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Crisis Or Opportunity

The Chinese symbol for crisis is composed of two separate symbols that mean opportunity and danger. These two elements always exist simultaneously. They are inseparable. We hear a lot about cutbacks, layoffs, slowdowns and recession. The popular press loves bad news. Why? Because bad news always sells better than good news. Those who get a […]

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Sales Jobs Still Seen With Contempt

A recent study conducted by Development Dimensions International, a human resources company,  found that 41 percent of consumers surveyed rated the sales profession below mediocre. And one in five consumers surveyed said they believe salespeople’s expertise is getting worse. Not only do consumers see salespeople as incompetent they see sales as an undesireable profession. Survey results […]

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