Are you concerned about whether your sales compensation program is designed for optimum revenue attainment? You aren’t alone. Many of the business owners and sales managers we work with at Sandler Training Seattle share those concerns. Here are my top 7 things to consider when designing an effective sales compensation plan.
7 Things to Consider When Designing Sales Compensation
October 7, 2015 | Written by James Alberson
A Sign of Sales: Refining Your First Impression
October 6, 2015 | Written by Matt Beuschlein
Brick and mortar businesses, listen up - this one’s for you. The first step to advertising your business is to get a sign. Not just any old sign either, we’ve moved past the simple “We’re Open” signs hanging in a window. The successful and often viral signs of today’s world incorporate cleverly phrased limericks, creatively designed logos and inventive use of negative space to grab peoples attention.
Clever signage that links people to your product or place of business is the first impression that your business makes. It’s also your first line of publicity; if your well-planned notice gets seen or shared enough times, it can become a viral promotion.
Signs, however, can also point away from your business. An overdone or bland sign will reflect negatively on the quality of the company you run, the services you provide, or the goods you make. Follow these signage commandments to stand out and attract more customers.
Unmasking Digital Marketing - A Panel Discussion
October 1, 2015 | Written by Matt Beuschlein
Wednesday, October 21st, from 4:30 – 7:30pm at the Adriatic Grill in Tacoma
The ever changing landscape of digital marketing has created plenty of opportunities, but also plenty of pitfalls. As a business owner you need to know what to watch for and what to capitalize on. But finding the time to do the research and keep up with the trends can be toilsome and time consuming. That’s why you need to come listen to our panel of industry experts school you on everything digital marketing.
There was some great conversations at our first panel discussion, our second has now come and gone, and the third is shaping up to be just as memorable.
"Content marketing is the only marketing left," according to the very successful American author, entrepreneur, marketer, and public speaker, Seth Godin, who might know a thing or two about marketing.
There’s no denying that content is a powerful marketing tool, as the phrase “content is king” (attributed to Bill Gates) has ebbed and flowed throughout advertising, marketing and public relations industries for years. And in this digital age, content is still king.
Taking Your Business into the Future
September 28, 2015 | Written by Matt Beuschlein
Looking to the future is always the next step for managers. The economy is changing rapidly, with developments in distribution, service and technology coloring the way in which businesses operate.
This leads to a host of new start-ups, competing for market share and maybe even trying to put you out of business. Unless you are on the verge of retirement or otherwise looking to get out of business, keeping one eye on the future of your company should be a goal of your management in order to be relevant and successful for as long as possible.