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Starting a Business

7 Tips for Cold-Calling Success

The cold call can be painful. Here are some tips for getting through it successfully.

Marketing

The Rise of Inbound Marketing and the Death of the Cold Call

Why an "outbound" focus could be costing you sales prospects.

Thought Leaders

4 Success Lessons From a Powerful Boston Developer

Richard Friedman has an impressive history of turning real estate into gold.

Growing a Business

The Often-Overlooked Value of Cold Calling

Even if you run a scalable Internet business, you should still look beyond online channels for product validation and sales strategy support.

Leadership

A Navy SEAL's 5 Entrepreneurial Leadership Lessons From 2014

It's always a good idea to review what worked, what didn't work and why, and think about what you will do in the upcoming year.

Thought Leaders

7 Tricks to Write an Effective Cold Email

Reaching out to someone you haven't met doesn't have to be complicated, as long as you have something valuable for them.

Social Media

LinkedIn's Updated Sales Navigator Looks to Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling

The professional-networking giant just rolled out its overhauled standalone 'social sales' offering, which it's couching as a kinder, gentler approach to sales.

Growing a Business

Whether Inside or Out, the 4 New Realities of Closing Sales

Advice on developing a culture and strategy that breeds revenue from the chief revenue officer of Hubspot, which pulled in $77 million last year.

Marketing

Google Hangout: Secrets to Becoming a Sales Powerhouse

Entrepreneur, sales expert and best-selling author Grant Cardone shares his insider tips for how you can stand out from the crowd and boost your revenues.

Marketing

6 Ways to Take The Chill Out of Cold Calling

It's nearly impossible to avoid cold calling, especially when you're just starting out. Here are six ways to make the most of each call and score more sales.

Marketing

Perfecting the Art of Cold Calling

Dread the idea of calling prospects you haven't met yet? Using these tips can make cold calling easier for beginners.

Fundraising

Entrepreneur's 10 Most Helpful Stories of 2012

Richard Branson on why we need more women at the top, how to avoid home business snafus, a rubric for networking, Google versus Apple, and more.

Business News

Start-Up Jitters? 6 Ways to Ease into Entrepreneurship

Starting up for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here's how to soothe your fears and boost your odds for success.

Growing a Business

Seven Secrets to Cold Calling Success

Many business owners dread picking up the phone to reach potential customers or investors for the first time. Here are seven tips to overcome your fears and prepare to win.

Science & Technology

When You're Hungry for Sales, Consider These Lead-Gen Tools

If you're looking for leads en masse, this survey of four services can help you choose the one that's best for your business