As many of you may have heard and seen, this year we started the Leicestershire Business Network Group and is going from strength to strength. I was asked recently why I took the time to set up the supportive and successful group, and the answer comes in so many parts really. You and I both […]
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I always go on about it; telemarketing is by far the most disruptive and effective forms of marketing available. And yet with many people opting for more digital lead generation forms of marketing, should you be optimising the phone more often? Let’s face it – telemarketing or selling over the phone is fairly old fashioned.
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I am a massive believer that every business needs to take positive steps forward in order to continue to succeed; and Paragon is no different. With a massive thank you to Go Gloucestershire Communications, we have a shiny new phone system that is going to improve the work our telemarketers conduct for our clients. Our
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It’s our birthday! Can you believe it?! A whole year ago today I sat down at this very desk here and started officially working for Paragon Sales Solutions – and what a year it has been. As many of you may know, Paragon was only set up really for me. Coming away from full time
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I think I first learned about the difference between open and closed questions during my time studying GCSEs at College. I want to keep this article brief, and give you my thoughts on which of these types of questions work better in a sales pitch! If you are new to these terms, allow me to
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We are surrounded by opportunities wherever we turn. We live in a world where it so easy to be distracted; whether that be from our mobile phones, social lives and company policy, practices and procedures that we forget to look around us and look for the opportunities right in front of our faces. In a
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Everyone loves a discount, right? Of course; we all do. There is something deep within us to get things for cheaper than what they appear. Whether that be at the carboot on a fresh and crisp Sunday morning, or perhaps at the supermarket when we see those different coloured price labels. It triggers something within
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Selling over the phone is still one of the greatest tools you can use to sell your product or service. Sure, social media marketing, or social selling, works but when it comes to asking someone for a sale the telephone is an incredible – only second best to face to face selling. However, from time
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You may have seen copies of Niche Magazine being distributed around some of the best places in Leicestershire. From large supermarkets, to boutiques, beauticians, sports clubs and garden centres – Niche Magazine reaches a very wide audience across the whole of Leicestershire. In fact, Niche Magazine are well known for their links to leading businesses
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Testing, testing, 123. We all love a test, right? Well, perhaps not taking tests. Not many people will admit to liking that. But we love to test things before we buy. We love to try things out, and ensure that we are making the right decisions. I remember when I was young, my brother and
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