December 22, 2019-
In looking back at the most-read Biz Coach articles, 2019 had a surprise. For the previous 10 years, human resources was consistently the most-popular topic.
But dominant in 2019, a marketing/sales article which surprisingly led as the most-read for several months: No. 1 in June, July, August, September, November and December.
Out of 1,000 business-coaching articles, here are the year’s most-popular:
No. 1 —
Best Sales Pipeline Tips: Content Marketing, Follow-up and Marketing Automation — Here’s how you can maximize your sales pipeline with effective content marketing, prioritizing follow-up and marketing automation.
No. 2 —
10 Management Attributes for Effective Communication — Communication skills are critical for managers. People with enhanced abilities in communication typically have successful relationships at work and home. Good communicators typically have 10 attributes.
No. 3 —
Want to Disrupt Your Industry? Lessons from Transportation — If you desire to dominate your competition, there are lessons to be learned from the transportation sector. For instance, you can design market-shaking strategies, if you study the histories of ride-sharing companies such as Lyft and Uber.
No. 4 —
How to Get Appointments with CEOs for Long Term Relationships — In-person cold calls work well in selling to a CEO, and enhances your efforts to lay a groundwork for a long-term business relationship. Here’s how.
No. 5 —
If Your Boss Invites You to Dinner, Make a Great Impression — Whether you’re invited to the home of your boss, a prospective employer or a business associate, manners are important. Things aren’t always as they seem. Be aware you’ll have to impress everyone who is attending. Here’s a checklist of 13 etiquette tips.
No. 6 —
Tips to Make Your Telecommuters Feel Part of the Team — It’s important to develop and implement strategies for telecommuters to feel a strong connection with you and other onsite and offsite staff members. Here are suggestions.
No. 7 —
25 Best Practices for Better Business Writing — If you want to accelerate your career or turbo-charge your business, one of your priorities should be good communication. Good writing is necessary in a myriad of ways, including letters, advertising copy and presentations. A lack of writing skills will can hold you back or even hurt your career.
From the Coach’s Corner, thank you for reading The Biz Coach. May you enjoy much happiness and success in 2020.
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-Melody Beattie
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