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How are you doing on price? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Since then, I have had more and more discussions with my clients about their pricing strategies and being squeezed in this market. In a lean economy, many sales and business development people feel obligated to discount their prices; at least, the discussion of price and where it fits in the sales strategy becomes more important than ever.

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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I have watched many a well intentioned executive get sucked into gossip in an attempt to help, only to pay a big price down the road for their error in judgment. If that doesn’t work, and you must get involved, offer to accompany the person with the problem in addressing the individual they have an issue with.

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Why is it so darn easy to say NO?

Women on Business

Being helpful comes with a price, and the price is more work. By Maribeth Kuzmeski Oftentimes, there is more risk in customer service when the answer to our concerns is “yes.” Can you help me? Will you make an exception and do this for me just this once? Could you look into this issue I’m having?

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

How many times have you witnessed someone holding-out for a higher price, better valuation, evolving markets, technology advances, or any number of other circumstances that either never transpire, or by the time they do, the opportunistic advantage had disappeared?

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How to Build a Brand | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. must all reflect high standards of quality.

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The Rewards of Mentoring :: Women on Business

Women on Business

However, that’s a small price to pay for the positives that are derived. By being available as a mentor to other women – and also to men – we can lead by example as professionals and leaders, give others the benefit of our experience and perspective, and reap the reward of seeing others succeed in part because of our input.

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The Importance of Testing in an E-marketing Campaign

Women on Business

Some of the things you should vary and test are: • Promotion offered • Price • Free offers • Graphics • Free Trial • Color • Font • Mail Format • Length • Day and time of emailing • Subject lines and body copy • Response device (reply to email, visit website, etc.)

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