the line, if you're not careful....more
5 Tips For Business Marketing5 Tips For Local BusinessExperience The Recession?If you're a tiny company seller, the last 24 months have probably felt like the worst period your enterprise has actually endured, correct? Oil went up, housing went down,...more
There have been some dramatic changes in the jewelry industry over the last several years, mostly thanks to the Arizona jewelry auction. Traditionally, most jewelry stores had purchased their merchandise through wholesale dealers. They get it at an...more
Taking on the role as Philadelphia personal trainer for business development, especially in a large company or corporation, can be quite a challenging task. Where most people who involve themselves in personal development or small business...more