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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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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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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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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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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 Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision-Making
By Jamie Johnson | October 16, 2024

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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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online vs. Buying in Person
By Jennifer Dublino | September 09, 2024

Online and in-person sales each have advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to recognize their values and maximize both strategies to meet customer needs.

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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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How to Make Your Direct Sales Business Explode in No Time
By Mark Fairlie | July 30, 2024

A direct sales business sells products or services outside of a retail environment. Follow these tips and strategies to build your direct sales business.

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The Cold Weather Effect: Raising Profits When Temperatures Drop
By Jennifer Post | July 30, 2024

The cold weather effect is a retail phenomenon of increased profits during cold weather. Learn how to weatherproof your business to reap the benefits.

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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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Changing the Game: How Deal Desks Are Shaking Up Sales Organizations
By Mark Fairlie | June 25, 2024

Deal desks are specialized sales teams focused on high-value deals. Learn the pros and cons of deal desks and how to utilize them to drive sales.

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Super Sales Strategies: Quick Tips for Upselling and Cross-Selling
By Sean Peek | June 14, 2024

Improve your company's revenue by upselling and cross-selling like a pro. Follow these six easy tips to boost your sales.

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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | June 03, 2024

In marketing or direct sales, sometimes using facts is best, while an emotional approach is better in other instances. Learn to choose the right tactic.

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The 10 Largest E-Commerce Markets in the World by Country
By Mark Fairlie | May 14, 2024

Here is a quick introduction to the biggest e-commerce markets in the world and some interesting facts about the industry in those countries.

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7 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Sales and Marketing Today
By Jamie Johnson | April 18, 2024

Successful entrepreneurs have adjusted marketing and sales mindsets to incorporate digital tools and analytics. Learn today's marketing and sales trends.

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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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Open for Business: 5 Options for Setting Up an Online Store
By Jennifer Dublino | April 18, 2024

There are various ways to open an e-commerce store and start selling online. Learn your online store options and their pros and cons.

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How Social Selling Can Improve Your Sales Process
By Julie Thompson | April 18, 2024

Learn how connecting with prospects on social media can improve your lead-generation efforts.

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Learn by Example: 7 Great Mobile-Friendly E-Commerce Websites
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Boost your mobile website conversion rates by emulating excellent mobile-friendly e-commerce websites. Learn how to create a great mobile user experience.

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How to Reduce Abandoned E-Commerce Carts With Email Marketing
By Skye Schooley | February 14, 2024

Shopping cart abandonment represents lost web sales. Learn how to use email marketing campaigns to reduce and recover abandoned e-commerce shopping carts.

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The Psychology of Sales
By Max Freedman | February 02, 2024

There is a lot of psychology involved in trying to make a sale. Here are the key principles to understand when you're marketing to your customers.

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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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Complete Guide to Building a Sales Process
By David Gargaro | November 15, 2023

A sales process helps you convert leads into customers and earn consistent sales in 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.

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10 Ways to Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment
By Megan Totka | February 21, 2023

Here is how you can increase online purchases with techniques that help customers finish their checkout process.