Author Archives for Brett Merritt
February 16, 2021 8:00 am
Published by Brett Merritt
If you haven’t been on the DirectScale website lately, you should visit the new Marketplace they launched in mid-January (marketplace.directscale.com). It’s a single digital location that invites you to explore dozens of vetted DirectScale partners who are ready and able to help you extend the DirectScale platform and make it uniquely yours.
October 15, 2020 1:27 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
It’s hard to think of something that COVID-19 hasn’t disrupted. And with the virus still not under control, the world…
June 3, 2020 6:21 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Successful companies haven’t taken digital transformation as an excuse to merely adapt and survive. Rather, they’ve seen it as a chance to adapt and thrive.
May 22, 2020 1:02 am
Published by Brett Merritt
The 1990s introduced the concepts of “business disruption” and “disruptive innovation” to the world stage and we’ve analyzed and applied them to dozens of companies and industries since then. They’ve impacted business and changed the way we live, but none of them can hold a candle (or high-efficiency LED light bulb) to what we’re experiencing now and in the near future. What will you see in your company when you look back in a year or two? Survival or Innovation?
April 17, 2020 12:27 am
Published by Brett Merritt
COVID-19! It has changed the way the world works. Hopefully only for now, most people in office jobs are working from home. Some businesses have gone through layoffs or furloughs, while some have temporarily closed their doors and others are facing even tougher times. With the economic concerns set aside, there is an even more painful reality that many are having to deal with, and that is the sickness or death of loved ones.
April 14, 2020 2:07 am
Published by Brett Merritt
Making Good On Our Promise We have even better news In our March newsletter, we announced that we were going…
March 27, 2020 10:42 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
I’ve been with DirectScale for almost a year now, and the sweet delivery to my doorstep this week was just one of so many instances where I witnessed this company’s care not only for their employees, but for their community.
March 17, 2020 9:20 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Software as a Service (SaaS) is now ubiquitous, and the market continues to grow. 80% of businesses use SaaS for one or more application or service. And since 2008, the number of businesses taking advantage of cloud technology has increased by 61%.
March 6, 2020 8:21 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Most influencers have social media to thank for their popularity and authority status in the eyes of so many followers. These popular individuals have the power to change behavior through social media. And that behavior often involves buying a product or service.
After all, the influencer marketing industry has ballooned to a worth of $10 billion for a reason. That’s exactly why businesses across the globe are building relationships with influencers who can help them with social selling.
February 28, 2020 9:42 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
It’s clear that you need to make the most out of social media platforms if your goal is to generate more sales in the digital economy. Take a look at six effective strategies that will help you increase revenue through social media.
January 23, 2020 8:21 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
We’ve compiled a list of social selling statistics to give you important insights and help you approach your followers the right way: Social selling is the latest wave in the tech-driven consumer revolution, and you should be part of it.
January 16, 2020 7:25 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Get inspiration for totally do-able social selling ideas from real-life brands, like Bombas, Batoko, and Sephora.
January 9, 2020 10:10 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
There’s no denying that social networks have changed the way companies and salespeople approach prospective companies. As a result, social selling has a significant impact on the sales process.
December 23, 2019 8:00 am
Published by Brett Merritt
Many families struggle to make ends meet during the Christmas Season. That problem can come from various sources, but often…
December 1, 2019 1:58 am
Published by Brett Merritt
Struggling to connect with your social media followers? Check out our guide that shows you how to win over customers with social selling.
November 12, 2019 11:45 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Handling credit card information is a highly regulated process. Even with ongoing efforts to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard guidelines, merchants continue to experience vulnerabilities and costly breaches.
October 21, 2019 1:46 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Increase enrollments and keep them long term, and set triggers to send out targeted promotions and training The previous two…
October 11, 2019 8:14 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Making the Experience Great for Everyone—WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM OTHERS! In the first blog in this series, I explained the…
October 4, 2019 2:17 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
So you can accelerate your sales, increase your acquisition rate and expand your retention When was the last time you…
September 10, 2019 2:18 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Building your own MLM technology platform is possible, but does it make sense? IDG recently surveyed hundreds of CIOs and…
August 26, 2019 2:21 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
Technology is shrinking the world. As a result, much of what we’ve taken for granted is changing. Not long ago,…
June 28, 2019 2:24 pm
Published by Brett Merritt
This blog was reposted from Avalara Even though it’s been around since 1999 and has 24 member states, many businesses…