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Steve Thompson

Steve Thompson

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Set Sales Goals for a Small Business
Steve Thompson
January 13, 2023
How to Set Sales Goals - Setting a goal
The key to achieving company goals is establishing realistic metrics for measuring success. Here are important points to set sales goals for a small business.
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Small Business Challenges in 2023
Steve Thompson
January 2, 2023
Small Business - 2023 Challenges - Man climbing a mountain
Companies that survive the upcoming headwinds will be those well-prepared. Here are the top ten small business challenges 2023 will bring to businesses of all sizes.
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8 Ways to Bring In More Customers
Steve Thompson
December 10, 2022
How to Attract More Customers - Magnet attracting people
Getting new customers can be fun, using creative techniques and cross-promotion with partners that match your goals. Here are eight ways to bring in more customers.
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5 Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout
Steve Thompson
November 25, 2022
Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout - tired employee
Employee burnout is a setback for every organization. Here's a look at some of the most effective and creative ways to prevent employee burnout and boost morale.
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Refine the Sales Prospecting Process
Steve Thompson
November 7, 2022
Refine the Sales Prospecting Process
Want to improve your sales prospecting process? Here’s a look at the modern sales prospecting process that ultimately leads to prospects buying your products.
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How to Overcome Business Challenges
Steve Thompson
October 26, 2022
Overcoming Business Challenges - Man going through a challenge
The first major challenge of any new business is defining the goals and a path to achieve them. Here are useful insights on how to overcome business challenges.
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How to Define Your Sales Process
Steve Thompson
August 1, 2022
Define Your Sales Process - Salesperson on a phone call
According to the sales management association, developing a sales process is vital for sales success. This guide describes how to define your sales process.
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How to Create a SWOT Analysis
Steve Thompson
May 21, 2022
How to Create a SWOT Analysis - Swot Analysis Diagram
A SWOT analysis gives an organization a clear summary of its current operational state to use for future business planning. Here's how to create a SWOT analysis.
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Top 9 Challenges for Business Owners
Steve Thompson
May 10, 2022
Challenges for Business Owners - labyrinth
The more your business adopts a digital infrastructure, the better prepared it will be to compete. Here are the biggest challenges small business owners face today.
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10 Sales Closing Tips for SMB Owners
Steve Thompson
April 30, 2022
Closing Sales Tips - People closing a deal
Small business success often depends on talent more than technology. Implementing these 10 sales closing tips for small business owners will improve your close rate.
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8 Tips for Managing a Small Business
Steve Thompson
April 19, 2022
How to Manage a Small Business - Small Business owners using a laptop
If you want to grow your business, start by optimizing your process so the team makes better decisions. Here are 8 growth tips for managing a small business.
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How to Increase Small Business Sales
Steve Thompson
April 8, 2022
Increase Sales for Small Business - Shopping cart going up a mountain of coins
Is your goal to increase small business sales? You can achieve it if you take the right steps now. Here are these five ways to boost your sales.
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Legal Challenges for Small Business
Steve Thompson
March 22, 2022
Legal Challenges for Small Business - Gavel
A few of the top legal challenges for small businesses actually involve selecting the appropriate business structure and filing proper documents with the state.
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Unique Ways to Increase SMB Sales
Steve Thompson
March 15, 2022
Unique Ways to Increase Small Business Sales
Looking for some unique ways to increase small business sales? Mixing traditional and non-traditional elements together is an effective way to get people's attention
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Improve Company Work-Life Balance
Steve Thompson
March 3, 2022
Improving Company Work-Life Balance
The emerging concept of how to improve company work-life balance calls for employers to allow employees reasonable flexibility in planning work and personal time.
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How to Increase Sales for SMBs
Steve Thompson
February 6, 2022
Increase Sales for Small Business - Stacked wooden blocks with shopping carts
Every business plan should include a section that outlines strategies on how to increase sales for small business. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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How to Motivate Remote Employees
Steve Thompson
January 29, 2022
Motivating Remote Employees - Woman working from home
The age of remote workers is far from over and has become a norm. Understanding how to motivate remote employees is crucial to keeping your workforce productive.
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Boost Sales With Existing Customers
Steve Thompson
January 14, 2022
Boost Sales with Existing Customers - Boxes and an arrow showing increase
Most business owners want to know how to increase sales with existing customers, but they don’t know where to begin. Here are some effective ways to get you started.
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Top Small Business Challenges 2022
Steve Thompson
January 3, 2022
2022 Challenges for Small Businesses
Labor shortages, supply chain slowdowns, managing remote workers, and securing adequate funding are just a few of the top small business challenges 2022 will bring.
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How to Recover From Business Burnout
Steve Thompson
December 22, 2021
Recovering from Business Burnout - Burnout woman sitting in front of her computer
Workplace burnout hurts productivity in many ways. Here's a look at why small business owners get sick of their work and how to recover from business burnout.
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Sales Price Objections and Answers
Steve Thompson
December 11, 2021
Sales Price Objection and Answers - Hand holding a card that says "NO"
Learning various strategies for responding to sales price objections and answers will help you get more sales. Here are ideas on how to respond to price objections.
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Virtual Trust-Building Activities
Steve Thompson
November 29, 2021
Trust Building Virtual Activities - Woman saluting in a virtual meeting
As more businesses embrace virtual experiences, there will be an increasing need for virtual trust-building activities, and team-building will be at the core.
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B2B Lead Gen for Small Business
Steve Thompson
November 17, 2021
B2B Lead Generation for Small Business - Magnet attracting people
If you're struggling to make your sales quotas, employing the right B2B Lead Generation for Small Business strategy can help boost your sales.
