The Scratching Post

Strategic insights and real-world examples that help you fix what’s actually costing you leads and sales.

Working with the right business

By Nicole Gallant / December 19, 2018

As entrepreneurs and business owners we have a lot on our plate. Looking after day to day operations and managing staff take up most of the day. Your own clients take precedence and your focus is getting things done right for your customers. As a solo-preneur you’re wearing all the hats, or least trying to. You’re…

3 Mistakes to avoid as an entrepreneur

By Nicole Gallant / September 26, 2018

Being your own boss has its perks. But it also comes with a level of pressure to get the job done and wear every single hat while doing so. Secretary, IT specialists, events planner, appointment planner, follow-up master, and revenue generator …the list goes on. I remember leaving the corporate world, and it was scary.…

Marketing and sales – they need to align

By Nicole Gallant / August 7, 2018

Is there a difference between effective selling and sleazy selling? Heck yeah!! Have you ever attended a learning workshop where you thought you were going to learn one thing and it turned out you were getting a sales pitch on a product you don’t understand? Even worse, it’s being offered at a price that makes…

The importance of identifying who your customer is

By Nicole Gallant / October 13, 2017

It’s safe to say that not much happens unless we have a customer. They make up the foundation of what we create, how we present it, how we market, and how we interact with the world. Heck, our customer even dictates if what we’re offering even fits into the world we’re interacting with. As businesses,…