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Topic of the week : Impact of recession on IT sales Go to Topic

Recession having a major effect on IT industry how has it impacted IT sales...

What is the impact of Recession in India? Which industries are more effected - IT or Engineering

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I beleive almost every industry who has a major revenue share in exports or dependance in foriegn markets are impacted. If you look at IT, those who are completely focussed on Indian market also impacted due to their customer who has exposure to...

10 points to keep in mind for selecting Recession-Proof Marketing Campaigns or Strategies

10 points to keep in mind for selecting Recession-Proof Marketing Campaigns or Strategies Recession has been disruptive. Make sure your campaigns are prepared to take the pressure of market dynamics. It’s often difficult selecting right campaigns as part of your marketing strategies. The article will help you identify the right campaigns viz-a-viz the economic downturn. Supply will not create it's own demand: The principal will not apply in recession. Make sure that what you market is wha

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sales and marketing

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	Referred by aftab choudhary, purchase and sales manager, delux steel traders \| 1 year ago

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Decptive Marketing

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	Argument added by Sunil Kumar Gupta, Internet Marketing Executive, Wildnet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. \| 1 year ago
	Deceptive marketing is once time marketing, if customer experienced one time they never prefer again and never advice to anyone to prefer you. And it cannot be called sales the meaning of sales is not deceptive marketing or responsibility is not depend...

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Competition in business is a threat not an opportunity

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	Argument added by Vinoy Scaria James, Direct Marketing Executive, Hotel Presidency. \| Topic: Impact of recession on IT sales \| 1 year ago
	Competition is never a threat in any industry, under any circumstances. It just analyses your reading of the market, your ability to deliver, and the drive and vision the person / organization has. Competition just evens out the unfair advantages of...

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Which is the best place to purchase a property

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	Referred by Ritu Arora, Asst. General Manager, Business Development & Marketing \| 1 year ago

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Is this necessary that experience is must to get a good job freshers are not capable for that........

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	Referred by Mohit Gaur, MBA/PGDM student, itm meerut \| 1 year ago

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Is our govt making us fool by hike in petrol price?

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	Referred by Saket Mishra, Asst Manager-BD, TEC India \| 1 year ago

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Is it right to glorify Maoists as "Gandhians with Guns"?

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	Argument added by s.baalu, SALES,MARKETING,FINANCE,ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT, DASPAN INDUSTRIES LTD \| 1 year ago
	LET US NOT DEGRADE GANDHI BY COMPARING HIM WITH MAOISTS.AHIMSA AND NON VIOLENCE WERE HIS FORTE.HE SUCCESSFULLY PROVED TO THE WORLD THAT VICTORY CAN BE ACHIEVED BY THESE TWO WEQAPONS.

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Is buy and hold strategy dead?

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	Referred by Ramdas Pawar, Sales/BD Manager, Flex \| 1 year ago
	With what is happening in the markets these days, many clients come up and ask this question. This, of course, goes against the generally accepted norm about the equities market, but if one were to confront the historical data, it is true that for an...

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SEO helps in maximizing Internet Business

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	Referred by Greeshma Reddy, Regional Marketing Manager, eInflexion Pte Ltd \| 1 year ago

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Which Influences Public fast, Print Media or Electronic Media

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Whats the difference b/w feeling sorry and apologising? Go to Topic

The art of saying 'sorry'

The art of saying 'sorry': an apology can be incredibly powerful—for you, as well as the recipient. "I'm sorry." Why are those two little words so difficult to say? Perhaps it’s because they hold such power. An honest apology can mend relationships, dissolve anger, soothe shattered pride or heal a broken heart. Apologizing can even have health benefits, such as lowering stress levels. Meanwhile, avoiding an apology makes relationships more strained -- and it can reveal something negative abou

