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Sales Tip Number 37 of 99: How do Buyers Decide, and What are they Looking for?

Buyers and decision makers are looking for "comfort" and not just a "deal." The decision maker has to feel that the product is a good "fit" for their company or they will pass, no matter what the price.

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Sales Tip Number 38 of 99: Why do buyers not return my call? How do I get my calls returned?

Should I leave a message or should I not leave a message? That is a big question isn't it? Sometimes you leave a message and they don't call back.

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Sales Tip Number 39 of 99: What does the voice-mail message I leave say to my customers?

The voice-mail message you leave has to have something of value for the other person. Leave a message that pertains to your prospects business, industry or life.

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  Issue 52 16 April 2008

Welcome to another edition of the dynamic and informative BizSmarts Newsletter – South Africa's premier SME & Technology mailer.

bizsmarts news
SMME Confidence in SA Remains Fragile

Confidence in the SMME sector in South Africa continues to decline, according to an index conducted by the Africagrowth Institute, which surveyed the opinions of SMME managers and owners throughout South Africa.

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How to Select the Right Media for Advertising

When business is good, it pays to advertise; when business is bad, you have got to advertise. Advertising is the mouthpiece of business and can be very essential.

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New Managing Director for SME Support Centre

The Business Place, a national network of small business support centres, funded by Investec and a range of public and private sector partners, has announced the appointment of Martin Feinstein as Managing Director.

tech news you can use
Vox – a genuine alternative to Telkom's fixed-line service

Vox Telepreneur, a new initiative of AltX-listed Vox Telecom Limited, is offering consumers a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony solution that is a genuine alternative to Telkom's fixed-line service.

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Cyber-criminals switch to VoIP 'vishing'

Traditional web-based phishing attacks are evolving into sophisticated phone scams as cyber-criminals attempt to keep one step ahead of detection, security experts have warned.

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MyEnergy - Proactive Power

Power cuts have become the norm in South Africa, and unfortunately will be a part of our lives for a few more years to come.

who are we
Warwick Smith-Chandler
[Editorial Director]

After the sale of Your Business magazine in 2005, Warwick launched the SA Guide series, South Africa 's no.1 business & franchise opportunity magazine.

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Bongiwe Kubheka
[Web Content Assistant]

Bongiwe Kubheka graduated as a journalist from City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts. She has a keen interest in small business and developing small business in South Africa.
     
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