Blog Entries

  1. The C Word!

    27 October 2010 - RepHub Administrator

    Sales Tip 27th October 2010 The C word! Time to read this section about 60 seconds, time well spent.   Yes, I said it...Christmas!  It's only 58 trading days away (if you're Continue Reading

  2. Know your numbers

    20 October 2010 - RepHub Administrator

    Sales Tip 20th October 2009 Know your numbers Time to read this section about 90 seconds, time well spent.   "If you don't understand your numbers, you don't understand your Continue Reading

  3. Increase Sales 10 - 30% in just one month!

    29 September 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 29th September 2010 Increase your sales 10 - 30% in October Time to read this section 45 seconds, time well spent.   I've heard a lot this year how business is tough, everyone is Continue Reading

  4. Serious business lessons from a bunch of guys with their legs crossed...the math of customer service

    22 September 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 22nd September 2010 Doing the math of customer service...a serious business lesson from a bunch of guys with their legs crossed! Time to read this section 60 seconds, time well spent. Continue Reading

  5. No Need...obstacles to sales

    08 September 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 8th September 2010 No Need.  Overcoming sales obstacles. Time to read this section about 90 seconds, time well spent. Here's another great article from Brett Continue Reading

  6. Sales...it's not Rocket Science (or is it?)

    01 September 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 1st September 2010 Sales...it's not Rocket Science (or is it?) Time to read this section about 60 seconds, time well spent.   Rocket Science is built from a foundation of Continue Reading

  7. The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to fill

    25 August 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 25th August 2010 The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill Time to read this section about 2 minutes, time well spent.   If you've been struggling to find some good quality new staff Continue Reading

  8. What could you learn from your suppliers?

    18 August 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 18th August 2010 What could you learn from your suppliers? Time to read this section 60 seconds, time well spent.   Donald Cooper emailed me this Sales Tip the other day, and I Continue Reading

  9. Be Prepared

    11 August 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 11th August 2010 Be prepared Time to read this section 60 seconds, time well spent.   Abraham Lincoln once said (we're paraphrasing here) "If I had 6 hours to Continue Reading

  10. How Old Spice won the internet

    04 August 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip  4th August 2010 How Old Spice Won the Internet Time to read this section about 60 seconds, time well spent.   Most people overseas have been talking about the Old Spice Continue Reading

  11. Great places to eat

    02 August 2010 - Mark

    There are 2 things I look for every night when I'm travelling around NZ.  The first, is a great place to stay, and the second is a great place to eat.  There is nothing worse than a lousy meal and Continue Reading

  12. Accommodation - Who makes the grade in the Auckland - Northland Regions?

    02 August 2010 - Mark

    We're building an Accommodation directory with places that really cater to business travellers.  As a good night sleep is so important, we will only accept accommodation providers who cater to our needs Continue Reading

  13. Accommodation - Who makes the grade in the Waikato - Central Region?

    02 August 2010 - Mark

    We're building an Accommodation directory with places that really cater to business travellers.  As a good night sleep is so important, we will only accept accommodation providers who cater to our needs Continue Reading

  14. Accommodation - Who makes the grade in Taranaki - Manawatu - Hawkes Bay?

    02 August 2010 - Mark

    We're building an Accommodation directory with places that really cater to business travellers.  As a good night sleep is so important, we will only accept accommodation providers who cater to our needs Continue Reading

  15. Accommodation - Who makes the grade in Wellington - Wairarapa?

    02 August 2010 - Mark

    We're building an Accommodation directory with places that really cater to business travellers.  As a good night sleep is so important, we will only accept accommodation providers who cater to our needs Continue Reading

  16. Accommodation - Who makes the grade in the Upper South Island?

    02 August 2010 - Mark

    We're building an Accommodation directory with places that really cater to business travellers.  As a good night sleep is so important, we will only accept accommodation providers who cater to our needs Continue Reading

  17. Accommodation - Who makes the grade in the Lower South Island?

    02 August 2010 - Mark

    We're building an Accommodation directory with places that really cater to business travellers.  As a good night sleep is so important, we will only accept accommodation providers who cater to our needs Continue Reading

  18. Show Me The Money

    28 July 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 28th July 2010 Show Me The Money Time to read this section about 2 minutes, time well spent.     Here's another great article from Brett Burgess about different Continue Reading

  19. Are you spending enough time listening and learning from your customers?

    14 July 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 14th July 2010 Are you spending enough time listening and learning from your customers? Time to read this section 60 seconds, time well spent.   Back in May Donald Cooper was Continue Reading

  20. Why doesn't staff training work?

    07 July 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 7th July 2010 Why doesn't staff training work? Time to read this section about 40 seconds, time well spent.   Most retailers understand the need to invest in employee Continue Reading

