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Sales Techniques

To excel in sales requires an understanding of persuasive techniques and negotiation skills. These resources can help you strengthen your sales practices and devise training programs for your team. When your salespeople have these tools in their toolbox, you can expect to earn more business.

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Back to Black: How to Combat a Decline in Sales
By Jennifer Post | July 11, 2025

How do you combat declines in sales when the economy is to blame? See how one business turned its sales around in two years.

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The Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision-Making
By Mark Fairlie | April 17, 2025

The psychology of choice means the more options we have, the less likely we are to make a decision. Learn how to use this to your business's advantage.

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Use These Jedi Mind Tricks to Make Customers Spend More
By Mike Berner | November 19, 2024

Want to increase your retail sales fast? Check out the psychological tricks proven to get customers spending more.

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Winning Time: Turn Your Marketing and Sales Teams Into a “Magic” Duo
By Ali Saleh | November 16, 2024

With the right synergy, it’ll be “Showtime” at your business.

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How Tommy Boy Depicts the Power of Spin Selling
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Classic comedy is a tutorial on Situation, Problem, implication, and Need-Payoff.