November is one of those months when businesses and professionals start getting ready for the upcoming year. Among the most important tasks is undoubtedly the definition of sales objectives, better known as the sales forecast.
Anyone who is in marketing has heard of the Pareto principle, better known as the 80/20 rule, at least once. In the late 1800s, following empirical observations supported by statistical evidence, the Italian economist and sociologist asserted that 80% of overall results come from 20% of all causes. In time, this principle has found several applications in various fields, especially in economics. We believe that the 80/20 rule is particularly useful in marketing as it helps us identify real growth strategies and is a valuable tool to guide our actions. How can such a simple and outdated rule still be so effective and relevant? Let’s find out together.
Much of our work as consultants consists in developing the commercial activity of our corporate customers. We examine and verify their business performances and assess their results not only in terms of revenue.
A well written quote, attached to an effective email, is a great help to our business success. Let’s learn to write it together.
How to analyze business evolution, grow our organizations and promote professional activities following the Maslow’s Pyramid.
The beginning of September is a good time to give shape to your projects. What better opportunity for drafting a business plan? There are various ways to create a business plan: some are highly technical, other most modern and innovative. Here you can find some tips to realize a creative Business Plan.
by Alberto Aleo Have you ever been called into your boss’ office without any warning as you prepare to leave in the evening and been assigned, with an apparently guileless air, an impossible mission? When you try to raise any…
Here’s how to make reliable and rational sales forecasts.
by Alice Alessandri and Alberto Aleo Fernet-Branca is a household name in Italy, and widely appreciated abroad, but maybe not everyone knows that the Fratelli Branca Distillerie is one of Italy’s oldest family businesses. Present on the market since 1845, with…
by Alice Alessandri and Alberto Aleo In a world packed with sales training courses, some advice may be useful on how to choose the right one, the course that will best suit your particular needs. In Passodue we provide sales…