Getting from here to there safely: the path to transforming your business can feel like a daunting journey. The trail is riddled with potholes, whether you’re a healthy company trying to get to that next level, or a business that is stuck, and can’t seem to get past...
The market has changed at an unprecedented rate, your customers have changed, but a lot of print sales behaviors haven't. But with change, comes opportunity. The potential now lies in the ability and desire of the management team to refocus the direction of the sales...
Congratulations. You’ve run all the numbers a dozen ways and negotiated a fair price and structured the deal that works for both sides. You’ve done the heavy lifting on this deal, and the attorneys have already been looking for their fees. So, what’s missing, and why...
It’s frustrating. Your revenue is up and the production floor seems busy. Your staff is working all out and new accounts are knocking on your door. By the looks of it, the business is working well. Unfortunately, the P&L still looks the same or even worse. You...
If you don’t have the sales you need, nothing else matters. I believe this wholeheartedly. You can have the best equipment, an excellent team, an operation that runs lights out, and you’ll still lose ground. As the CEO of the business, you’re number one responsibility...
Stop bidding on jobs. Start winning accounts. This is a continuation of an earlier blog on chasing accounts. I see it happen all the time: a sales rep rushes to put together a competitive bid for a new prospect, asking everyone to sharpen their pencils to squeeze out...