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We examine a few winning sales pitch examples and explore different types of pitches, tips, and strategies for landing more sales.

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is a lifestyle design manual for work-life balance; break free from the 9-5 and join the New Rich!

Donald Miller's 'Building a Story Brand' uncovers the secrets to effective brand communication & business growth Read the full review!

'How to Win Friends & Influence People' presents invaluable lessons for anyone about positivity, listening, persuasion & leadership.

Susan Cain's 'Quiet' is an important read for introverts (and extroverts) to understand themselves better and optimize their work lives.

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is an ancient Chinese manual on military strategy that has relevance to business and leadership today.

In The War of Art, Steven Pressfield teaches how to overcome resistance and get unstuck from challenges to achieve your creative goals.

In The Obstacle is the Way, Ryan Holiday translates ancient Stoic wisdom for modern times, and how to turn obstacles to opportunities.

Hal Elrod’s bestselling The Miracle Morning shows you how to overcome obstacles stop settling for less & start living your best life!

This is Marketing by Seth Godin challenges us to rethink marketing, exploring the idea that marketing can be a force of positive change.

Angela Duckworth's "Grit" teaches you what grit (perseverance) is why it matters, and how to develop it to achieve great things.

The Power of Habit explores habit formation through stories ranging from the civil rights movement to innovative business strategies.

Deep Work is an essential guide for thriving in our distraction-filled world, with practical tips for achieving deeply focused work.

The top reasons to buy a LinkedPhone Mobile Work Phone based on feedback we receive from our customers: Control, Convenience, and Pricing.

Alternatives & options for uReach BusinessCall 2nd Line mobile app customers. Port your number. Business Caller ID + Text Messaging + Call Menu + Contacts + Voicemail.

Alternatives & options for former CallJoy by Google customers. Port your number. Business Caller ID + Text Messaging + Call Menu + Contacts + Voicemail.

Alternatives & options for former CallJoy by Google customers. Port your number. Business Caller ID + Text Messaging + Call Menu + Contacts + Voicemail.

LinkedPhone is a business communications provider for entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, and mobile teams.

Businesses need a more efficient phone system, one that is affordable and efficient, and ensures customers get the treatment they deserve and demand.

When your company starts to develop a brand name of its own, getting a separate phone number for your business-related operations is practical and very useful.

A second phone line on your existing cell phone lets you run your business from the palm of your hand and it's a fraction of the cost of getting a second cell phone.

Putting your business phone number on your website is a quick and immensely productive marketing strategy. It portrays the fact that your company take customer connection seriously.

Adding a virtual receptionist call menu to your business phone line not only helps to create a professional business image, it also stops all robocalls.

The manner in which the automated welcome message greets your customers is important to growing your business. Here are seven tips for creating a virtual receptionist welcome greeting.

Simply having an attractive domain and a colorful website is not enough. Here are a few ways how you can get more phone leads from your website.

LinkedPhone's Client Notes displays key caller information on your iPhone before you pick up. Finally, seamless customer communications.

Linkedphone virtual phone system is an excellent way to reduce administrative expenses. For small teams or multilevel organizations, our features provide a new level of flexibility and mobility that is otherwise not available for legacy solutions.

Business owners are confused whether to choose a local or a toll-free number. The number you choose generally depends on your location and your type of customer.

What are virtual phone systems? This is a plain-English guide to help you understand how cloud-based business phone systems work.

Adding a click-to-call or click-to-dial link to your website makes it easy for customers to initiate a call from your website. Reduce friction. Increase sales.

Check out these top 13 professional voicemail greeting examples, scripts, & audio recording samples. This is your ultimate guide to create your own!

Learn the parts of a phone number. Exit code, country code, area code, telephone prefix, and line number. Have you ever wondered what +1 in a phone number means?

Life-changing inspirational quotes for entrepreneurs & small businesses. Learn about struggle, fear, regret, success, passion, & greatness.

