Siebel Takes (Another) Shot at ASP Model

After a good bit of speculation, IBM and Siebel have finally embraced the software-as-service model with the announcement of an on-demand, hosted CRM offering. "Siebel coming back into the ASP marketplace, after previously launching and then killing Sales.com, is clearly a defensive response to the success that other vendors, specifically salesForce.com are enjoying," says Jim Dickie, partner, CSO Insights. "I doubt that this will have…

Sorting Techniques

Sorting is a commonly needed operation in all kinds of programs. Luckily, for us perl programmers, perl provides a very simple yet extremely powerful mechanism to accomplish any sort you might think of. This article is about teaching the novice programmer how to sort lists of things, while showing to the more experienced folks certain techniques and ideas that could be new to them if…

Can Joint Ventures Find You?

I want to share with you the most-powerful,yet overlooked form of marketing that exists. What is it? Joint Ventures. Joint Venture marketing is the secret key to uncovering the hidden asset of your ability to contact literally millions of people, rapidly, with the utmost credibility.

The Ten Golden-Rules of Selling the Way CEOs Sell

Can I have a Minute of Your Time? Some of the most advanced sales tactics I've ever seen were demonstrated during a weekend seminar given by two purposeful, motivated, passionate salespeople who truly know how to build relationships with executives. These two pros are persuasive and relentlessly positive.

CEOs who Sell Share Ideas on Negotiating

One of the chapters in my new book "Think and Sell Like a CEO" (Entrepreneur Press September 2002), is on the topic of Negotiating. I think it might be a good idea to share with you some of the most advanced tactics that I've ever seen for the all important task of getting what you deserve (or, giving up as little as possible). Here's a…