Top IT Sales Mistakes Go to Topic

Why Indian firms go wrong when hiring US sales teams

(Reproduced version of my article in Hindu) Cross-cultural issues make hiring a tricky proposition. For Indian organisations aspiring to sell their products and services in the US, one of the most competitive markets in the world, the first big step is to hire seasoned sales professionals locally. The bad news is that six out of 10 such hires seem to go terribly wrong. These mistakes are extremely expensive and set organisations back by millions of dollars and many valuable years and even thr

Are Salesmen Made or Born

it's a natural talent

it can be acquired

how to prepare for interview Go to Topic

Good questions for an interview

What is your job like? - What do you do? What are the duties/functions/responsibilities of your job? - What kinds of problems do you deal with? - What kinds of decisions do you make? - What percentage of your time is spent doing what? - How does the time use vary? Are there busy and slow times or is the work activity fairly constant? How did this type of work interest you and how did you get started? How did you get your job? What jobs and experiences have led you to your present posit

Interview Questions to ask the Interviewer

It's your turn! As the interview comes to a close, one of the final questions you may be asked is "What can I answer for you?" Have interview questions of your own ready to ask. You aren't simply trying to get this job - you are also interviewing the employer to assess whether this company and the position are a good fit for you. Interview Questions to Ask How would you describe the responsibilities of the position? How would you describe a typical week/day in this position? Is this a new pos

Corporate Governance Go to Topic

Satyam fiasco exposed corporate governance standards in India?

Yes

How to protect Companies against accounting frauds ?


	6 rotate the auditors in regular intervals
	4 Proper segregation of duties in the accounting/finance system
	2 Audit and transfers

Strategies to Improve Marketing and Sales Go to Topic

How to get more and more customers to your retail store ?


	5 Promotional events
	4 Sale Sale Sale
	1 promotional events and sale sale sale

Sales Closers (Adapted from "Selling the Wheel" by Howard stevens

Closer often start their own companies or otherwise work for themselves. Few work as employees, especially not for large corporations where there values would clash with those of the organization. A hallmark of the closer is the ability to complete the sales transaction in one or two contacts with the customer. A closer’s classic tactic to make the sale: withdraw the offer. Closer’s are drawn towards selling exotic, high-tech, high margin products – but only those that entail a simple sal

Company Review, Company Rating, Employee Satisfaction Survey Go to Topic

An employee reviews 'Infosys Technologies'

HI Friends, I am sharing with you the reviews of 'Infosys Technologies', done by their employees, on work culture, growth prospects salary. Please share your views on this. An employee wrote: What I like about Infosys Technologies: "Great campus. adds weight to your resume. the company tries to establish strong systems and processes. Smart colleagues who challenge you. Good place to start your career. But get some experience under the belt and then move to other places where more freedom is giv

An employee reviews IBM India Pvt Ltd.

Hi Friends, I am sharing with the reviews of IBM on work culture, growth prospects salary, done by their employees. Please share your views. A Project Manager wrote: What I like about IBM: "IBM offers a very flexible working environment. In most cases, no one will ask you what time you come or go from office. Neither the logs of the swipe card will be analyzed to take some action against you in normal circumstances. In special circumstances, the company can even allow you to work from home. No

How to increase efficiency among Hotels and Restaurants? Go to Topic

What are the best management practices which will improve the efficiency of Hotels and Restaurants?


	6 Reducing rates and making Discount packages
	4 Staff recognition and orientation
	2 Personalized and efficient service

Does implementation of green techniques make the hotels more efficient?

Yes

Transforming Sales Strategies from being product-focused to customer-facing Go to Topic

What creative ways does your company show customer appreciation?


	2 An ALL EMPLOTEE DAY
	1 A fixed day in all weeks.
	1 Customer appreciation day

Is retaining sales easier than creating one?

Yes

Green Production Methods in India Go to Topic

How to Eliminate Waste in the production process?


	9 Identify and eliinate delays in production
	4 Employee involvement
	3 Eliminate waste at Planning stage first

How to encourage recycling ?


	5 Reward People !!!
	2 Educate people
	1 Recycling is stupid thinking

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