ADodd, Author at Cydcor

March 11, 2020

Cydcor’s Year of Corporate Philanthropy

At the heart of Cydcor’s culture is the tenet of “people helping people.” Cydcor stands behind this idea by fostering a work environment that promotes both personal and corporate philanthropy and by offering team members a paid volunteer day each year to serve a cause that matters to them. Our service mindset is grounded in the concept of servant leadership, which focuses on empowering and developing our people, building a better company, and giving back to the community. One example […]

February 26, 2020

Cydcor Gets Greener

Cydcor goes green by adopting greener, more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices

Cydcor is taking steps to reduce its impact on the environment. In keeping with one of Cydcor’s core values “to do what’s right, not what’s easy”, the company has made a commitment to adopting greener practices to reduce the amount of daily waste its team members produce. Team members gave up individual desk trash cans, turning instead to new centralized receptacles with sorted options for paper, plastics and aluminum, composting, and traditional waste. The new receptacles help team members be […]

February 5, 2020

How to Scale Your Sales Program

Sales is a critical part of your marketing mix, and the goal has always been to grow your fledgling sales pilot into a fully optimized arm of your business. Things look like they’re going well, and you’re anxious to take your sales growth to the next level. But, where do you begin? What are the steps to successfully grow your sales operation, and how do you know if and when it’s even the right time to scale? Check out Cydcor’s […]

January 22, 2020

Why Making a Good Impression Matters

First impressions matter. In sales, a positive first impression can determine whether a customer decides to buy from you or a competitor. A negative one can cost you both money and the opportunity to establish a relationship with a new customer. The key to making a good impression and building rapport in sales is by applying the SEE factors — Smile, Eye Contact, and Enthusiasm. Non-verbal cues through facial expressions and body language can make the difference between success and […]

January 8, 2020

Why Door-to-Door Sales is Still Effective

Door-to-door sales still works. Face to face sales should be part of your marketing mix.

Everything old is new again – at least when it comes to marketing strategy. While you might think of door-to-door sales as a thing of the past, it’s actually a highly effective method for acquiring new customers in today’s modern climate. Many thriving corporations are seeing the benefits of adding door-to-door selling to their marketing mix, and here’s why: Advertisements are easily tuned out. Commercials are everywhere these days. From billboards and TV commercials, to social media and mobile advertising, […]

December 27, 2019

3 Easy Ways to Boost Sales Team Motivation

How to achieve sales team motivation and employee engagement.

As a sales leader, motivation is your secret weapon to igniting your team’s passion and performance. Motivated sales teams are energized and engaged at work. They deliver results and take on challenges because they want to, not because they have to. Great leaders understand the power of motivation to spark enthusiasm, drive, and bold action within their teams, not just meet deadlines and targets. Being an effective leader means tapping into the internal motivators that inspire — and keep inspiring […]

December 13, 2019

5 Holiday Team Building Activities that Give Back

Ways to give back during the holidays by creating a holiday team building event that gives back.

The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on what really matters and strengthen bonds with not only family and friends, but also the people with whom you work closely every day. In the spirit of people helping people, why not celebrate the season by giving back to your community and building camaraderie on your team? Forgoing the office holiday party or secret Santa gift exchange to spend the time helping others instead, is a great way to bring […]

November 27, 2019

The Benefits of Working on Commission

Sales rep working on commission makes it rain with money earned from his commission work.

With the right combination of work ethic, people skills, and self-discipline, working on commission is an extremely rewarding way to earn a living and build a successful career. Sales teams that work on a sales compensation plan earn more when the company sells more, making these pay structures a win win for both sales professionals and their employers. There are many types of sales commissions, but taking a job that offers commission either on top of or instead of a […]

November 14, 2019

How Having the Right Team Helps Increase Sales

Sales manager talking to his team. The right sales team can help increase sales.

Having a well-chosen, fully trained, sales team with the right attitude is essential if your organization is trying to increase sales. The sales team is the last line of defense. After all the investment your company has made toward developing, testing, and perfecting the product, branding, and promotional campaigns, it is the sales team who will ultimately make or break efforts to increase sales because they are the ones who will have direct contact with the customers. At Cydcor, a […]

October 24, 2019

6 Celebrities Who First Had Sales Jobs

Famous comedian Ellen Degeneres had a work history in sales before becoming a successful comedian.

How many famous people can you name who started their careers in sales? Before becoming well-known actors, musicians, comedians, and CEOs, quite a few of today’s celebrity’s early jobs meant going door to door, working in retail, serving in restaurants, and telemarketing. Not only did these soon-to-be celebrities who once had sales jobs eventually hit it big, but their history in sales seems to have taught them some valuable lessons as well. Perhaps there is something to be said for […]