Hi everyone. All the VERY best from England, U.K
Hello, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As you can see I am a total newbie in every respect! I am currently in the process of establishing my Sales Training Consultancy......... ProTrainMe.co.uk. I had been involved in sales and sales training/mentoring for 13 years between 1982 and 1995. In late 1995 I set up a construction based business specialising in "site set up" (hoardings, signage etc etc). However, the construction industry in the U.K is dead in the water and, with a hefty mortgage etc to support, I am going back to my roots.....sales. So, I would love to hear from the community with ANY training tips and advice you would care to share.
Please don't be shy.......I don't bite, HONEST!
Please don't be shy.......I don't bite, HONEST!
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