  21. Are you effectively communicating your value in your uniqueness

    30 June 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 30th June 2010 Are you effectively communicating your value in your uniqueness? Time to read this section about 90 seconds, time well spent   I was reading an article from Donald Continue Reading

  22. Every sale has 5 basic obstacles

    23 June 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 23rd June 2010 Every sale has 5 basic obstacles Time to read this section about 50 seconds, time well spent   "Every sale has five basic obstacles - No Need, No Money, Continue Reading

  23. Customer service, the new marketing (part 2)

    16 June 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 16th June 2010 Customer service the new marketing (part 2, Social Media) Time to read this section about 55 seconds, time well spent   In my experience, customers make their Continue Reading

  24. Top 10 Trends for 2010 (thus far)

    09 June 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 9th June 2010 Top 10 Trends for 2010 (thus far) Time to read this section about 2 minutes, time well spent   At RepHub, we keep a very close eye on overseas trends and how they Continue Reading

  25. Customer service is the new marketing

    02 June 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 2nd June 2010 Customer service is the new marketing Time to read this section about 40 seconds, time well spent. Take a look at what's been happening around you these days.  Continue Reading

  26. Closing the deal

    26 May 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip for 26th May 2010 Closing the deal Time to read this section about 90 seconds, time well spent.   Closing seems to be where a lot of sales professionals are letting themselves Continue Reading

  27. Tell them what you're going to tell them

    19 May 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip Monday 19th May 2010 Time Expectations Time to read this section about 50 seconds, time well spent.   Time is a precious commodity for both you and your customer, so of course Continue Reading

  28. Don't sell, Teach

    05 May 2010 - Mark

    Sales Tip 5th May 2010 Don't sell, teach Time to read this section about 60 seconds, time well spent.   I once worked for a multi-million dollar Produce company, they are a very Continue Reading

  29. Selling in Wellington-Wairarapa

    04 May 2010 - Mark

    What does it take to do successfully do business here? The Wellington and Wairarapa regions couldn't be more different.  Wellington with a huge population (by NZ standards) in generally tightly Continue Reading

  30. Selling in the Upper South Island

    04 May 2010 - Mark

    What does it take to do successfully do business here? The Upper South Island can be a demanding market.  With largely populated cities, generally close together with good serviceability, there is a Continue Reading

  31. Selling in the Lower South Island

    04 May 2010 - Mark

    What does it take to do successfully do business here? The Lower South Island is generally a slower paced market.  With less population than other regions, and spread out across the southern most part Continue Reading

  32. Selling in Manawatu-Taranaki-Hawkes Bay

    04 May 2010 - Mark

    What does it take to do successfully do business here? The Manawatu, Taranaki and Hawkes Bay regions are generally a slower paced market.  With less population than other regions, and spread out across the Continue Reading

  33. April 2010 Competition

    15 April 2010 - Mark

    April Competition We were disappointed with not giving away the VISA Prezzy card in the February/March Competition for the Guerrilla Marketing ideas...OK marketing might not have been everyone's forte, Continue Reading

  34. Spread the word

    12 February 2010 - Mark

    There are so many Social Media options out there, and rather than signing up to hundreds of Social Networks, stick with 1 or 2 that do what your business or personal life require. Then get your contacts to Continue Reading

  35. Helping others

    12 February 2010 - Mark

    A helping hand is always welcomed, and I can think of no better way to introduce yourself to a new customer than by offering them some free help.  You are immediately placed higher than someone just trying Continue Reading

  36. Networking

    12 February 2010 - Mark

    Every business needs to network.  Every year on average 15% of customers will leave a business they've been dealing with.  Some because of poor service, others price, some will move, others will Continue Reading

  37. What's in if for me

    12 February 2010 - Mark

    You don't make money from Social Media!  You make money from doing what you normally do, which is selling a product or service.  YouTube, RepHub, Twitter etc aren't going to pay you money Continue Reading

  38. The Cost of Social Media Marketing

    12 February 2010 - Mark

    The cost of Social Media Marketing At the very least, Social Media Marketing is going to cost you time!  Like everything else in life, you only get out what you put in.  The very nature of Social Continue Reading

  39. Socialising

    11 February 2010 - Mark

    Anyone in business who has spent time travelling both locally and internationally will know it can be a little bit lonely on the road, and a lot of us have families back at home.  So how do you enjoy your Continue Reading

  40. Advertising

    11 February 2010 - Mark

    Advertising is almost as old as business itself.  Although the way we advertise changes, the aim is always the same, to attract new customers to purchase a product or service.  They key is to get a good Continue Reading

  41. February/March 2010 Competition

    01 February 2010 - Mark

    February competition Time for us to get the word about RepHub out into the New Zealand Business world.  So there's 2 ways you could be in the draw for a $200 VISA prezzy card. Every new Continue Reading