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In today’s highly competitive business environment it is critical to find ways to separate yourself from the other companies who sell the same – or similar – product and/or service. Here are several strategies that can help you accomplish this: Help your clients achieve their goals. Virtually every business person has specific goals they are striving to achieve. These can include everything from increasing their market share and sales, to reducing operating expenses, [...]

This article was posted on 29th June, 2006 at 2:00pm by OE Design · Filed Under: General

Being submitted to the search engines is not enough. Client’s should realize however that since these search engines contain literally millions of entries, search engine registration alone will not necessarily bring thousands of visitors to your site overnight. We recommend that our clients use a range of marketing strategies to bring traffic to their site. These include, but are not limited to the following: Keep your site clean and error free. Nobody will spend much [...]

This article was posted on 21st June, 2006 at 4:17pm by OE Design · Filed Under: General

In a recent article featured in ‘The Courier Mail’ it is reported that stealing identities is one of the fastest growing crimes in Australia. It is estimated that Australians lose up to $3.5 billion a year to identity thieves as they clear out bank accounts and leave a trail of destruction whenever they strike. But here are some pointers to ensure that you can avoid being stung… Keep your card safe and secure. [...]

This article was posted on 13th February, 2006 at 4:17pm by OE Design · Filed Under: General

Sooner or later, we all backslide into old ways of thinking about selling that lead us down the wrong path with potential clients. A few weeks ago, I had a phone conversation with Julie, who has been struggling with the old-style selling methods that her manager insists are the only way to sell their company’s technology solution. Regardless of what product or service you’re selling, you should be able to relate to her dilemma. Outdated sales skills fail to [...]

This article was posted on 12th December, 2005 at 4:00pm by OE Design · Filed Under: General

Most people don’t realize how powerful a negotiating tool silence is. I discovered exactly how effective as I recently observed someone discussing a deal with a prospective customer this past week. The customer started describing his situation and after a few moments he paused – briefly. It was an opportune time for the sales person to make a comment or talk about her product and service. However, she remained silent, sensing that the customer had more to say. Her intuitio [...]

This article was posted on 26th October, 2005 at 4:00pm by OE Design · Filed Under: General