Category: Development

December 18, 2013

Creating New Year Goals for your Business

It’s very common for a business to set goals to achieve positive results in the beginning of the year. It can be a challenge for businesses to execute goals and stick to the plan. No matter the size or magnitude, the success of the business depends on setting and achieving goals. Be prepared for the New Year by following this advice on how to create and follow through on business goals for the next 12 months. At Cydcor, we put […]

December 4, 2013

What College Can Teach You About Sales

What College Can Teach You About Sales Many people are natural born salesmen.  Building relationships and convincing people of their side of story is something comes easily to them.  At Cydcor, we are happy to nurture young talented sales people with a gift for gab and laser focus abilities.  However, some great sales people learn their skills from the college experience, for those looking to gain a broader perspective and refine the necessary skills.  Here a few ways you can […]

November 21, 2013

5 Ideas to Get Noticed

5 Ideas to Get Noticed The job market is competitive today.  Employers often get dozens of applicants for positions.  Imagine being a simple line in a queue of applications, with a similar resume to ten other qualified candidates.  Sometimes, it takes the extra effort to get called in for an interview.  Here some ideas from the Cydcor sales blog to make an impression that will get you where you want to go when job hunting. Do your research.  If you […]

November 11, 2013

Songs to Pump You Up for Sales

There is nothing like a perfect song to get pumped up for the morning.  At Cydcor, we know working in sales takes energy and motivation.  Here is a list of some of our favorite songs to get you ready for work. Roar by Katy Perry.  You went from zero to your own hero, and now the world will hear you roar. We Come Running by Young Blood Hawke.  Even they name of the band is enough to get fired up.  […]

November 4, 2013

How Posture Can Make You A Better Salesperson

Cydcor power stance

How Posture Can Make You Powerful In sales, people have to have to interact with each other all day.  Success in sales comes from being able to feel confident and comfortable in most situations.  At Cydcor, we do our best to present the most effective sales teams around.  One way to easily improve your sales confidence can be as simple as taking two minutes to stand powerfully. Nonverbal communication has a lot of value in society.  How we interact with […]

November 1, 2013

Diet for Confidence

Health and wellness are an important part of Cydcor company culture.  We value our team and want them to the be the best fleet of sales people in the business.  We also want Cydcor team members to feel like their best selves. Confidence and good moods are key building successful sales relationships.  There are some good personal exercises to build confidence, but the best practice for mood boosting is to incorporate foods that will energize and provide balance.  We all […]

October 23, 2013

How to Spend More Time Selling

According to Oracle, sales people spent 78% of their time looking for leads.  That leaves very little time for actual selling, especially when relationship building is so crucial to making the sale. So how can one manage leads and spend more time selling? Here are some tips from Cydcor Sales Blog. Start by organizing your leads into categories of likelihood. One for people who have bought from you before.  Two for people who have expressed interest.  Three for people you […]

September 26, 2013

What Type of Sales Manager are You?

The Heavy Hitter Sales Blog recently reported on the seven types of sales managers.  We wanted to review the types and then ask you what type you may fall under and which manager you prefer to have.  So here they are! For more detail, read Steve W. Martin’s post on the seven types of sales managers over at the Heavy Hitters blog.

September 10, 2012

The Greatness of a Powerful Message

One of our sales office owners has made a big impact on me with a mission statement she wrote to capture what the purpose of her business is. She and her statement are such a great example of the best in our business – what makes us unique, and why we attract the best and the brightest.

May 3, 2012

Great Leaders Make Tough Choices

Listening to a book on tape recently reminded me of George Washington’s great vision, leadership, and sacrifice. Every time I learn about Washington, I appreciate his leadership and ability to balance short- and long-term goals. He held true to his vision for our country, which focused on representative government, civil liberties, religious freedom, and each person being able to control his or her own destiny. The biggest obstacle to achieving this vision was King George III and British dominance over […]