Business Management - Marketing/Sales

How to Make a Sale: A Print Buyer Weighs In
October 1, 2014

So, you're a print salesperson trying to get a new account. Maybe you're changing careers or are young, so you don't have much experience. Maybe it's a third-generation family business, or you got the job when "Where's the beef?" was airing on TV. Heck, maybe you're the company owner. Regardless, it can't hurt to get the perspective of a print buyer.

List Maker. List Maker. Make Me a List
September 30, 2014

What’s the secret to time management? Simple. It's preparation. By knowing what needs to get done and in what order, you can be prioritized and prepared. All of this starts with a list. Actually, it takes more than that. Read all about it in this week’s blog by Bill Farquharson.

The Standard Group Marketing Executive Seminar Campaign - PODi Case Study
September 30, 2014

The Standard Group wanted to create a high-level educational seminar for marketing executives to learn about the latest advancements, trends and tools for marketing automation. The Standard Group created tremendous buzz for the event which resulted in a very well attended day of learning.

The Sales Rollercoaster - Video Sales Tips
September 29, 2014

We love the up of sales but hate the down. The climb is long, but we eventually hit the peak and try to stay there for as long as possible before the inevitable fall. Since what goes up must come down, you’ll need to take Bill Farquharson’s advice in this week’s sales tip video.

Customers Who Buy on Price - Short Attention Span Webinar
September 26, 2014

No one will ever admit to being a bottom feeder, but customers who say, "We don’t buy solely on price" often buy solely on price. What do you do? That’s the subject of this week’s Short Attention Span Webinar by Bill Farquharson and Kelly Mallozzi.

Avoid Making These Content Marketing Mistakes
September 25, 2014

Content marketing takes patience, planning, and plenty of ideas. Make it easier on yourself and more successful for your business by avoiding the following five common content marketing mistakes.

Why H2H is the Essential 'New' Sales Strategy
September 25, 2014

We live in an increasingly personalized world. Many of you will be selling variable data printing services. Yet, when it comes to business, we still talk about market sectors. That's not very personal. It's time to change all that.