Vol 6, Number 9 SalesForceXPress eNewsletter August 26th, 2008  
 

A New One-Stop Gift Card Shop

Gift cards have never been more popular as holiday business gift solutions. Of course, that means the number of suppliers in this category has grown exponentially in just the last few years. SalesForceXP makes gift card selection easy with our new Incentive Gift Card Directory, a searchable database of gift card suppliers that are members of the Incentive Gift Card Council. Go ahead, shop till you drop...

Reward your best with a world of travel.

There is no better way to attract and reward employees, customers or prospects than with the gift of travel – and the American Airlines Incentive TrAAvel® program can help you do just that! American Airlines can design an incentive program for your business featuring Flight Certificates, which are valid for travel anywhere American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection flies. What a perfect reward for sales contests, recognizing accomplishments, exceeding objectives, recruiting employees or as a way to simply say “thank you.”

To reward your best with a world of travel, call today 1-800-677-9555, or visit
online at: www.AmericanAirlinesIncentiveTraavel.com.

Something To Turn You On

What’s popular in consumer electronics constantly changes, which is one of the reasons people love them so much. Not long ago, BI, a Minneapolis-based business improvement company, offered about 40 different products in its inventory of consumer electronics available as incentives and rewards. Now, says purchaser Sandy Schrock, the company stocks more than 100 items in the category and updates them monthly if not more often. See some of the newest and neatest consumer electronics here...

Effective Sales Solutions

Salesgenie.com, the leading provider of online sales effectiveness solutions, provides fast, targeted access to the highest quality sources of business and consumer sales leads.

To get a free trial including 100 free sales leads, CLICK HERE or call 800-823-6595.

Are the Right People at Your Meetings?

When was the last time a customer attended one of yours sales meetings? Or should we ask has a customer ever attended one of your sales meetings? Bringing in customers for specific portions of your meeting can produce some new and very valuable insights, says consultant Ron Kaufmann. He has eight more ideas to improve your off-site meetings...

Products And Programs That Meet Your Objectives...

When your business needs to provide on-the-spot rewards, nothing works better than the mouthwatering gift of Omaha Steaks. Thrill everyone on your list with a delicious reward or gift that they can share with their family and friends.

For more information about our corporate gift options and incentive programs call Omaha Steaks today at 1.800.228.2480, or view our products, programs and special pricing online by visiting: www.osincentives.com.

How To Be A Better Influencer

Increasingly, today’s managers are measured by their ability to influence others in the workplace. Being able to get people to do what you want has a direct effect on the well-being of your staff and, ultimately, your own career.

What makes an effective influencer? The fine folks at www.SalesGravy.com  offer these insights:

  • Gain rapport – Speak on your sales team’s level. Recognize their beliefs and values and blend your personality and characteristics with theirs.

  • Ask questions – Elicit needs and different responses. Probe to identify their motives, attitudes and what moves them.

  • Listen attentively – It does no good to ask questions if you don’t listen to the answers. This is how you uncover needs and wants.

  • Neutralize resistance, preferably in advance – Find alternative solutions and be open to your team’s ideas.

   

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AMC Theaters
AmericanAirlines TrAAvel
AmericanAirlines Group &
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Best Buy
BI
Canon
Fairmont Hotels
Godiva
Hollywood Video
Home Depot
Incentives Marketplace
Johnson Outdoors
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L.L. Bean
Las Vegas Meetings-Harrah's
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Marriott Individual Incentives
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IncentiveAlley

Take advantage of these exclusive offers to SalesForceXP readers on merchandise, gift card and travel incentives from our advertisers.

The Home Depot Gift Cards

Leverage the power of The Home Depot brand to create successful rewards, motivation or incentive program for your organization. For more details, call Home Depot at 866-232-9037 (or visit www.homedepotgiftcard.com).

Sizzling Incentive Programs

Sales fizzling during the dog days of summer? Add some sizzle to your incentive program with the robust flavors of Omaha Steaks Top Sirloins, Boneless Strips, Burgers and Franks and the ever popular Filet Mignon. Mouthwatering Omaha Steaks incentives will keep your employees energized and your clients and customers coming back for more! For more details, call Bob Henthorne at 800-228-2480, ext. 8377, or visit www.osincentives.com.