Finding the right small business mobile apps & software can be a daunting task. Our guide will help you streamline & grow!

The modern cold call. Learn tips from a master cold caller to perfect your cold calling technique. Get examples & scripts for closing sales.

Check out these funny voicemail greeting examples, scripts, & audio recording samples. This is your ultimate guide to create your own!

What is an elevator pitch? Also known as an elevator speech, it describes your business in 30-seconds or less. Check out our how-to guide with tips, examples, & templates.

How to say 'Thank You for Your Business". Get ideas for how to say thank you to your customers with our examples, sample letters, notes, & templates for your small business.

What is the definition of Value Proposition? How to write a good Value Proposition using the Value Proposition Canvas & template.

Advice, stats, & 10 great startup ideas for entrepreneurs thinking about starting a small business. Plus, post-Covid tips for growth.

Check out our small business guide to outsourcing professional talent on Fiverr vs. Upwork. We hire freelancers on both platforms. This is our take.

Why every entrepreneur & small business should have a good Company Vision Statement. How to create one to guide business growth & motivate employees. With examples and tips.

An easy guide for entrepreneurs & small businesses. Engage with customers and promote your company's personality, culture, & vision.

Check out this comprehensive guide on how to take your business remote, plus tips for how to set up a successful remote work environment.

All successful entrepreneurs & small business owners share a common set of skills and a similar mindset. Are you ready?

Add a business phone line to your cell phone in minutes. This is a step-by-step guide on how to set up a local or toll-free 2nd phone number for work or business on your cell phone with a mobile app.

Sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, LPs, C-Corps, S-Corps. Tax & Legal Basics. Check out our comprehensive guide.

Mapping out your buyer’s journey helps you target leads that are most likely to buy and move them through your sales funnel faster.

As an entrepreneur, learn how get over the fear of failure and learn about handling rejection in a way that sets you up for future success.

Nobody likes a customer complaint, but how you deal with complaints can have a major impact on your business and your bottom line.

The sales funnel helps entrepreneurs talk to the right prospects, stay on top of opportunities, and increase your conversion rate.

If you're a freelancer looking to compare the pros and cons of Upwork vs. Fiverr, look no further! You MUST check out this guide.

Poor time management can have real consequences for your company, your employees, and your customers; we give you some practical tips!

Adhering to the unwritten rules of business etiquette (or breaking them) can dramatically impact your business.

The marketing funnel is a lead generation tool, bringing customers to your brand, and a lead nurturing tool, keeping them engaged over time.

Be aware of business text messaging etiquette before using them in communications or risk damaging valuable customer relationships.

Your small business branding influences how customers perceive you sets you apart from competition, and influences your ability to grow.

Learn about 2023's trending sales buzz words & corporate jargon. Should entrepreneurs & small business owners use them or lose them?

Knowing how to write a professional email message is critical in order to get information across in the right way to the people who need it.

Find out just what is an 800 area code, how it works, the benefits for businesses large and small, and how to get a free one today!

Working remotely with digital nomad jobs has become increasingly popular. Learn about remote job options and how to work from anywhere!

Learn the differences between SMS vs MMS & iMessage texting and how to leverage these popular channels for marketing your business.

The evolution of telephone technology has come a long way, from simple transmitter/receiver to smartphones. Find out how it all started!

Good customer service is essential to growing your business. Learn how to provide excellent customer service and keep them coming back!

Communication is key to success, and a small business phone system can ensure you are providing high quality interactions with every call.

Confused by the TO vs CC vs BCC fields when sending emails and how to use them? You're not alone! Find out what you need to know.

Get the lowdown on top business phone apps, why you need a second phone number for business & how to set up a virtual phone service.

Learn how to record a phone call on iPhone, Android, desktop, and other popular devices, as well as legal issues around call recording.

Create the perfect meeting invite template (with examples!) that is compelling, inspires action, and sets your meeting up for success.

