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The language of sales closings

Words have made and ruined careers.
Adams Hudson
June 26, 2014

Speak in terms to which your customers can relate.


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Acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them

Value of remembering the past.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
June 26, 2014

Create the proper launching pad for the big successes that await you.


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Mobile credit card payments

Square allows contractors to accept credit card payments and manage business on an iPad, iPhone or Android phone.
May 21, 2014

Square allows contractors to accept credit card payments and manage business on an iPad, iPhone or Android phone.


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Do’s and don’ts of social media

Why your social media marketing is suffering.
Adams Hudson
May 21, 2014

Follow these rules to make sure you don’t fall into a social media trap.


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Close more sales

An Option Sheet is exactly what the title implies.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
May 21, 2014

Option Sheets are a communication tool between technician and customer.


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Brand-Building 101

How your not-so-small business can leverage your best asset.
May 21, 2014

When it comes to marketing, your greatest asset is one that’s oftentimes underutilized.


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Adopting professional dress standards can increase sales

Dressing for dollars.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
May 21, 2014

The net effect is when you don’t dress like a professional, you don’t get paid like a professional.


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Best practices for great companies

Independence has its advantages, but sometimes you just need some help.
Kelly Faloon
May 21, 2014

Take advantage of what these groups offer to make your company top-of-mind with customers.


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Selling at the right price

Are you or your technicians taking home the biggest paycheck?
Jim Hamilton
April 22, 2014

When you look at the profit-and-loss statement, ask yourself what stands out to you.


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Profitable customer retention tool

You need a strong customer retention newsletter program.
Adams Hudson
April 22, 2014

Stand out from the competition with an effective newsletter.


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