Monthly Archives: August 2008

Selling Strategies for a Tough Economy, Part 2

Posted August 30th by Matt Smith

It is a reality that slow economies make it harder for ITOs and BPOs to achieve desired sales results. Challenges we are facing today require different sales tactics and following are five of the best options to consider.
1. Target sectors that thrive in bad economic times
2. Intensify focus on existing accounts
3. Consider indirect sales channels
4. Fine tune your value proposition
5. Consider outsourcing certain sales activities

Selling Strategies for a Tough Economy, Part 1

Posted August 29th by Matt Smith

(This article originally published in the Global Services Oct 2008 issue www.globalservices.com) “The U.S. Slowdown: Survive & Thrive” reads one headline while “Grim Outlook for IT Spending” reads the next.   “Outsourcing Takes a Hit” says a Wall Street Journal blog the same …

3forward Introduces Sales and Marketing Programs to Accelerate Revenues for Off-Shore’s Mid-Tier and Emerging Outsourcers

Posted August 26th by Matt Smith

August 26, 2008 Dallas (Business Wire) 3forward, a Dallas-based growth services firm specializing in sales, marketing and alliances for IT services companies, has introduced new offerings specifically to help mid-tier and emerging off-shore technology providers improve sales in mature markets …