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Tips for Taking on VBA & Excel Macros, Part 2

Last week, the feature was for the advanced Excel users who are not programmers and new to VBA.  This post continues that theme.  The Immediate Window Is Your Friend The Immediate Window is where you can test code against current data and see the results. Use this to make sure…
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Tips for Taking on VBA & Excel Macros

For the advanced Excel users who are not programmers and new to VBA It’s inevitable. If you are an Excel power user, you will reach a point where formulas and the built-in Macro Recorder just aren't enough. When that happens, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macros may be just the…
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Determining Customer Needs

A salesperson cannot provide a valued solution without first determining the customer's needs. You can generate happiness and loyalty by matching customers with the solution that works best for them. Solutions should be selected to ease pain, meet short- and long-term goals and address gaps. Research your prospect. Whether you are…
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3 Tips to Improve Your Reach through Competitor Analysis

Awareness of your competitors' choices and offerings reveals important information about your market and provides valuable insights into your customer base. The targets and successes of your competitors can help you identify gaps in your own approach. Follow these three tips to boost your competitor research plan and reap the…
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Pitfall-Proof Your Sales Strategies

Simply said: sales are tough business. One mistake can cost you a commission, a customer and tarnish the company image. Errors cannot be completely avoided, but a self-aware sales team can minimize the impact by preventing as many as possible and dealing with the rest. Follow these tips to avoid…
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Excel Chart Options: Adding Titles

Charts provide an easy-to-assemble but clear and persuasive illustration of your data. Excel offers a variety of charts in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional formats. Default features, however, may not provide the look and include all of the data you wish to be displayed. One common functional need of a chart…
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