Author: Vikkie Noble

Happy 2019! By now, you should finally have those holiday decorations tucked away for next year, and your New Year’s party favors all swept up and stowed…right? After all, we’re …

Is it just me or was 2018 a whirlwind?! I feel like the year just flew by! When I sit back and think about a recap of this year, it …

‘Tis the season! If you’re like me, you find this truly one of the best times of the year. There’s a warm glow everywhere you go, as many folks go …

If you’ve ever read any of my management tips on growing your business and increasing sales, you know that every successful effort starts with the same thing: A plan. OK, …

Remember the good old days when “sales” for your company was handled by a smiling guy with a hat, a briefcase, and a warm handshake, who spent his days traveling …

Everyone knows that return on investment is a fundamental metric for any type of business activity. In sales, it is especially critical—finally signing that major deal after months of haggling …

Sales and Marketing. In most companies, you can’t discuss the fundamentals of successful business operation without them. And in most organizations, we find that they are often mistaken for one …

It’s the little things that count…little things mean a lot…tiny acorns, giant oaks. You know all the clichés, but they’re all inarguable, and firmly rooted in nature: from small things, …

A few weeks ago, I threw out a couple of my favorite business questions, as a little food for thought: “Leadership and management: what’s the difference, and why does it …

It’s one of the most common questions discussed and debated in virtually any aspect of life that involves someone being in charge: What’s the difference between management and leadership….and why …