By Sid Chadwick “If you could take your experiences and ask to trade them in, the ones I would (not) trade would be the failures. Those are the most valuable ones.”...............................................................Jerry Seinfeld INTRODUCTION: “Ignorance” of opportunities with your Suppliers… is no excuse…for… “Neglect.” You… have no...

Sid reviews how many organizations only realize they have a new account when an order comes in. Their reps often pursue prospects without a detailed review, wasting time and resources by not evaluating the prospects. What are your Reps costing the organization each week?

With head-count cuts and squeezed margins, buyers are pressed for time and results. Sid reviews promoting talented, ambitious CSRs to Inside Sales roles, avoiding road hassles and leveraging their social skills. This strategy can transform your team and boost your business development.

Sid’s column discusses how suppliers often lack self-promotion and supporting collateral, leaving customers unaware of their full capabilities. This gap can result in significant missed opportunities. It was pretty easy for him to uncover well over $500,000 of annual repeat business from current customers – that our client is not receiving…from cur...

Years ago, I managed thirty District Managers and Reps. I handwrote personalized letters each Christmas to show my appreciation for them. This built strong relationships and contributed to our annual revenue growth. This holiday season, write personal notes to your team and key suppliers. Handwritten notes are cherished because they are rare.

Sid discusses how retaining top talent and multi-year customer agreements boost profitability and stability. He reviews the benefits of long-term retirement plans and a strong senior management team, ensuring your company's culture and value for a stable, prosperous future.

In Sid's article, he discusses how effective leadership requires vision and agility. He offers strategies to prevent neglect and preserve your legacy. From grooming family successors to hiring top talent, discover actionable insights to keep your business thriving.

In this article, Sid discusses how some print industry owners regret selling to Private Equity firms, finding the returns unsatisfactory for their decades of hard work and dedication. In his CEO Peer Group, young managers are groomed to take the reins of their company slowly. Developing your next Senior Management Team is a win-win-win!

In Sid’s article, he emphasizes that most development directors should use public databases, not just social media, to find valuable prospects and drive growth. Targeting organizations similar to top clients is essential, as hope alone won’t ensure success. Adapting to a changing market is crucial.

  By Sid Chadwick …Do You Use Samples …To Win Customers Time…Trust…and  Revenues…? “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” ………………………Albert Einstein INTRODUCTION: Too many organizations in our great industry are not committed - to education and training – especially of their Business Development Team. The following ou...