How to Sell When the Market is Down

Sales is a lucrative career if you work it right; in fact, it’s perfectly attainable to scale your earnings up to six-figures through commission alone. Whether you’re looking to grow your pay on a commission-only basis or atop a base salary, it’s not a matter of pure...

When you're in sales, attracting top talent is tough. It may seem like everyone out there thinks they have what it takes to be a good salesperson, and working in sales would be a convenient career change. However, what you want is to find someone with the potential to...

We live in a world where the sales landscape changes at light speed every day. Being an effective salesperson in this environment is tricky and requires knowing how to approach both potential and existing clients to create and maintain all-important relationships....

Businesses are always looking for ways to improve performance and increase sales, especially in the wake of low-performing years such as 2020. Many try staff incentive programs to accomplish goals; the problem is … many of these plans fail. Avoiding some common sales...

Production and reduction both carry the benefit of potential increased profitability and risks of reduced profit. Learn how to decide between production and reduction, and how a sales consulting business like Sales Arbiter can help you make the right choice. An...

Whether you're a sales manager working for a huge conglomerate or you're a brand new entrepreneur just launching your business, you probably have a client you dream of landing.  You can land that dream client if you think strategically and implement the right...

Selling is tough in a down market, and the wrong approach could have serious consequences for your bottom line. Economic troubles can cause hardship for everyone, but salespeople are hit especially hard since they're dealing with an environment that makes it much...

Optimizing efficiency should be one of your priorities throughout your entire sales strategy, but it's especially important when it comes to sales territories. Sales territory management is one of the most important factors in any business's success. Even if your...

Hiring the right salesperson for your team can be tricky. You not only need someone with the right experience and talents, but the right personality and flare for selling what your business offers. Additionally, the chance of hiring the wrong person is a bit higher in...

When talking with prospects, most people know they should focus on the other person’s needs and attempt to provide solutions. But, did you know there are certain words you shouldn’t use or should avoid overusing? Statistically, many of these words actually reduce a...