Hiring a sales person can be one of the most challenging recruitment tasks for a business leader. After all, a good sales person will be skilled at presenting themselves well and (possibly) telling you what you want to hear. Quite rightly, they’re selling themselves to you. Are you rushing the hiring process? As a business […]
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How to sell your business: the hidden aspects smart buyers look for
If you’re looking to sell your business you’ll probably see quite a few articles with a list of items you should have in place to maximise the sale value and ensure the sale process proceeds smoothly. But is that enough? The usual recommendations on what you need to do to prepare your business for sale […]
How to improve sales results using leading and lagging indicators
The terminology of “leading” and “lagging” indicators is most often used in the world of performance management or economic analysis. But what do they mean? Tips for using leading and lagging indicators to improve sales performance First, let’s define what we’re talking about. Leading indicator: A leading indicator is an indicator that changes before an […]
How to reshape or rebuild your business post-pandemic
I was one of 12 industry specialists to be asked to contribute to a guide for business leaders on critical areas to consider to successfully grow or rebuild their business in the post-pandemic environment. Here are my suggestions under the three headings of Prevent, Prepare and Predict. Stuart Ayling Prevent What to put in place […]