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7 Steps To Scoring New Business In A Bad Economy

BY Don PeppersFri Jan 6, 2012

Getting a prospective business customer to say “yes” when his own economic world has deteriorated so much requires a deft and nuanced sales effort. So if you sell to business customers, here are seven suggestions for improving your chances. READ»

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5 Disastrous Moves That Will Botch Your Pitch

BY Josh LinknerTue Dec 6, 2011

Most of us have something to pitch--your startup to VCs, yourself for a new job, or your product to customers. In any situation, one rule applies: The better the pitch, the better the results. Here are five rookie mistakes that will sink even the best ideas. READ»

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The 7 Secrets Of Spellbinding Pitches

BY Sam HarrisonTue Oct 4, 2011

Steve Cohen is billed as the "Millionaire's Magician" because of his private shows for megabucks clients like Warren Buffet and Michael Bloomberg. From years of performing for these powerful people, Cohen has conjured up secrets on how to captivate audiences. Use his showmanship secrets to better sell your ideas to bosses, clients, and other decision makers.READ»

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How to (Almost) Get Into Fast Company [VIDEO]

BY Chris DannenFri Feb 12, 2010

Last night I got an email from a one Daniel Odio, co-founder of a service called AppMakr. He told me a little bit about his service (they make turn-key iPhone apps) and paid a couple of compliments--ostensibly in hopes of ginning ...READ»

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Pitching To Bloggers Done Right

BY DJ FrancisThu Jun 12, 2008

There’s been a lot of hubbub around pitching to bloggers. The Chris Andersons and Gina Trapanis of the world don’t want to be solicited to by PR companies. They have some good points - including explicit warnings not to email ...READ»