Public Seminar: Dynamite Sales Presentation
On Thursday, March 9, we'll be presenting a public seminar on how to give a Dynamite Sales Presentation. This whole-day seminar will teach participants the key elements of a quality proposal, and how to write a winning one. A great sales presentation does not demand that you have all the bells and whistles to impress the client with your technical skills. Rather, try impressing your clients with your knowledge of the products and services you [...]
5 Meeting types and which one is right for you
There are multiple different meeting types that range from the bizarre to the creative. We cover 5 common ones today and help you determine which are right for you and your team. In-office meeting This is the most common type of meeting. You have your team seated at a table in the office, perhaps in a special meeting or conference room, and you get through the agenda quickly and efficiently. The pros of this meeting [...]
Lunch meetings: Are they a good idea?
Lunch meetings are a fairly popular casual meeting plan, but is that a good thing? If you're hosting the meeting, it's customary for you to provide lunch (especially if it's a mandatory meeting). Lunch meetings can get expensive if you have them regularly and invite entire teams out, but they can also be beneficial to team building and the company culture. Here are a few things you should consider before calling a lunch meeting. To [...]
Happy Valentines! How to get candidates to fall in love with your job posting
Getting the right talent to apply to your company is the first step to hiring top talent. It's arguably the most important step. Here's how to get awesome applicants who are as excited about your job posting as you are. First, let's take a look at examples of an engaging job listing and a dull one. Compare the two, paying attention to language, details, and what the postings say. What are some things that make one [...]
Should you have an internal referral program?
Many successful startups have an employee referral program that rewards current employees for recommending a friend who eventually gets hired. Due to the incentives, it can get expensive, but it's also a great way to attract top talent. How do you know whether this a good choice for your business? Here are a few questions to ask yourself to analyze whether a referral program is for you. Should you have an internal referral program? Can you [...]