Work Life

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For sales professionals, the job’s inherent uncertainties – such as long sales cycles, complex negotiations, and reliance on commissions – can create a breeding ground for neurotic tendencies. Negotiation toughness: B2B sales often involve tough negotiations with clients who are experienced in securing the best deals.

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Insperity

MAY 26, 2020

Having a plan for the future – a clear and unified path to achieve a goal – can keep your team engaged and productive. The first step is showing your team the value in planning for the future together despite the crisis. Remind them that their skills and creativity are vital to the overall health of the organization over the long term.

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Problem-Solving Customer Service Leadership Planning 243

Insperity

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

By leveraging relationships with other organizations that are aligned with your target markets, your small or midsize company can gain sales momentum and outperform the competition. But a word of caution: Do not build the alliance solely on sales metrics. Is creative and visionary when seeking solutions. What should be done?

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Sales Influencing Government Planning 162

Insperity

JANUARY 14, 2020

But you can plan ahead and be prepared – even for the unexpected. What do we need to be prepared for, in terms of having a mitigation plan? Some examples are: Examine a new idea or a project Kick start annual business planning Basis for a marketing plan Regular review and evaluation of how the business is doing.

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Prioritization Planning Technology Controlling 221

Insperity

JANUARY 25, 2016

Yes, your sales force may be more heavily populated with extroverts. But that doesn’t mean an introvert can’t be great at sales. An introvert who listens well and pays attention to subtle clues may be better at sales than you’d imagine. Not necessarily shy. So, don’t overlook the quiet ones in the corner.

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Sales Problem-Solving Coaching Leadership 169

Insperity

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Or for a sales job, combine the manager interview and role-playing exercise into one day. If you can avoid it, don’t bring your cell phone with you, even if you plan on leaving it face down on the table. Learn creative ways to attract the best talent. Combine stages of the process. Offer them a glass of water.

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Onboarding Interviewing Advertising Communication 256

Work Life

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Were creating new ways for our remote team to connect, whether planning event space layouts in the Meta Wooorld app or playing a round of mini golf in apps like Walkabout. REFRESH OUR MARKETING AND SALES MATERIALS Its been a busy year. Were refreshing everything, from our capabilities deck, to our one-pager, and everything in between.

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Creativity Flexibility Flexibility Training 72

Insperity

JANUARY 23, 2018

Don’t forget remote workers , or sales representatives who are in the office less frequently. And it should go without saying, but if someone on your team is a recovering alcoholic, don’t plan a mandatory happy hour. The key is to know your employees and plan appropriately. Good for: Annual planning and rewarding employees.

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Food Supplies Banking Planning 228

Insperity

MAY 2, 2017

If you can avoid it, don’t bring your cell phone with you, even if you plan on leaving it face down on the table. For example, for a sales job, combine the manager interview and role-playing exercise into one day. Learn creative ways to attract the best talent. Offer them a glass of water. Make light conversation.

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Interviewing Construction Sales Software 199

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

One reason: the company’s enduring, bold creativity. Be open to new ideas and don’t panic when things don’t go according to plan. orders were canceled, sales plummeted and much of the employees were furloughed. As the supply chain caught up, they expanded sales to companies in other industries and individuals.

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Supplies Healthcare Sales Customer Service 214

Success

OCTOBER 3, 2021

As we sat down to plan the magazine this article originally appeared in , it quickly stood out to me that the official on-sale date—Oct. Jobs imagined that by breaking down barriers to technology, people young and old could unleash their creativity without limitations.

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Sales Creativity Technology Planning 137

Insperity

MARCH 20, 2018

For example, even if an employee meets this established pay minimum, but their job duties involve repetitive or manual tasks without creativity or decision-making power, they most likely would be non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay. A lot of companies try to claim all outside sales folks as exempt, even the ones working in the office.

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Supervising Salary Sales Administrative Assistance 170

Insperity

MAY 19, 2016

The challenge is to harness all the brainpower and creativity each and every employee has to offer. Increase a certain type of sale? For example, one company created a fantasy football game to increase sales. The company went so far as to create trading cards with photos of each of its sales vice presidents.