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Govt Regulations' Impact on SMBs
Steve Thompson
October 21, 2021
Government Regulations & Small Businesses - USA Government Building
While many regulations exist to help prevent exploitation among big players, government regulations' impact on small business can be devastating.
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How to Get Prospects to Call Back
Steve Thompson
October 2, 2021
Getting Prospects to Call You Back - Businessman on the Phone
The phone is still one of the most effective ways to acquire and convert leads. So, not sure how to get prospects to call you back? Here are the top 5 ways.
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Transitioning to a Digital Workplace
Steve Thompson
September 21, 2021
Transitioning to a Digital Workplace
The goal of transitioning to a digital workplace is to create a more efficient operation. Here are some of the top reasons why businesses are making the transition.
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B2B & B2C Social Selling Basics
Steve Thompson
September 6, 2021
B2B & B2C Social Selling Basics
Now that social media has become part of widespread business norms, it's important to understand the distinctions between B2B and B2C social selling.
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Identifying New Sales Channels
Steve Thompson
August 17, 2021
Discover New Sales Channels - Shopping cart next to a laptop
If you want to increase sales you need a plan. Our comprehensive guide on Identifying New Sales Channels will get you started with creative ways to boost sales.
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Sales Order Taker vs Trusted Advisor
Steve Thompson
August 2, 2021
Sales Order Taker vs Trusted Advisor - Handshake
In sales the difference between closing deals or not come down to how your prospects or customers perceive you. Sales order taker vs trusted advisor, which are you?
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Sales Challenges for Small Business
Steve Thompson
July 25, 2021
Top Sales Challenges for Small Businesses - Man with a hammer facing a challenge
Businesses, in general, face a myriad of challenges on a daily basis, but few are more important than these sales challenges for small business owners.
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Legal Challenges for Small Business
Steve Thompson
July 17, 2021
Legal Challenges for Small Businesses - Gavel
Business owners face numerous challenges, but none are more burdensome than legal issues. Here are some of the top legal challenges for small businesses.
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Top Sales Interview Questions
Steve Thompson
July 10, 2021
Sales Interview Questions - Woman in an Interview
Are you asking the right interview questions to help match the right candidates to your needs? Here are the top sales interview questions you should be asking.
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How to Achieve Inbox Zero
Steve Thompson
June 24, 2021
Achieving Inbox Zero - Letter with a zero sign
The average small business owner spends more than three hours per day on email. Want to reduce time and improve productivity? Here's how to achieve inbox zero.
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Legal Services for Small Business
Steve Thompson
June 21, 2021
Legal Services for Small Business - A Gavel
Most small businesses don't have the financial resources to hire a lawyer, but these subscription-based legal services for small businesses are affordable.
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Technology & SMB: How to Keep Up?
Steve Thompson
June 9, 2021
How to Keep up with Changing Technology - Hands using a laptop
Here are some ideas to help businesses stay up-to-date on tech trends, and more importantly, how small businesses can keep up with technology without falling behind.
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Choosing a Digital Marketing Agency
Steve Thompson
May 28, 2021
Digital Marketing Concept - How to Pick a Digital Marketing Agency
If you want to grow your small business but don't have the marketing expertise why not outsource? Here are some tips for choosing a digital marketing agency.
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Overcome Marketing Budget Limits
Steve Thompson
May 9, 2021
Hands with money bills - Overcoming Marketing Budget Limitations
There are many ways to overcome marketing budget limitations for small businesses. The first thing you should do is reallocate any unused budget dollars.
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Business Benefits of Virtual Reality
Steve Thompson
April 24, 2021
Man using a virtual reality device - Benefits of Virtual Reality
So what are the benefits of virtual reality in business? For starters, it will change how consumers interact with products in retail and that's just the beginning.
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Top Outsourced Business Services
Steve Thompson
April 17, 2021
Board with the words Hiring? and Outsourcing
Small business owners who want to improve productivity should consider outsourcing repetitive tasks. Here is a list of top outsourced business services.
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How to Start an eCommerce Business
Steve Thompson
April 9, 2021
Hands holding a tablet with an eCommerce Splash-screen - Starting an eCommerce Business
Have you been thinking about creating an online store for your small business, but don’t know where to start? Here’s how to start a successful eCommerce business
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Prepaid Legal Services for SMBs
Steve Thompson
March 21, 2021
Gavel on the table - Prepaid Legal Services for Small Businesses
Most small businesses don’t have the funds to cover expensive attorney retainers, but prepaid legal services for small businesses might be the answer.
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Best Gmail Productivity Apps
Steve Thompson
March 13, 2021
Mobile phone with Gmail Splash screen - Top Productivity App for Gmail
Gaining the upper hand on email productivity has perplexed small business owners for decades. Take back control with our list: The best Gmail productivity apps.
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SMB Remote Working Best Practices
Steve Thompson
January 24, 2021
Woman sitting in the floor with her laptop - Best Practices for Working Remotely
Now that many small business employees are working from home, it is important that businesses follow these good remote working best practices.
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Small Business Challenges 2021
Steve Thompson
January 6, 2021
Man in front of the entrance of a labyrinth - 2021 Challenges for Small Businesses
Every year small business owners face numerous challenges that affect their business. Here are the top small business challenges for 2021.
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Small Business LLC vs Incorporation
Steve Thompson
December 15, 2020
Man choosing between LLC or Inc. - LLC or Incorporation. Which one is better for you?
Protecting personal assets from the companies’ are important for most small businesses, but which structure is right for your situation?
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Work "On" Your Business, Not "In" It
Steve Thompson
December 7, 2020
Man working in front of the computer - Are you working ON your business?
Most small business owners can’t find the time to work ‘on’ their business instead of ‘in’ their business because they’re doing tasks that should be delegated.
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