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9 Successful Business Leaders Reveal Their Top Tips for Selling Anything to Anyone

Nothing happens without a sale. Believe it or not, you’re a salesperson — whether you’re convincing your kids to do their homework, putting your best foot forward for a job interview, or running a business....

byThe Oracles

October 3, 2019

Here’s How Differences By Generation Influence Buyer Decision-Making

Today, the retail industry is adjusting to online-first shopping habits, but it’s also trying to balance new buyer attitudes. Retail has evolved because people have evolved. While Baby Boomers may shop one way, Gen Z...

byLydia Vargo

October 2, 2019

12 Small Business Podcasts That Will Help You Sell More

Running a business is often about setting goals and putting in the long hours and hard work to achieve them. Regardless of what type of business you run, it’s likely that “selling more” has a...

byNav

September 30, 2019

5 Easy Changes You Can Make to Boost Your Online Sales

E-commerce business owners know that the most frustrating aspect of running an online business is how quickly sales can slip through your fingers. It seems like you can do just about everything right with your...

byEric Goldschein

September 26, 2019

How to Calculate and Use Your Customer Lifetime Value to Increase Sales

The headlines continue getting worse and worse for the retail sector, as the rate of retail closures now more than doubles that of new store openings in the U.S. Despite these and other concerns, though,...

byMonica Eaton-Cardone

September 25, 2019

5 Ways to Totally Impress Your Clients on the Phone

You’ve talked your prospective client into hearing your pitch or learning more about your products over a call. But now, how do you impress your clients on the phone? There are a few surefire ways...

byKatie Wilson

September 22, 2019

Why Adding SaaS is Essential to Scaling Your Service Business

All ascending companies will eventually face the choice of whether they should channel their efforts into growth or continued profitability, whether they like it or not. Some entrepreneurs welcome the challenge, while others find it hard to...

byPhil Alves

September 17, 2019

Use This Marketing Tactic to Boost Customer Engagement and Get More Sales

I’m sure you’ve seen this message (or something similar) on the bottom of a website when you’re shopping for clothes or a trip: “3 left at this price!” It’s a classic example of a nudge, one...

byJonathan Senin

September 12, 2019

How to Bring Your Brick-and-Mortar Business to the Digital World

For brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs, all of the business' features are right there in front of you: the storefront design, the products, the signage, the customers. You can engage with all aspects of your business directly in...

byJustin E. Crawford

September 11, 2019

Weighing the Pros and Cons: Should You Sell Your Products on Amazon?

If you run an e-commerce business, you know how challenging it can be to consistently attract new customers, in addition to getting repeat buyers. Even if you currently sell products on your own website or...

bySusan Guillory

September 11, 2019

4 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Offer a Subscription Service

Building and running a successful business is tough. You’ve got to have a solid strategy, an amazing offering and a strong team to help you hit the market hard. And while advancements in tech and...

byPJ Taei

September 4, 2019

How to Bring Your Local Business Online

With the world going digital, brick-and-mortar business owners intuitively know that in order to take advantage of this trend and stay relevant, they must bring their business online, as well. But how exactly do you...

byJeremy Lawlor

September 2, 2019

The Best Mobile Card Readers for Startups (and Why Your Business Needs One)

When you’re starting a business, one of the biggest concerns is, “How do I accept payment?” Sure, some businesses do just fine on a cash-only basis, but being able to accept credit cards could be...

byMelissa Johnson

August 29, 2019

4 Ways to Overcome a Plateau and Reignite Your Passion

We've all been there. Our business is growing according to plan, and then... it isn't. We've hit a plateau, we feel stuck and we don’t know what to do. Don’t panic! Business, like life, runs in cycles. With...

byRoz Clark

August 18, 2019

9 Secrets to Having World-Class Customer Service

Good customer service is crucial to ensuring your business will continue to grow. These nine experienced leaders and advisors in The Oracles, including Canva founder Melanie Perkins and clothing designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott, share...

byThe Oracles

August 14, 2019

7 Ways to Generate Fresh Leads for Your E-Commerce Company

We'll assume you've already read up on the basics of running an online store. In this article, we’ll cover strategies you can implement within your e-commerce store that are proven to increase revenue. These tips...

byNico Prins

August 14, 2019

6 Ways to Make Your Local Company Nationally Competitive

Starting a local business is like graduating college. It may feel like a big milestone (and it is!) but it’s also the bottom of a new ladder. At the top of that ladder are enterprise companies....

bySerenity Gibbons

August 13, 2019

Take These Essential Steps to Get Your First Subscription Box Sale

Subscription box businesses have become increasingly popular, following the massive success of some amazing brands like BarkBox, Butcher Box and about a thousand other problem solving companies that have made their mark while changing our...

byJosh Band

August 7, 2019

5 Inventive Ways to Use Email Marketing to Boost Your ROI

If you’ve ever dipped your toes into the world of email marketing, you know that it’s often touted as having the best return on investment of any initiative you can take to boost leads and...

byEric Goldschein

July 29, 2019

Smarter Service, Happier Customers: Why Your Business Needs Cognitive Chatbots

Chatbots are everywhere. From your online banking page to takeout restaurant websites, it seems rare nowadays to not see that friendly pop-up in the corner of your screen while browsing the web: “Hello! How can...

byDJ Das

July 23, 2019