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10 Incentive Travel Facts You Can Put To Good Use

Sales and Marketing Management

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), a private not-for-profit foundation that focuses its initiatives on pragmatic research highlighting the premise and the power of incentive and motivational programs, issued a list of 10 incentive travel facts to commemorate Global Meetings Industry Day. 38 percent of all U.S.

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A new normal for meetings and events

Sales and Marketing Management

What does it mean for business events and incentive travel programs? Bauer : There’s no doubt this current crisis has changed the landscape for business events and incentive travel. SMM: What do you feel will justify the return to traveling for meetings and events? Have things been permanently disrupted?

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Firing up the revenue engine post-crisis

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: STEVEN KELLAM While government and business leaders around the globe debate when and how the economy will turn back on, waiting for the proverbial green light will be too late and your organization will immediately be at a competitive disadvantage. Group travel is down, but not out. How COVID-19 could reshape sales.

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Communicate to connect

Sales and Marketing Management

That’s as true in business as it is in government, medicine or other aspects of life. This publication writes a lot about recognizing stellar performances with non-cash rewards, including gift cards, merchandise and incentive travel experiences. Those resonate. But leaders are called to rise to meet the demands of a crisis.

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Top ten ways to ask clients for a review

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Even something as small as checking on your existing clients can tell a lot about how much you care — including traveling a long distance and showing up. Unfortunately, many business owners have developed a habit of selling online exclusively due to various travel restrictions, considering physical meetings a bit of a hassle.

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CARES Act Stimulus Package – What Businesses Should Be Doing Now

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To the credit of the United States government, swift action has been taken to provide an unprecedented $2.2 To the credit of the United States government, swift action has been taken to provide an unprecedented $2.2 There are also obvious incentives to SBA lenders (often Small Businesses themselves) without loan fees.

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Top Tips for Running a Successful Manufacturing Business

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If you locate your business too far away, you will put off high-quality workers, as they will not be willing to travel. Endeavor to empower all of your employees, whether it is through training, incentives, bonuses, or buying new equipment. 2 Employ High-Quality Staff. Employees should have everything they need to do their job well.

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