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What is the Professional Services Industry All About?

Progressus

Professional services is an expansive space spanning several industries – consulting firms, software publishers, IT service providers, even manufacturers and distributors that offer post-sale services — each with its own set of challenges, regulations, and opportunities.

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Consulting Software that will help you to acquire Clients and Improve Businesses

ConsultX

Read on to find out more about our online software, in particular our industry-leading Business Consulting tools. By discovering these areas, you will know where to implement strategies and the areas that need the most attention. To see for yourself, enter your details below to see a demo of our software and pricing.

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The Business Plan Is Alive And Well But It May Not Be What You Think

Steve Shu Consulting

Often need a mix of instruments here (Powerpoint & Word docs, napkin drawings, demo), depending on the team, industry, and phase of product development (e.g., Business Development General Management Intrapreneurship Management Consulting Sales And Marketing Ventures & Entrepreneurship Business Plan Entrepreneurship Strategy'

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What To Do When a Sales Prospect Says No

LSA Global

However, salespeople are human, and when a sales prospect says no — to a sales meeting , to a demo, or to the sale itself — they may be tempted to think that “no means no” and stop or delay pursuing their ideal target client. When a Sales Prospect Says No Most sales managers teach their salespeople to be persistent.

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Three Slightly Ranty Thoughts on “Back” to Normal

Johanna Rothman

I've worked in the software industry since the 1970s. They changed their strategy and offered slightly above-market salaries and now they have a sustainable business. I like starting with trust and asking if people understand the work; if they need anything; and when I can expect to see a demo or results. What Crisis?

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How To Convince Management To Invest In A Crisis Plan

Melissa Agnes

If you find yourself in this situation, here are some strategies to consider. Presenting your case properly takes thought and strategy. If this is a strategy you’d like to take, feel free to download and use this informational package on our crisis simulations. The two best ways to sell upper management on a crisis plan.

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When Sales and Marketing Aren’t Aligned, Both Suffer

Harvard Business

Marketing and sales departments often set their strategies, and goals, separately from each other. Our research on B2B sales management found that in particular, a common problem is lack of alignment around product pricing and sales force compensation strategies. This company isn’t alone. Danger #1: Misaligned goals demotivate.

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