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Sales Supplies Communication Creativity 130

Insperity

APRIL 6, 2021

The values you select should be consistent across your entire company, whether it’s the finance department, sales, customer service or operations. Creativity – Do your best to stay innovative and look for opportunities to make a difference. Additionally, values should be carefully thought out in advance and chosen with intention.

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Legal Influencing Security Leadership 303

Insperity

MAY 17, 2018

When planning stay interviews, consider these basic tips: Schedule them ahead of time, so employees know they’re important. For instance, HubSpot offers many free certification courses for sales and marketing professionals through its online academy. Stay interview basics. Question #3.

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Interviewing Training Logistics Flexibility 237

Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2016

Employing people with various backgrounds has the potential to give your company a leg up because it can: Spark creativity with an infusion of new ideas and perspectives. Broaden the appeal of your sales pitch and provide insight into client demographics. If that’s your situation, look for better, more creative ways to recruit.

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Training Creativity Communication Interviewing 178

Success

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But several free ChatGPT alternatives provide better solutions for your business marketing, sales, ideation, revision and client relationship management (CRM) needs. Switching gears from a detailed ebook to banner ad copy tests the limits of time and creativity. Rather than focusing on creative content marketing, Copy.ai

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Sales Creativity Computer Communication 111

Insperity

JANUARY 25, 2016

Yes, your sales force may be more heavily populated with extroverts. But that doesn’t mean an introvert can’t be great at sales. An introvert who listens well and pays attention to subtle clues may be better at sales than you’d imagine. Both personality types can be equally creative, passionate and articulate leaders.

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Sales Leadership Problem-Solving Coaching 127

Success

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It may even require advanced coaching in specialized areas such as real estate sales. That is, they help you to think differently and approach challenges in new and creative ways. Most importantly, you will harness the power of the Win the Day strategy to create a personalized plan for success.

Real Estate 119

Real Estate Problem-Solving Coaching Sales 119

Insperity

DECEMBER 14, 2015

“Leaders must have vision, creativity and the ability to influence others to follow and support them into uncharted and often risky territory.” ” Nick Venturella | Sales and Marketing Supervisor, ITA. Planning for future prosperity. Stephen King | President and CEO, GrowthForce. Influence with your vision.

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Leadership Influencing Retail Sales 187

Office Snapshots

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Back then, it was about building something from the ground up: a regional business with the same energy, creativity and expertise that Oktra was known for in London. From the outset, it was clear this would be more than just a workspace; it would become a place to bring clients, inspire creativity and showcase what Oktra does best.

Creativity 52

Creativity Flexibility Flexibility Sales 52

Insperity

DECEMBER 14, 2015

"Leaders must have vision, creativity and the ability to influence others to follow and support them into uncharted and often risky territory." " Nick Venturella | Sales and Marketing Supervisor, ITA. Planning for future prosperity. ” Stephen King | President and CEO, GrowthForce. Influence with your vision.

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Leadership Influencing Retail Sales 187

Success

JULY 22, 2024

They help with social bonding, creative and blue sky thinking and values alignment,” says Miranda Ji, executive vice president of sales and business development at Destination Greater Victoria. It’s crucial for companies to meticulously plan and budget for these expenses to ensure they yield a strong return on investment.

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Creativity Logistics Sales Problem-Solving 105

Success

JULY 10, 2022

Sure, there may have been pauses here and there, but they lasted only as long as it took someone to get creative and figure a way out of it—to take the next step in the right direction. Take stock of what your current situation is, consider what the appropriate positive response needs to be, make your plan to accomplish it and take action.

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Sales Purchasing Creativity Training 124

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A typical five year plan, filled with forecasts and analysis, is predicated on the belief that the world is predictable, and rational. How many five year plans and business forecasts survive contact with reality? A different guidance system The alternative is to blend logic with creativity, passion, and emotion.

