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By Ramon RaySales

Raise Your Prices and Firing Entitled Employees

Raising your businesses prices is often tough to do for many. We're afraid of losing customers. However, if you don't raise prices, then with each sale you could be losing money or "leaving money on the table". The 21 Hats podcast panel discussed this very issue in it's latest episode. Dane White, owner of Paraleeboyd...

By Ramon RaySales

Pitch Competitions Are Great. But Make Sure You’re Ready.

She walked onto the stage, understandably nervous, but confident. I watched her look out at the crowd and breathe deep. She then launched her 3-minute pitch about her company and why we should care. I've been a judge at a variety of "startup pitch" competitions. I've seen this, or scenarios like it, showcased many times...

By Katherine MinesSales

Don’t Lose Your Soul to Sales, Christine Volden Had a Better Way to Get Comfortable With Selling

Ramon Ray sat down with Christine Volden, founder of Soulful Selling at Dreamforce 2019. Christine works with entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them get comfortable with selling and to grow and scale their sales teams. Christine believes that “everyone can sell with authenticity and confidence in a way that empowers them.” How Do...

By Liz CarusoAdvice, Sales

5 Things I’m Doing For My Business in 2020

It's a new decade and people are filled with resolutions and BIG plans. And I am no exception. Like the OCD, type-A event planner that I am, I have made quite a list of things that need to be done to be successful this year and while I'm sure you don’t want to hear...

By Katherine MinesSalesecommerce

How to Grow an E-Commerce Business and Sell More Online with Alibaba

Ramon Ray got together with Li Hayes, Daniel Rosenfield, John Lawson, and Jonah Mandel to bring business owners advice on how to grow their e-commerce businesses with the help of Alibaba. Jonah Mandel from Alibaba.com says their platform helps US business owners better source and sell products and they can use it to reach a...

By Morgan GertlerSales

She Raised Her Fees and Business Improved: Advice from Rachel Michaelov

The Smart Hustle Growth Conference happened on October 25th in Times Square NYC. It was a full day of networking, inspirational speakers, and business learning. Waking the crowd up from their post-lunch drowsiness was Rachel Michaelov, Founder & CEO of Empire Tax Professionals. Rachel was easy to listen to from the moment she started...

By Morgan GertlerMarketing, Salespublicity

5 Tips to Craft Your Perfect Business Pitch

Ramon Ray is hosting a LIVE event to help small business owners get publicity for their small businesses. Join him on September 10th in NYC in a fun, fast-paced, and informative even that will help you grow your business through publicity and connecting with the media. For now, keep reading to learn how to start...

By Katherine MinesGeneral, Salesscaling

Strategies for Scaling Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Life

Michele Ruiz is a communication specialist, a bilingual entrepreneur, a bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Michele is also the President & CEO of Ruiz Strategies. She’s started and owned several companies and has a passion for leveraging her expertise to educate and inspire business owners, helping them to scale and grow. For New Entrepreneurs The first...

By Katherine MinesMarketing, Salespublicity

5 Reasons Why Your Small Biz Needs Media Attention

Have you ever thought about using media attention as part of your marketing strategy? Having an independent media source highlight your business can be invaluable. Print, radio, and TV media attention has many benefits, here are 5 you simply can’t afford to pass up: 5. Enhance Credibility We say nice things about our own businesses all...

Customer Experience is Everything to Small Business

By Katherine MinesSales, Smart Womencustomers

Want Growth? Focus on the Customer Experience

Ramon Ray had a quick chat with Molly Moore, head of marketing at Ruby Receptionists, at B2SMB in Napa, California about the importance of customer experience. Ruby Receptionists provides virtual receptionists. They wow callers and their customers’ customers by answering their phones acting as consummate professionals. Molly says that they provide the human connection customer...