Sales

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Meet the eBay millionaires
Trading online has been the route to entrepreneurial success for many. We take a look at how three businesspeople have used eBay to great effect.
Improving sales performance
We asked the experts for their tips on rallying your salespeople as the UK grapples with a severe case of SAD – sales affected disorder
16/10/09 10:52
Service-led battle plan
The former MD of Rackspace on his "simple" customer service strategy to take on his old company
09/09/09 17:33
Ecommerce made easy
The UK's foremost ecommerce experts offer advice on making the most of your online retail channel
16/07/09 11:46
10 steps to better negotiation skills
With the pressure to secure value from deals higher than ever, we asked the experts for their tips on perfecting the art of negotiation
15/06/09 09:00
The GB guide to selling your business
The sale of the business is your ultimate pay-day. Here's our guide to getting it right
01/12/08 14:35
Hanging on the telephone
A guide to cold calling from those in the know
29/08/08 11:51
Word of mouse
GB investigates the potential impact of social networking for your business
02/06/08 12:36
Recruiting great salespeople
Cranfield School of Management's Gerard Burke shares his tips on how to spot a winner
01/05/08 14:38
Get more from your salespeople
Entrepreneurs like you tell us how to ensure sales staff are always on top form
01/03/08 11:22
Eight ways to boost sales fast
As a recession looms, we look at some tactics that could help you ride out any storm
01/02/08 11:34
Putting a price on it
How much will your company be worth?
Selling your business
What options do you have?
01/12/07 16:17
Treasure trove
Following sale, the proceeds from your exit should be invested wisely. We explore the options
01/12/07 16:10
Creating competition for your sale
A good marketing strategy will heighten interest and boost value
01/12/07 15:57
Sales in crisis
Where have all the good salespeople gone? Kate Dunn takes a closer look
01/04/07 11:13
The art of winning public sector contracts
The public sector has opened up to you. Trevor Clawson finds a way into the corridors of power
01/07/05 12:27

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