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No matter what business you are in, you have to sell. Nothing happens in a business until somebody sells something. In this article we’ll take a quick look at six things you can do right now to help close more deals. 1. Dress for success. First impressions count and your appearance does make an impression. This doesn’t mean you need to wear a jacket and tie, or suit, all the time, but it does mean that you should always look smart, even when meeting clients that dress in wor

There’s nothing more frustrating in business than difficult, or intransigent customers or clients. Whether it’s your fault, one of your staff members, a supplier, or simply an impossible-to-please customer there’s no way to avoid them from time to time. Given that we all have to face these people, here are a few ways to minimize the impact on yourself, your company, your employees and your bottom line. 1. Resist the urge to get mad and make judgments When you are dealing with

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