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Why are good listening skills so important for sales specialists?
It’s generally assumed that sales specialists need to be able to speak in a convincing manner, but succeeding in this line of work isn’t...
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Why face-to-face sales is an important part of the marketing mix
Many companies now have diverse marketing strategies in place that encompass a range of techniques. From email and social media campaigns...
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Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from Leonardo DiCaprio
Business owners and entrepreneurs can take lessons from Leonardo DiCaprio’s perseverance in his quest for an Oscar, and from his...
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3 life skills that can help you in your sales career
You can take specialist courses and gain qualifications to help you excel in your sales career, but it’s worth noting that you might...
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3 marketing techniques that have stood the test of time
Some marketing techniques come and go, but others stand the test of time. Here, we examine three promotional tactics that have shown...
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Four secrets to effective branding
A strong brand can be the key to a company’s success, but knowing how to cultivate a powerful image often proves difficult for...
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Five benefits of being a brand ambassador
Whether you’re a new brand ambassador (or field representative), or have chalked up a bit of experience, there might be aspects to the...
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Can you learn to be an awesome field representative?
If you lack sales experience, or the prospect of face-to-face contact with potential customers makes you nervous, you might think it’s...
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A guide to improving your career prospects in 2016
Forget fad diets and fitness programmes (you look great the way you are!) – the New Year is the perfect time to focus on enhancing your...
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Understanding the power of the Human Commercialâ„¢
The concept of the Human Commercialâ„¢ has changed the face-to-face sales industry forever. Developed by Appco Group chairman and founder...
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5 reasons why market research matters
It may be tempting to cut back on or even completely forgo market research, especially if you’re focussed on keeping your business costs...
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How to maximise your marketing ROI
Promoting products or services is a must for companies, but if you aren’t careful, you could end up wasting money on ineffective or...
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Business Guide to increasing sales in 2025
With the New Year fast approaching, you’re no doubt planning ways to enhance the success of your business in 2025. To give you a helping...
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Which type of field marketing is best for your company?
Field marketing can offer a highly effective way to reach out to potential customers and promote your products and services in a more...
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4 steps to engaging with your target market
It doesn’t matter how good your products or services are; if you fail to reach out to potential customers, your business is likely to...
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3 questions to ask yourself when preparing for a sales career
There are various reasons why you might choose a career in sales. From being able to rely on your own initiative to reaping the personal...
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3 essentials for a successful field marketing campaign
In an era of impersonal, web-based communications, face-to-face field marketing campaigns have the power to really stand out. They...
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5 Steps to Product Development
At Appco, we understand the importance of effective product development , which is why we created The Lab. Our in-house team of direct...
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3 secrets of a successful field representative
A varied working life and the ability to determine your own income means that plenty of people are looking for flexible roles in sales,...
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Sales industry can benefit anyone, says top field marketer
Matt is an award-winning self-employed field representative contracted to represent Appco UK’s clients. He always felt he had a knack for...
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