Learn how to handle difficult customers effectively, and start transforming unhappy customers into your biggest advocates!

Life moves fast, but living the laptop lifestyle gives you the freedom so you don’t miss out on what's most important to you.

Go beyond traditional phone calls with the best calling apps for PC, Android, and iOS - we break down all the options.

Learn how to write a case study (with examples & templates) to help boost customer engagement and highlight your value proposition.

Learn how to calculate customer retention and 10 proven strategies for turning customers into loyal ambassadors for your brand.

Learn about the history of 1-800 numbers, how they revolutionized the phone industry, and business advantages of toll-free calling.

It's not easy to grow a small business. Here are 14 creative ways to reach your ideal audience & nurture new happy loyal customers.

Customers often prefer text message marketing instead of other types of messaging; learn how to harness this powerful tool!

If you want to port your number to a new phone service provider, the process is simple, and there are many great reasons to transfer.

What is IVR? A helpful technology to improve customer service & retention without breaking the bank or increasing your staffing levels.

Choosing the right type of entrepreneurship for your new business venture requires thought, planning, and research.

Call routing ensures that your customers and clients calls are always forwarded to the right person in a timely and efficient manner.

Call screening for business communication boosts productivity and customer satisfaction. Learn how to screen calls on any device!

Get 20 actionable tips & strategies for managing remote teams plus how to overcome common challenges to working remotely!

Phone trees are designed to streamline the call routing process to get your customers talking to the right people quickly!

Learn how to forward a text message to other devices or emails; a simple hack using iPhone, Android, or any other mobile device.

Showing employee appreciation can lower turnover rate, inspire loyalty, promote team cohesion, and encourage higher performance.

Business text messaging is only effective if your SMS messages are sending and being received. Get your messages where they need to go!

Knowing when to use SMS vs push notifications is key to keeping customers engaged with your business and marketing communications.

What is e-SIM? A virtual SIM card that can load new carrier information digitally without the need for a physical SIM card.

An effective email marketing campaign can yield ROI of up to $36 per dollar spent; get strategies and templates for your campaign!

Are mobile apps for business right for you? We discuss whether you need an app, benefits, types, use cases, and app development.

We explore what is an IP phone system vs traditional telephony and benefits such as scalability, flexibility, and affordability.

In the WiFi vs cellular calling debate, what differentiates them, what are the pros & cons, and how can you enable it on your devices?

What is happening with GoDaddy Smartline? What alternatives are available? Are there better options available?

Voicemail transcription saves time and lets you provide better, faster customer service. Start converting voicemail to text today!

How to choose the best second phone number app, different service options, and why you want a separate number for your business.

Virtual phone number is a telephone number for your business that lives in the cloud. This telephone number is configured to forward incoming calls and text messages to mobile, landline, computer or Voip phones.

Professional-grade business phone features that were once available only to big corporations are now available in an app. Designed for entrepreneurs, start-ups, & small businesses. Available for iPhone iOS and Android.

What is VoIP? What does VoIP stand for? How does VoIP work? Check out our plain-English guide to understanding Voice over Internet Protocol.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to share a phone number with multiple users. Share calls, texts, contacts, voicemail with mobile app. Local & toll-free numbers.

There are significant privacy issues associated with giving out your personal phone number for business. Learn about these risks & how to mitigate them.

Discover the best VoIP phone solution for small businesses. Enjoy seamless communication with our business VoIP system. Start your free trial today!

The Campaign Registry (TCR) serves as the backbone for vetting the trustworthiness of text messages sent from virtual phone numbers, including 2nd phone number apps.

We did all the research so you don't have to. A listening guide to the best business podcasts for entrepreneurs & small businesses.

Research-driven list of the best online entrepreneur forums & small business communities. Learn from masters. Grow your business.

Most important business books organized by category. For entrepreneurs, startups & small businesses. Updated for 2024.