Each year I go along to the PM Forum Annual Conference although this year I was co-presenting a workshop session with Peter Abraham of e-consultancy on “Using social media in (new) relationship development” pursuing our interest in social media in the role of selling in the professions (We are producing Read More
Talking with some accountants the other day about their recent sales experiences reminded me of a number of tips for more effective professional selling. Continuance or progression? - These are important concepts for those who have contacts that they see on a regular basis but find, rather frustratingly, that they are Read More
Unlike lawyers who rarely have repeat business, accountants have portfolios of work – a large proportion of which is ongoing compliance work (e.g. audits) and a smaller amount which is ad-hoc advisory work. Of course, some accountants – such as those working in the corporate finance arena – will have Read More
I had just a few minutes to help prepare a young professional for his first short (5 minutes) presentation at a competitive tender meeting. These were the key points discussed - 11 tips for your first presentation: 1. Prepare and rehearse – The more time and effort you invest in Read More
It is well known that those who make the best salespeople (rainmakers) are usually those who are amongst the worst at adhering to the firm’s systems. Whilst they are in their natural element and highly effective when face to face with clients, prospects and referrers they frustrate their colleagues because Read More
