
Originally founded in New Zealand, NRS Media, an internationally operating media sales agency, has announced the opening of its first African office in Cape Town.
16 May 2013 09:13
[Amanda Cromhout] Sounds easy doesn't it? But how do you start such a strategy? Do you even know who your most profitable customers are?
[Monika D'Agostino] From a very early age on I was fascinated by fairy tales and stories. Storytelling is essential in a consultative sales environment. It helps you connect with your prospects and it is a great way to add value rather than pushing a feature.
7 May 2013 06:59
[Monika D'Agostino] Recently, I finished reading a book written by one of the "Housewives of New York", Carole Razdiwill. Don't judge me, I love watching these shows. It's one of my guilty pleasures. Contrary to popular perception, this book is excellently written, riveting and it takes you on a journey that is both intriguing and sad. The author is the widow of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' nephew.
4 May 2013 07:00
[Monika D'Agostino] Last week, on the train back from a business meeting in New York City, I started reading Sheryl Sandberg's book "Lean In".
30 Apr 2013 07:02
[Anton Harber] The New Age has finally released some sales figures, though they are of dubious credibility.
22 Apr 2013 07:57Recruitgroup[Issued by Recruitgroup] The topic of salary is a defining point in any deal going forward. A lot of people are unaware of what the right answer to the salary question is. What are market-related salaries and what are realistic increases?
17 Apr 2013 12:24 CG Consulting
[Issued by CG Consulting] CG Consulting specialises in high-end lead generation, not only providing companies with leads, but with a full briefing of the relevant information that will increase the sales close rate.
17 Apr 2013 11:07
[Douglas Kruger] From Amoeba to Icon; where do you currently rank in your industry's natural progression? In this piece, I walk you through the seven stages of development as you strive to position yourself as an industry expert. [video]
13 Apr 2013 06:31
[Monika DAgostino] NORWALK, US: 'Keep Calm and Carry On' was a propaganda poster produced by the British government in 1939 during the beginning of the Second World War, intended to raise the morale of the British public in the aftermath of widely predicted mass air attacks on major cities.
10 Apr 2013 09:01Although their transition to middle class status has been fairly rapid, African consumers have embraced new mobile technologies that keep them informed of the growing array of brands, products and services. These, however, are not always easily available to them.
4 Apr 2013 11:46Barclays recently released the results of a survey that questioned retailers on their attitudes towards international expansion. While, for now, the USA and China remain firm favourites for British retailers, the island's brands see Africa as the retail growth story of the next decade.
3 Apr 2013 08:30Bizcommunity.com
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms.
26 Mar 2013 10:37 Living Your Brand
[Issued by Living Your Brand] Magnetic - an integrated cloud-based system focused on project management, sales CRM and accounts - has made its impact in the industry following its debut three years ago.
22 Mar 2013 11:21