For all of you sales fanatics out there scouring the Internet in search for an article, a blog post, a post-it note, anything, for some solid, rich content on how to become a better sales person…you’re quest is over. Below are 10 phenomenal presentations that will make you a better sales person. must warn you, this is not a magic post so just by reading this blog you won’t wake up with superhuman sales powers. Instead, it is your duty to take all of these lessons into consideration and implement them into your sales strategy. A sales man is a sport man. Zero To Sales. MORE >>

If you did not hear the news, a few weeks ago Google purchased Zagat , one of the largest and most respected media companies devoted to restaurant reviews ( see the company announcement here ). Most reviews of the buyout, like this one from the NY Times , were focused on how Zagat’s user-generated reviews fit quite nicely with Google’s focus on localized search, which now can go head-to-head against services like Yelp. To me, it’s something a bit more. To publishers and content marketers, the purchase means that Google is now positioning itself as a creator of content. MORE >>

Though I am not a copy writer, I was intrigued by what I learned about writing online copy during my “Conversion Optimization” training class, hosted by Bryan Eisenberg. Based on the chief tenet of conversion optimization (make your content clear and conspicuous so your audience can find it right away), below are some salient tips on writing web copy that could benefit your B2B marketing efforts: Headlines • Try to speak in specifics rather than generalities (e.g., a “50% increase” rather than “an increase”). • Try and not use the word “that.” MORE >>

This is an excerpt from our new ebook – 100 Content Ideas for Community Managers. For tips like these for Twitter and Facebook, download the eBook here. Creating consistent and helpful blog content is a great way to build community and trust around your brand for your prospects. It's how you draw the right potential customers to your website. But cranking out daily content is challenging. How can you keep the blog post ideas flowing? How can you keep the content fresh and prevent yourself from re-hashing the same old thing. Multi-media and Visuals. How-to’s and Tips. Research. MORE >>

Guest post by {grow} community member Krysia Hepatica. As a newly-divorced mom, being both back on the dating scene and trying to establish a new career, my life has been anything but dull. Because I was married at such a young age, I missed out on a lot dating and the drama that goes along with it. also missed out growing a career because I was home raising babies.  So here I am now trying to balance a family, career, and social life and have found, thankfully, two of these have a lot in common.  Yes, I have recently had an a-ha moment.  Several, actually.  Rule #1 Get Noticed! Say hi.  Don’t.  MORE >>