SALES STOPPERS ABOUND!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Our new clients were excited when their new consumer product was approved for one of the outlets in a big national chain. They were thrilled with their “success” and were entertaining visions of their product taking off in the multi-store chain. They would sell in... GET WITH THE PROGRAM!
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Sales
The calendar year is already divided up into at least 9 distinctive selling seasons. Each selling season, for the most part, is named after the 3-day holiday they run through. The selling seasons all start right after the previous holiday and end on the next holiday.... STAY INFORMED AND STAY RELEVENT
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog
Your marketing people have done a fine job of creating a marketing plan, strategy, and package. They’ve considered the market, the competition and the delivery systems. They have honed the message, dialed in the positioning, and developed the compelling logo, catch... YOUR CALL MAY BE RECORDED
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Customer Service
You’ve done everything right as a producer. You’ve given your customer compelling advertising, stellar reputation, and third-party endorsements to put them in a positive state of mind even before they purchase your product or service. They anticipate a rewarding... LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES
by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Article, Business Blog, Education, Entrepreneurship, Event
This week we were the Executives in Residence at one of Canada’s premier universities, the University of Lethbridge, with campuses in Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge. In addition to delivering keynotes to several hundred students, faculty, and business...