A WARNING TO NEW BUSINESSES:
Beware Scammers & the 'Virtual Consultant'
By: Leo G!

From identity thieves to the many unprofessional scammers posing to hijack unsuspecting clients, the internet is a haven for VIRTUAL CONSULTANTS. Strangers from all over the globe who have only a phone voice and an eye catching website to represent their work at cheap ROCKBOTTOM prices. Avoid the risk of trusting your important project with strangers by insist ing on meeting them face to face. Get client referrals and definitely follow up on them. Do a little homework on the going rate of the service you seek. Question anyone charging pennies for a professional service especially from the web.... (more)

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BIZTIPS: IMPROVE YOUR SALES WITH A BETTER ROADMAP

1) ORGANIZE YOUR LEADS WITH TECHNOLOGY: Manage your contacts efficiently by using today's softwares to help streamline your process and track your relationships. if you value your leads, counting on your memory and paper is just bucking for trouble!

2) DEVELOP A REALISTIC SALES STRATEGY: Budget your $$$ and time correctly and control your results better. Having a solid strategy means executing a sales project with thorough research, proven methods ... (more)

3) SELECT YOUR LEADS CAREFULLY: Pre-qualify your leads with a little research or a preliminary phone conference. This saves you time and aggravation later. Spot for telltale signs on how to "sniff out" a real prospect from someone who's just shopping around for a discount. (more).

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