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From the Desk of Nic Clark - Increasing Your Prices: A Scary But Highly Successful Strategy
10X Newcastle - Thursday, January 19, 2012
The truth is, they won’t.
On almost all occasions a price increase can actually increase your sales volume.
For instance, an Australian based company with $9 billion in revenue was having challenges with its profit margins, so they decided to increase their prices. To do that, they Keep Reading
Creativity can create wonders
10X Newcastle - Wednesday, October 26, 2011
This month we have talked about innovation and unique value proposition, but if you’re really serious about encouraging your staff to be creative and contribute more to your business, then you really need to get creative in the ways you encourage them to do this.
Nobody ever created th Keep Reading
From the Desk of Nic Clark - Fire your customers
10X Newcastle - Wednesday, August 31, 2011
I’m always coming up with advice on how to keep your customers happy and coming back, so you may think I’m joking with a headline like that, but I’m dead-set serious. Some customers are more than just a waste of time – they can actually waste your money!
It’s all ab Keep Reading
Good help is hard to find
10X Newcastle - Thursday, July 21, 2011
Have you ever sat down and figured out just how much it costs to replace an employee? Has a key employee’s resignation come at you from left field? We have examined the workplace from the employee’s point of view and come up with ten good tips to keep your employees happy and motivated Keep Reading
From the Desk of Nic Clark - Build A Stonger Brand
10X Newcastle - Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Increase Value of Business And Greater Recognition Within The Community
Your brand provides your customer with more value and this is why they are prepared to pay a premium to acquire it (your brand). Your Business's brand has a value and at some point will pay dividends, either via increa Keep Reading
Six Deadly Website Sins
10X Newcastle - Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Everyone’s got a website nowadays, but how many are effective? (By which I mean, how many are generating quality leads, building your brand and increasing your sales?) Have you had your website created with a ‘best practice’ checklist, or has someone just put together a few bas Keep Reading
Raise Profits Through Referrals
10X Newcastle - Friday, November 19, 2010
Why seek referrals?
Establishing a systemised process for obtaining referrals is one of the most cost effective ways of acquiring new, qualified customers for your product or service. In essence, you’re asking your current database contacts for introductions. It should come across as a Keep Reading
5 Ways To Get Christmas All Wrapped Up
10X Newcastle - Friday, November 19, 2010
A third of the year’s retail trade occurs over the holiday period, so it makes sense to capitalise on consumers’ desire to flex their purchasing muscle. Here are five easy tips to make the most of the Christmas rush.
1. Spruce up your store.
Christmas shoppers ar Keep Reading
10X News: Amazing Annual Conference!
10X Newcastle - Friday, August 20, 2010
In July 10X celebrated another incredible milestone, with our second annual conference held at The Marriott on the Gold Coast! Over 90, 10X Business Coaches, Sales and Marketing Co-ordinators and 10X team members gathered for 5 days of powerful key note speeches, top level training and unforgettable Keep Reading
The Secrets Of Profiting From Drop Shipping
10X Newcastle - Friday, August 20, 2010
Use drop shipping to generate repeat business.
To increase your retention rate and boost your average sale value, you can sell other products to your database. However, because many retailers don’t want to buy and hold more stock than is absolutely necessary, they utilise a sales pro Keep Reading
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