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Your business can’t make money without sales, and our Sales hub resources will help you close the deal. Explore guidance on everything from negotiation tips to understanding sales funnels, which can help you improve both your individual sales skills and your entire team’s ability to land new customers.

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E-Commerce Website Security: 10 Best Practices to Protect Your Online Store
By Jack Danielson | February 06, 2025

A secure platform is the foundation to protect your online store. Here are some security tips to keep your e-commerce site safe from fraud and hackers.

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What Is Retargeting and How Can It Boost Conversions?
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2025

Find out how retargeting works, how it differs from remarketing and how it can increase conversions for your business.

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How to Find Anyone’s Business Email Address
By Julie Thompson | January 28, 2025

Our step-by-step guide will help you find the email addresses you need. Plus, get proven tips for sending cold emails for your business.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Taking Your E-Commerce Business Global
By Jennifer Dublino | January 24, 2025

This guide will show you how to take your e-commerce business worldwide using solid planning, research and strategy.

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Increase Sales With These Proven Tactics
By David Gargaro | January 17, 2025

Growing sales is crucial for small business success. Learn proven ways to increase sales and help your small business grow.

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Sign on the Line: 5 Steps to Closing the Sale
By Jamie Johnson | January 15, 2025

Closing a sale is an art. With these steps, you can seal any deal and build an ongoing relationship with a prospect or client.

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9 Ways to Build a Positive Sales Culture
By Megan Totka | January 14, 2025

A successful sales team is the lifeblood of your company. Learn how to develop a healthy, positive sales culture that fosters success for your business.

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Expanding Your Small Business’s Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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9 Ways to Generate More (and Better) Sales Leads for Your Business
By Adam Uzialko | January 10, 2025

Sales leads are important to your business. Here is how you can generate more leads and manage them better by choosing the best CRM system for your needs.

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Use Role-Playing to Engage Your Sales Force
By Mark Fairlie | December 05, 2024

Sales skills can be taught, and role-playing is a great way to improve them. Here are tips and examples to incorporate role-playing into your training.

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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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Complete Guide to Understanding the Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | November 08, 2024

A sales funnel is the step-by-step process that a prospect follows to become your customer.

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Is Wholesale Over? The Death of the Middleman
By Jennifer Dublino | November 07, 2024

The internet has reduced the need for wholesalers that act as middlemen in the sales process. Learn the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer transactions.

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5 Powerful Tips for Successful Account Management
By Jamie Johnson | November 06, 2024

An account management strategy dictates how you handle your company's accounts. Learn how to prioritize your accounts and keep your business on track.

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5 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | November 05, 2024

While sales careers require a variety of skills, emotional intelligence may be one of the most important. Learn why emotional intelligence matters in sales.

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6 Legal Challenges for E-Commerce Businesses
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

These five legal challenges can make or break an e-commerce company. Learn how to avoid law and regulation problems that might hurt your small business.

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You’ve Got Leads But Why Aren’t They Buying?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Understand why leads aren't turning into sales and how to turn potential customers into buyers.

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Amazon Business Features Your Small Business Can Use
By Max Freedman | October 24, 2024

Amazon Business offers useful features your business can use to boost sales and revenue. Here's how to take full advantage of Amazon Business tools.

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers May Soon Be Obsolete
By Jamie Johnson | October 23, 2024

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

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Brick-and-Mortar vs. E-Commerce Stores: How to Leverage the Best of Both
By Jennifer Dublino | October 23, 2024

Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce stores have compelling benefits. Learn to leverage the best aspects of both to create an excellent customer experience.

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5 Tips to Reduce Friction on Your E-Commerce Website
By Chris Christoff | October 22, 2024

Anything that slows e-commerce website browsing or makes it difficult to navigate causes friction. Learn to reduce friction and increase online sales.

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The Rule of 9s: Will Charm Pricing Work for Your Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | August 27, 2024

Don't leave your pricing strategy to guesswork. Charm pricing has been proven to lift sales, but will it work for you? Read on to learn more.

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Sell Yourself: 7 Secrets to Appearing Confident During a Sales Pitch
By Julie Thompson | August 27, 2024

Learn how to feel more confident during sales presentations.

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The Pros and Cons of Offering Money-Back Guarantees
By Sean Peek | August 21, 2024

Offering money-back guarantees has both pros and cons. See whether a money-back guarantee is right for your business.

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Secrets to Selling Intangible Products and Services
By Jonathan Furman | August 14, 2024

When you're selling intangible goods and services, you'll need to create a unique marketing plan and sales process involving trust. Learn what's involved.

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Get Inspired: The Top 10 Blogs on Sales Management for 2025
By Skye Schooley | July 23, 2024

With sales teams more important than ever, it's essential to stay up to date on sales management topics. Here are 10 blogs to inspire your sales efforts.

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11 Powerful Reasons to Invest in CRM Software
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Discover the 11 ways that CRM software makes customers stay with you longer, turn more inquiries into orders and help sales and marketing work together.

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Creating a Sales Manual
By Jamie Johnson | December 20, 2023

Your company sales manual is your sales department's "how-to" guide for achieving success. Learn how to create one.

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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.