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Thought Leaders

6 Types of Clients You're Better Off Without

Not every customer is always right. A few never are.

Leadership

6 Toxic People Who Are Hurting Your Success

You know who they are -- the chronic complainer, the "gimme me" more type. But did you know that one of these toxic people may be you?

Growing a Business

3 Lessons for Handling Challenging Clients

Sometimes, the best strategy is to say no, and mean it.

Marketing

Skip the Coffee Meeting. Instead, Sweat to Success With Clients.

Connect with your contacts on a deeper level with a physical activity. Check out these four tips to get started.

Growing a Business

4 Times You Need to Say Goodbye to a Client

Nobody likes a break up, but sometimes it's the best thing to do for your business.

Marketing

Is Technology Lulling You Into Working Too Remotely?

Between the dazzle of contemporary communication technology and the need to keep overhead low, entrepreneurs risk underestimating the value of meeting clients face to face.

Growing a Business

Strategies for Saying No: When and How to Turn Down Opportunities

Learn how to step back from opportunities without closing doors.

Thought Leaders

What a Dating Experiment Taught This Entrepreneur Turned Reality TV Star

While searching for romance on Bravo's 'Friends to Lovers,' public relations entrepreneur Kris Ruby also learned a lot about business.

Leadership

7 Telltale Signs It's Time to Fire a Client

Some clients simply aren't worth the money they are paying.

Business News

5 Don'ts When Engaging Clients Online

Whether you want prospective clients to engage with your business, it's important to recognize the types of online behavior that discourage potential client involvement.

Marketing

Boston Real Estate Tycoon's 5 Easy Steps for Marketing to the Affluent

The most important skill in sales is connecting with people. Benefit from top tips from elite broker Michael Carucci's extreme focus on relationships.

Growing a Business

To Expand Sales in 2015 Consider Offering More to the Clients Who Already Trust You

The fastest way for many businesses to grow revenue is to sell new, related services to existing clients.

Marketing

'Opportunity Cost' Sounds Abstract But It Costs Your Business Real Money

Clients who don't value your time keep you from those who do. There are polite ways to set them straight.

Business Process

Figuring Out Your Prospect's Need When They Tell You 'No Need'

Diplomatically helping people see the usefulness of your product when they don't, and gracefully conceding when they genuinely don't need it, are cornerstones of long-term success.

Thought Leaders

Entrepreneurs Should Expect to Scrape by on Crumbs Before the Feast

You will never do big things until you do small things in a big way.