Sam Richter has a new book out called Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling. Sam teaches Internet research. So do we. Then, why on earth would we tell you about his book?! Are we nuts?
Entries Tagged 'Business Intelligence' ↓
You Can Kiss Your Competitors Goodbye
May 20th, 2008 — Cold Call, Sales Strategies, Sales Lead Generation, Internet Research, Business Intelligence, Business Services, Information Literacy, Business
The Search Power of a 4-Letter Word
May 9th, 2008 — Blogging, Business Intelligence, Search, Web 2.0, Google
Have you ever seen those Mentos and Diet Coke videos on YouTube? The complete nut who thought that up is Steve Spangler, a member of the National Speakers Association, and, as you can tell, an explosive thinker. He’s becoming a fan of Twitter. I kid you not.
Instant Reliable Research: Why the Special Issues Index is So Special
November 13th, 2007 — Financial Backgrounding, Sales Strategies, Sales Lead Generation, Cold Call, Internet Research, Information Literacy, Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence
You say you need up-to-date, trusted information right away? You say you need recent studies, reliable statistics and dependable trend reports on a topic or industry? Read on - and watch this video:
Google Don’t Know Diddley About People
November 7th, 2007 — Cold Call, Sales Strategies, Sales Lead Generation, Internet Research, Business Intelligence, Business, Competitive Intelligence, Google
We’ve been using ZoomInfo.com almost as much as Google these days. Yup, it’s true. Sheryl has a saying that goes, “Don’t look in the sock drawer for ice cream.” In this case, don’t look for your sales leads and contact information in Google.
Battling Pirates, Protecting Content - by guest writer, Matt Lee
October 10th, 2007 — Internet Research, Business Intelligence, Information Literacy, Competitive Intelligence, Google
Matt Lee is a Business Information Specialist and librarian at theJames J. Hill Reference Library, specializing in digital libraries and other online initiatives.
This blog’s recent post called “Someone is Stealing Nicholas Boothman’s Stuff” highlighted an example of overt plagiarism in marketing copy. This isn’t the first reported instance of pirated content online, and in our cut-and-paste-friendly era, it probably won’t be the last. Continue reading →
Someone Out There is Swiping Nicholas Boothman’s Stuff
September 22nd, 2007 — Business Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Google
I recently received an email offer for a “Great Seminar Opportunity” that will build my business into a winner. The seminar is offered by a local business coach who is promising that I will learn to systemize and leverage my business - and even to increase my profits by a specific percentage. The coach didn’t promise that I will learn how to steal other people’s copyrighted materials. He should have.
Want a Sneak Peek at Your Future Web Site?
July 23rd, 2007 — Internet Research, Business Intelligence, Search
So, you’re thinking of starting a new web site – or changing your current one. Or, maybe you’re thinking of starting a blog. Don’t spend your time asking advice from blog or web site experts. Instead search for your future site today. It’s already out there.
Warning: the Business Advice You are About to Hear….
April 29th, 2007 — Cold Call, Sales Strategies, Internet Research, Business Intelligence, Information Literacy, Competitive Intelligence
It’s important to get good information and advice for your small business. But, while attending a speech last weekend it finally dawned on me that the most crucial advice is NEVER included. Continue reading →
Employees are Squandering Your Company’s Time and it’s Your Fault
February 16th, 2007 — Employee Motivation, Internet Research, Business Intelligence, Information Literacy, Competitive Intelligence
It comes down to this. You’re wasting your company’s time. Your employees are wasting your time. Your senior staff is wasting your time. Indeed, new studies show that employees are squandering vast amounts of time because they lack the training to find and retrieve information effectively. Continue reading →
Propositioning the CEO
February 2nd, 2007 — Employee Motivation, Sales Lead Generation, Internet Research, Business Intelligence, Information Literacy, Competitive Intelligence
Chief Executive Officers don’t know diddly about Internet search and “Information Intelligence.” Senior executives also lack these skills, as do their administrative assistants. Continue reading →
