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The Entrepreneur’s Essentials #7: A call to action for CEOs on selling

Austin Startup

The CEO is the only one that can hire, fire, and promote the executive team, and these responsibilities set the culture and performance for the entire organization. However, I was lucky enough to be authentically living my calling, and that is the most effective sales tool of all. The attitude is, “that is what I hired you for”.

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SuperMac War Story 9: Sales, Not Awards « Steve Blank

Steve Blank

SuperMac sold our graphic boards for the Macintosh through multiple distribution channels: direct sales to major accounts, national chains, independent rep firms, etc. But the computer retail channel was a large part of our sales. Oh yes, and retail sales doubled with the new product packaging.

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Founder Interview: Michel Ruiz on Augmented Reality and Building the KaviAR Tech Startup

The Startup Magazine

With a 30-year history of leadership and innovation in marketing, entrepreneurship and technology, Michel’s vision is to solve problems and increase clients’ business success with the use of augmented reality. AR has many valuable applications and solutions for sales, marketing, customer service and training. Quality control?

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So You Want to Start a Cannabis Business: Advice for the Absolute Beginner

Up and Running

In 2016, marijuana sales in North America grew by a massive 30 percent, and sales are projected to reach $20.2 It’s recommended to hire an experienced attorney to aid you in navigating this process to make sure your business is legit. billion by 2021. Do this, and you will develop a loyal consumer base.

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17 Entrepreneurs Celebrate Summer Business Accomplishments

Hearpreneur

We attended the Cosmoprof beauty trade show in Las Vegas to catch up with colleagues we don’t see very often and to scout new beauty brands and trends. It’s helped grow a better understanding of how our businesses can help each other, and because of the relationship we’ve been hitting new sales goals.

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Out of the Crisis #4: Carl Liebert, crisis veteran and radical optimist

Startup Lessons Learned

Carl was also worldwide head of stores at Home Depot when Hurricane Katrina hit, running sales out of the backs of trucks and accepting IOUs for payment. 39:34) Humility in leadership and learning from the mistakes. (42:07) And you think about how hard it is to hire a normal employee in any business.

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111 Great Last Minute Gift Ideas For Clients

Mike Michalowicz

Whether you’re at the Pinball Museum in Las Vegas, or in a town with a video game arena, give quarters. Hire a massage therapist to go to your client’s workplace to give seated (fully clothed) massages to their employees or staff. like “ Hire Mike Michalowicz !” Three-month memberships cost $35.99 Gifts To Go.

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