Posts Tagged ‘speaker’
I spent the morning pouring over some sales figures and revising the detail that surrounds them, to ensure we keep the activity going in the right direction. I also spent some time preparing for the selection day we're holding on Monday at the office. I think we have about 11 people turning up and so…
What a day Friday turned out to be. I remember saying, some time ago, to a group of small businesses that I was helping through my consultancy, that in business they would have days where they would need to deal with every emotion under the sun.
It's been a while since I have had…
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Based on years of marketing experience and my book, 'Winking In The Dark', this is a look at smart social media strategies. Be seen as the expert not the sales person and write content that really works for you and your business. All you need is your web connection and a phone line to join…
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Information is king
14Apr
Information not fluff
In today’s markets the strategies which centre on being informative and educational work better than just delivering predictable fluff. This is particularly true in the B2B sectors and becoming more common place in the B2C sectors too. Increasingly people are using the Web for selection, if not the actual purchase. There is…
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Concentrate on the simple stuff and do it right each and every time you sell. When you're not selling practise and develop your skills, treat selling as skill that needs to be practised and practised all the time before the big games, each sale is a big game!
Although obvious and simple, the above statement…
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On your bike!
20Feb
Chris Batten, founder of The Rainmaker Club, has agreed to sponsor the Norwich City Football Club game against Preston on the 5th of March. This will be in aid of his charity bike ride, raising funds for local charity Big C. Chris said,"I want to say thank you to all those businesses who have contributed…
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Stand out from the crowd
31Jan
If you can avoid being the same as the majority of salespeople out there, if you can create a differential and stand out from the crowd, your efforts, combined with the selling skills, will create greater sales for you. The differential is important but it is not the only thing to be considered. Within your…
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New expert panel member.
09Jan
Chris Batten, founder of The Rainmaker Club, is pleased to announce yet another expert has joined the Rainmaker panel of experts, in support of the inner circle members. Karl Alderton, the founder and Director of Norfolk Based Comms Consulting joins the growing list of experts to enhance the already comprehensive range of subjects covered. Karl,…
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2011 Catalogues
03Dec
Chris is pleased to announce the 2011 catalogues for his books and presentations. You can find the latest additions on the site under 'Making Rain', just follow the links and browse the current list.
If you don't find a presentation on the subject you're looking for you can simply contact Chris and he will design…
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In my latest book, due for release in a month or so, I explore the unfinished journey I have been taking in business. Over the years and after many a mistake I thought it worthwhile putting on paper the results, so far, from my journey and love affair with business.
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