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When business is slow it's easy to blame it on the economy, and that probably has at least something to do with it. But if your salespeople aren't performing, your marketing's out of sync, or no one wants your products, then these are challenges you can (and better) do something about - and they can impact your success a whole lot more than an economic downturn.

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If you want people to remember your business, then you need to be different. And if you're different and good at what you do, then that's a nearly unbeatable combination. 
Turbocharge sales in turbulent times
When companies are hit with declining sales and shrinking margins, the options can start to look bleak. And attacking one challenge can make the other worse. But one powerful way to shore up both sales and margins in a downturn is to make your salesforce more effective.
Top 5 reasons customers don't buy your products
 
Are you spending time marketing your product, but still not selling as much as you'd like? The truth is consumers have needs and steps that they go through that persuades them to buy. If your marketing isn't meeting those requirements it's probably the reason your product isn't selling.
Sales tips for a tough economy
There is no shortage of advice about how to increase sales in this tough economy. The problem is that many of the ideas are not new or are overly specific. Still, if you search long enough, there are nuggets worth considering...
Read full story from the New York Times
10 tips for an effective ad campaign
The goal of advertising is to cost-effectively reach a large audience and attract customers. If done correctly, advertising can enhance the success of your business. Here are 10 advertising tips to pay attention to:
A lesson in clever marketing
Few companies succeed by selling a product that pretty much no one can use. Yet Randall Strossen has grown his Nevada City (California) company to $3 million in sales by doing just that.
Read full story from Business Week
A guide to effective copywriting
Whether you're a small-business owner, an eBay seller, or simply trying to break into the copywriting industry, understanding the fundamentals of writing sales-oriented copy can put you on a path to success.
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