In the world of (business-to-business) B2B growth, the age-old debate between quality and savings often emerges as a central concern. While cost efficiency is undeniably important for any enterprise, focusing solely on savings can be shortsighted and detrimental in the long run. In contrast, prioritizing quality not only positively impacts the user experience but, also fosters sustainable B2B growth and profitability. This post explores the significance of quality over savings in B2B business development, drawing…
The Secret To Bespoke Sales & Marketing
The secret to bespoke sales & marketing is sales! Sales are the lifeblood of any business. Without sales, a business cannot survive, let alone thrive. Sales are crucial to business growth, as they are the main source of revenue and profits that enable a company to expand and invest in new opportunities. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of sales to business growth, and why companies should prioritize sales strategies to achieve…
Making “No” More Palatable!
Mike Tyson is quoted saying that “everyone has a plan until they get punch in the face.” Every business development officer has a plan to exceed goal until they get hung up on; and for the business leader forced to wear the ‘sales hat,’ hearing no after no can be very discouraging. If you’re still reading in the hope that I teach you a secret from my 25 years of experience, then you are hereby…
Blurred Lines: Old Terms You Think You Know
In a recent marketing lecture, I noticed something that is likely a place of confusion for entrepreneurs in need of professional help with their respective businesses. As the lecturer opened it up for questions, the terms Marketing, Branding, P R, Business Development, and Sales were used almost interchangeably. The Business Development guy that I am, I wanted to chime in, going into detail on the differences between the terms but, it’s just not cool to…
Diversity & Inclusion: Profit Machine or Welfare Program
Let’s get right to it. Diversity & Inclusion programs do 1 of 2 things: positively impact the bottom-line of the business, or serve as a “we like women & brown people” PR campaign. The question is simple: what is the objective of the business? Calm down; there’s no wrong answer. If the business is looking to avoid the PR threat of looking racist or misogynistic in an era where media leans liberal, then a “we…
Business Development: 9 Steps To Growth
Business Development is the process of creating and identifying sales opportunities which the business developer or a sales professional then pursues and closes on. Okay! I’m guessing that to the majority of you that all sounds like French. Excusez-moi! Allow me to detail the process… in plain English so you can understand it, and in a manner that empowers you to put it to work in the instance that your not ready to hire GrowExpand.com…