Business Development: A Practical Guide for the Small Professional Services Firm - Softcover

Spurlock, MS Sherran S

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9781484014387: Business Development: A Practical Guide for the Small Professional Services Firm
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1484014383 ISBN 13: 9781484014387
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Business Development, A Practical Guide for the Small Professional Services Firm encapsulates over 25 years of hands-on business development and marketing experience. The author’s goal is to help those in technical services professions grow their business. Most business owners start a business because of their technical expertise but few have the knowledge necessary to grow the company to the next level. Such uncertainty can become debilitating and stressful. The information in this book provides actionable, valuable insights into the business development process that can be applied immediately. The book is quick and easy to read and provides a concise, practical guide that outlines a defined step-by-step process for proven ways to procure new business opportunities. There is no attempt to overwhelm with theory and unnecessary sales hype. The reader will gain a new understanding of the business development process and will want to keep the book handy as a valuable reference resource. This book will be helpful for the owner, business development specialist, manager, staff professional, or an employee in a company that provides technical professional services. What you learn will take the trial and error out of your marketing efforts. Wisdom is learning from another’s experiences.

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About the Author

Sherran S. Spurlock has been Director of Business Development, Marketing and Sales for professional services firms for over 25 years. She has been instrumental in improving sales effectiveness for such high profile firms as AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Tetra Tech Corporation, URS, Fluor Corporation and a number of small professional services companies. She has also founded two successful start-ups. Sherran holds a B.S in Business Administration/Marketing and has received extensive executive level business development training.

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1484014383
ISBN 13 
9781484014387
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
320
Rating
  • 3.45 out of 5 stars
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