I get contacted by companies trying to sell me products and services on a regular basis.Sometimes the "fit" is really wrong - we don't buy or sell furniture, so trying to sell us wholesale lots of armchairs isn't going to work too well.Of course a lot of it is down to technique.If you can build up a rapport with a client then it's going to be a hell of a lot easier to sell them … [Read more...] about Why Some People Should Not Be In Sales
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Clients Can Be Weird About Payments
Whether there's an "economic downturn" or not you'll always find people who simply don't "get" the concept of paying for stuff.I mentioned this issue on Twitter earlier today and a couple of people sent me links to these absolutely hilarious videos. Apologies if the display is a bit odd - width may be a problem:Of course if someone owes you money they really need to pay you .. … [Read more...] about Clients Can Be Weird About Payments
Stop Thinking Like An Employee
If you want to run your own business then you need to work at it.You cannot expect your business to run itself.You cannot expect to work "normal" hours.You cannot expect to work a "normal" working weekIf you can't deal with any of the above then simply give up now.Sure, everyone needs to strike the balance between work and their private lifeHowever, if you're running your own … [Read more...] about Stop Thinking Like An Employee
Silly User Interface Things
American Express offer an online service to their card holders that allows them to check their balance, charges and payments.The problem is that if you go to the American Express website to login you will end up getting a bit frustrated and confused.Why?Well it's really simple. While there is a nice little button on the main page inviting you to register for the service, there … [Read more...] about Silly User Interface Things
Irish Green Party Are Spamming Idiots
Image by just.Luc via FlickrI hate spam. It's a tactic used by lazy uninventive scumbags.I don't like politicians that much and consider most of them to be seriously overpaid.So when I got hit with a spam from the Irish Green Party today to my personal email address I saw red.Here's the spam itself (screenshot with personal details removed):I love the way they wanted to "be … [Read more...] about Irish Green Party Are Spamming Idiots