Try these tips for business growth
James Akin-Smith
The CEO Coach® | Guiding CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs to accelerate their path to business success to achieve personal freedom | Business Coach | Trusted Advisor & Mentor | NED, Chairman & Angel Investor
Can you believe it is the end of February already? How are your sales figures for quarter one looking? No matter where they're at your business will benefit from the following tried-and-tested tips for fueling growth in 2024.
Gleaned from my first-hand experience building seven successful businesses, they're easy to implement and could help shape the future of your business.
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3 Quick Actions to Do NOW:
Not all business leaders are upfront salespeople but all business leaders should know the basics when it comes to sales. So here are 3 sales tips every CEO should know.
1. Don't advocate responsibility - you need to be involved and aware of what's going on
2. Profitable sales fix everything - they solve problems and fuel successful business growth
3. Know your customer - or you could waste time and money targeting the wrong people
Marketing and sales are crucial pillars of every business, 'Telling and selling' are fundamental.
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James' Tips: “In 60 Seconds”
Would you categorise your company as a marketing and sales business? I believe, fundamentally, that every business is. Want to know why? All is revealed in this short video.
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Book Recommendation
If people don't know your business exists, your sales will stagnate. To help you effectively communicate what you do and why I highly recommend reading 'Building A StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen' by Donald Miller.
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