The truth is that true business development tasks are very distasteful. In fact, they are so distasteful, most business owners and sales reps in our industry drive below average results and earn below average income.
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A ‘Pay It Forward’ Way to Greater Happiness
As we sit on the cusp of the Thanksgiving holiday, most of us have read and heard about being grateful. Not only does gratitude make us better people, but studies have shown that giving thanks and counting our blessings can help us sleep better, lower our stress, and improve our interpersonal relationships.
Read MoreAsk the Accountant: Can I Move Order History to QuickBooks?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I am thinking of converting from another industry software into QuickBooks Online. Can I move my order history from my old system into QuickBooks? Answer: I get this question often when discussing system conversions with distributors. Unfortunately, you cannot move order history from another order management system into QB. You can, however, move your Customer and/or Vendor List from your current system into QBO, although I strongly suggest you clean up your lists before making this move. If you are currently in QB Desktop (Pro, Premier…
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Wisdom From Simon Cowell
Recently I heard an interview with Simon Cowell sharing some wisdom he learned from his parents. Truly this is one of the most important keys to success.
Read MoreLabels Are a Big Deal: Don’t Trust Them to Just Anyone
Let’s look at three real-life scenarios that can occur when industrial labels do not perform as expected (and why a distributor working with the right label vendor is so important).
Read MoreKnow the Difference Between Debit and Credit on QuickBooks
While a debit card looks and is accepted as a credit card, they are very different from one another, despite the Visa or Mastercard logo on the debit card.
Read MoreNever Use the F Word
In sales we need to learn to avoid using the F word. No, not that F word.
Read MoreAre You Using QuickBooks’ ‘Ask My Accountant’ Feature?
QB has a very useful feature for organizing questions called Ask My Accountant.
Read MorePractice Makes Profits
Each of us had a past moment in this business that we did not know what to say. We just got out in the field or on the phone, and did our best at what we were told to say.
Read MoreHow to Guarantee an Income Stream for Months and Years to Come
Why should a distributor take the time to learn the complexities of print when selling promo items is more straightforward and fun? The answer is repeatability.
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