Good news for small biz: People trust you
August 12, 2010 by Bob Hill
A recent Gallup Poll shows who Americans trust and don’t trust. If you’re a small business, the news is good. More…
A recent Gallup Poll shows who Americans trust and don’t trust. If you’re a small business, the news is good. More…
Your company’s Web-use policy is usually a collaborative effort that includes legal counsel, IT expertise, HR insight and executive oversight. When top level managers give Web policies a review, it’s important to keep in mind a careful balance … More…
Here are the two main reasons recipients click “unsubscribe” when they see your e-mail — and what you can do to stop them. More…
Always felt that making cold calls was one of the worst job duties? You’d give up almost anything to dump it, right? But would you be willing to forgo adult (ahem) relations for 30 days? More…
Sales has been dethroned as the least trusted profession in America, revealed a recent survey. More…
Do your sales and marketing reps really want your leadership? Here are four unique ways to determine whether they view you as an advocate, a leader or neither: More…
A recent poll finds high-level execs are confident about their companies’ prospects, but not so confident about the prospect for economic recovery. More…
Strengths will take salespeople only as far as their weaknesses will allow. The problem: Some salespeople work on things they’re good at and don’t spend enough time trying to overcome these weak points. More…
What’s the best way for your salespeople to take care of their customers? More…
Mobile marketing efforts could generate an even bigger bang for your buck right now. More…

New research has uncovered the one trait most sales superstars share — and several others that differentiate the top producers from the bottom feeders. More…

Nearly 70% of small business owners expect to grow their business this year. The best part: In order to do so, they need your help to overcome these three challenges. More…

Americans want to do more and buy less, according to several recent studies. The question is how can you turn that into a competitive advantage and win more business? More…
There are lessons to be learned from the latest survey of technology executive salaries: Be careful what you call your IT chief: More…

More than 50% of sales managers say the biggest obstacle to closing is buyers’ shrinking budgets, according to a recent PBP Media survey. These three companies aren’t only immune to that obstacle, they’re thriving on it: More…
A recent study uncovered just how deeply unemployment is affecting Americans, where it’s hurting taxpayers most, and who they say is to blame. More…
Several media CEOs believe they can create a profitable business model by charging for online content. A recent survey was aimed at finding out if those CEOs are right.

Seven out of ten retailers predict higher revenues in 2010. But that’s not all they’re predicting, according to a recent survey. More…
When a group of well-known CEOs were recently asked to rank the most innovative companies in the country, their responses almost unanimously reinforced the notion that an ability to adapt and survive in a changing marketplace is the most valuable commodity a company has right now. More…
Managers may forever debate whether great sellers are born or made. But a recent study reveals several easy-to-spot differences between high-performers and low-performers, as well as the one common trait most would-be superstars possess. More…