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Terry Tanker
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Latest Article:
When Economic Confidence Wavers
Stay true to your business and your customers to maintain a competitive edge.
In August I discussed ways to manage in a down economy and some of the positive things that can happen for business owners who have positioned their companies not only to weather the negative economy but als...
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Navigating In A Down Economy
It’s a tough economy out there and just about every indicator is pointing its needle toward the red. Energy prices are high, new housing starts are low to nonexistent, finding qualified workers is diff...
Maintaining Motivation
Economic slumps take a personal toll on business owners. I’ve spoken with dozens of readers in recent months and their stories are proof positive that owning a business is not for the weary. For the most part, these owners are prepared to st...
20 Questions with Pat and Dan Conway
Publisher Terry Tanker met with Pat and Dan Conway, owners of Cleveland-based Great Lakes Brewing Co., to discuss the company’s 20th anniversary, entrepreneurship, launching businesses in tough economic conditions and a marketing philosophy based on ...
Building Web Sites
Last month’s cover story, Advance Sales Via The Web, gave you a great blueprint for a Web site. And I hope it gave you a few ideas on how to i...
Why Should Customers Do Business With You?
As the owner of your company, can you give an articulate, logical and concise answer to this question? What about your sales team and the rest of your employees? I’ll bet if you walk arou...
Sales-Style Analysis
Understanding how your sales team approaches customers will enable you to provide the right support.
Making A Plan And Setting Goals
While growing up, I was always involved in sports. At each level, the planning and goal setting became better and more focused even though often it was more difficult. As a result, we had more wins and I met pe...
Seven Must-Have Traits For Your Next Sales Hire
You’ve heard the phrase, “People don’t like to be sold, but they love to buy.” It’s true, and people buy from salespeople they like and grow to trust. This is the difference between the varying degrees of...
Making The Most Of Your Subscription
I would like to open this month’s column by thanking all of the readers who have sent me their kind words of appreciation for HVACR Business. According to you, our articles are helping you each ...
Increase Your Productivity
As co-owner of a small business, it’s routine for me to deal with dozens of projects daily. Executive focus changes every 15 minutes. The variety is fascinating and includes everything from production and finance, to ...
Ten Commandments of Good Advertising
One of the most difficult tasks for business owners, especially those whose background is more from the technical side than the business management side is developing effective communication programs with customers and prospects.
Branding Your Company
The most valuable asset a company can have is the tiny piece of real estate in the minds of their customers and prospects. It means they recognize who you are and what you stand for. Billions of dollars are spent every year positioning, building and creat...
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