Author Archives: TheNumbersCruncher
Give Them a Choice
Our advice to clients as they set up their sales process and their Flat Rate Books always includes providing choices for the customer. At its simplest, this concept offers Good, Better, Best solutions to common problems. This is easy to … Continue reading
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Get Some Help for your Business
Businesses are like sharks. They have to keep moving forward to survive. If you’re not constantly learning new ways to make your business successful, you’re being left behind by your competition. The problem is that no one has the time … Continue reading
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Deal with Confrontational People
Everyone has run into a situation with someone who is unhappy and wants you to know it. Whether it is a customer, a vendor, an employee, or a spouse, there are a few techniques that can help defuse the situation … Continue reading
Quick Tech Tip
The Numbers Cruncher Quick Job Calculator is a fill-in-the-blank form that allows you to quickly quote any job based on just a few pieces of information. This is a simplified live version of the Task Grid built into NSPG Flat … Continue reading
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Quotations
What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do. – John Ruskin When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary. … Continue reading
The Economy
The Federal Reserve increased their growth projection for 2011 to 3.4 to 3.9%. They expect higher than projected growth for the short term, but the following two years are not projected to be as good. Consumer confidence reached a three … Continue reading
Numbers Cruncher Review with Sales Goals
Most of our clients find NSPG while looking for Flat Rate Price books for their Plumbing, Electrical, or HVAC company. We always encourage potential clients to Crunch their Numbers before they even consider printing a Flat Rate Book. Many of … Continue reading
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NSPG Sales / Support Office Schedule
The NSPG Sales Office and Premium Phone Support will have minimal staffing the week of January 31st. Standard email technical support will still be available through support@nspgweb.com during that week. To thank you for your patience, we will offer a … Continue reading
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The Economy
Kiplinger’s reports that inflation is on the horizon as commodities prices reach all time highs. Much of the commodity price run up is due to speculation as investors search for higher returns. A little inflation is not necessarily a bad … Continue reading
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Skills You Need to Succeed-Public Speaking
The ability to speak clearly and persuasively to one person or a group is one of the most important skills anyone can develop. People who are effective speakers appear more confident, more attractive, and more trustworthy. This is important in … Continue reading