January 11th, 2009
Under the “Fair Disclosure” rules issued by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), US public companies hold a public earnings conference call following the release of quarterly earnings. These calls are also held in conjunction with major announcements such as earnings shortfalls or M&A activity. Typically, the CEO and CFO discuss the previous quarter’s performance followed by a Q&A session »more...
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Tags: Conference Calls, Fair Disclosure, Reg FD, Transcripts
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January 6th, 2009
Companies that call their prospects with the most targeted, relevant messages win more deals. Those that don’t do the research, or take too much time searching for information will miss out on opportunities. Here are 3 ways to boost results:
1. Get the “Golden Nugget” Before the Call
30 seconds. That’s the most time a caller has »more...
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January 5th, 2009
One of the key questions that needs to be determined by sales reps is “against whom am I competing?” The answer determines not only pricing, but overall positioning of your firm’s value proposition and how to avoid the likely traps competitors will set for your firm. If the rep cannot get a direct answer from »more...
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Tags: Competitive Analysis
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