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Retail Creativity Consulting Leadership 98

Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This gave them the benefit of an impressive street presence, while a unique triple-height atrium and vast windows allow natural light to flood through the open plan interiors on all levels. The combination of materials resulted in a luxe industrial aesthetic that exudes both a luxurious and creative look and feel.

Retail 98

Retail Flexibility Flexibility Sales 98

Office Snapshots

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

RDG Planning & Design created an open, collaborative, and creative space for the Fusion Medical Staffing offices in Omaha, Nebraska. The office layout is strategically planned to accommodate future expansions, allowing for seamless transitions in the use of space as the company’s needs evolve.

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Office Layout Construction Equipment Sales 105

Success

APRIL 25, 2024

Because a short call can lead to increased connection, productivity and even success in closing sales. A variety of salespeople still count phone calls as their number one most successful sales tactic for a reason. You can make a plan, today, to get started on that. Make a step-by-step plan. Need proof?

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Correspondence Logistics Coaching Sales 109

Success

MARCH 11, 2022

One dreaded statement from a sales prospect can make a salesperson turn pale. “Is A client recently said, “Our business has been so good for the past five years that we haven’t felt a need to do any sales training , but things are different now and we need help!” Is this your best deal?”. Let’s consider some solutions.

Sales 105

Sales Customer Service Communication Technology 105

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Data analysis Programming and coding languages Adobe Creative Suite Hazardous materials disposal Workplace safety SEO/SEM Aviation mechanics Multilingual abilities Financial planning Soft skills are social Unlike hard skills, soft skills are fundamentally social. Other types of positions may require greater emphasis on soft skills.

Teamwork 120

Teamwork Problem-Solving Customer Service Work Ethic 120

Insperity

MARCH 1, 2016

A high-tech or creative services company comes to mind. They found that the open floor plan decreased productivity and employee satisfaction while it increased employee stress and negative coworker relations. They may need more informal meeting space that prompts creativity or more space for spontaneous interaction.

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Computer Technology Office Equipment Software 131

Success

AUGUST 29, 2021

The questions about work were simple—we wanted to tell creative and culturally relevant stories that inspired better financial decision-making. Our careers in sales and marketing prepared us to identify exactly who our customers were and how they differed from other consumers. Open and start funding a brokerage account.

Sales 119

Sales Salary Decision Making Creativity 119

Success

JANUARY 25, 2023

A 2021 McKinsey report on AI adoption surveyed nearly 2,000 executives and managers and found that 56% of respondents reported AI adoption in at least one function—and more than two-thirds planned to increase that investment over the next three years. Arran Stewart, co-founder and CVO of Job.com Humans are naturally creative individuals.

Software 105

Software Sales Consulting Creativity 105

Work Life

JULY 15, 2024

Organizations driven by scarcity mindsets prioritize immediate outputs over long-term planning and problem prevention. The challenge lies in finding a balance between leveraging technology to improve organizational performance and investing in developing non-replaceable human skills, such as critical thinking and creativity.

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Problem-Solving Prioritization Creativity Technology 98

Work Life

JULY 31, 2024

Each setback became a chance to brainstorm creative solutions and push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. We committed to purchasing a substantial quantity of pink-colored raw materials in anticipation of using them in a special co-branded product line, but sales didn’t pan out as hoped.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Sales Software Consulting 98

Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

At home you ignore the dishes from Friday’s half-eaten breakfast, open your laptop, and spend seven hours on sales calls. The most neglected piece of any productivity plan is your most important asset: YOU. For many entrepreneurs, this is the missing link in their success plan. Planning is crucial, but over-planning is poison.

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Sales Bookkeeping Prioritization Maintenance 124

Productivityist

MARCH 18, 2014

Leigh is a millennial sales executive, blogger and entrepreneur, with a passion for sales improvement strategies. I often sit back on a Sunday (when I do my weekly plan) and feel like I don''t even want to go into work in the morning. I also spend time thinking creatively about how to supercharge my career.

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Mailing Sales Training Planning 109