Walkman Video MP3

Sony's 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player has 16GB of flash memory encased in a slim, stylish black finish. With its 2.4-inch QVGA LCD screen and superb audio enhancements, this PMP is perfect for those who need high performance from a compact, portable media player with an FM tuner. Bluetooth capabilities allow users to listen to this device with Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers. A hot new incentive in one of the hottest incentive categories around. For more information, call Sony Premium and Incentive Sales (www.motivation.sony.com) at 800-833-6302.

Best choice: Best Buy

Best Buy Gift Cards make a great incentive for your sales team. Your top performers can choose rewards that really motivate them - consumer electronics and home entertainment products from Best Buy. And you get a gift card program that makes ordering and logistics easy. Learn more by calling 877-370-1234, or visit www.bestbuy.com/giftcards.

Give Them the Ovation They Deserve!

Sometimes Applause Just Isn't Enough. That's why Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts created Ovation Rewards - the incredibly flexible, individual incentive program designed for those seeking unique travel awards. With no expiration dates, show your appreciation with a travel experience that can't be beat! With a distinctive collection of hotels and a worldwide reputation for experience, there is no better way to say "thank you!" Call 866-840-8499 for more information, or visit www.fairmont.com/ovationrewards.

Where Will Delsey Luggage Take Your Top Performers?

Whether it's an incentive trip, sales meeting, or even on a vacation, Delsey luggage rolls in on top. Delsey Helium luggage is up to 40 percent lighter than any other luggage available on the market - and without sacrificing functionality or features. For more details, contact Top Brands Inc. (www.top-brands.com) at 800-431-2127 (or e-mail sales@topbrands.com).

Applaud Outstanding Performance

Reward your sales team with an entertainment escape that only AMC Entertainment¨ can deliver. Accepted at more than 300 theatres nationwide, AMC gift cards and ticket packages are a fun and unique way to applaud outstanding performance! For more information, contact an AMC National Sales Representative at 800-262-4849 (or e-mail nationalsales@amctheatres.com)

Macy's Gift Cards Mean Business

Macy's Gift Cards make rewarding and thanking your employees and clients the easiest business decision you'll make all year. Star performers choose from the best brands at 800 locations nationwide and online at macys.com. Volume discounts, assorted gift card designs, packaging and shipping options available. For more information, visit www.macys.com/corporategifts to learn more, call 877-MACYS-B2B (877-622-9722).

Stunning Quality Video

The VIXIA HF10 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is packed with advanced technology and a wealth of features to create stunning quality video. It offers the flexibility of recording up to six hours of high-definition video to a 16GB internal Flash drive, as well as the option of recording to an SDHC memory card. It also features a newly designed Genuine Canon 12x HD Video Lens. For more information, call 866-50-CANON (or visit www.usa.canon.com/corporategifts).

We All Scream For Ice Cream

Ever feel like your salespeople are frozen? Thaw them out and motivate them with a very cool, new award - the Hamilton Beach Gel ice cream maker, which can make up to 1 quarts of ice cream, sorbet, gelato or frozen yogurt in as little as 25 minutes. It's fully automatic. No ice or salt needed, and the best part...no stirring! Plug it in and it does all the work. Extra-large ingredient opening makes it easy to add those special items like fruit, nuts, cookie pieces or candy. Convenience features include a "go anywhere" handle and easy-lock lid. Unit fits easily in freezer to store remaining dessert. For more information, call Rick Low at 804-527-7189, or e-mail Richard.Low@hamiltonbeach.com.

High Impact, Low Cost

Marriott Individual Incentives non-stay coupons allow a recipient to experience a fabulous Marriott spa, golf course or restaurant at locations around the world. Best of all, the perceived value is much greater than the actual cost. Awards can be tailored to accommodate any budget and any number of nights. For more information, call Marriott Individual Incentive Awards (www.marriott.com/incentives) at 800-835-7754.
 

Let Hollywood Entertain Your Top Performers

Hollywood Video Gift Cards inspire the movie lover in everyone. From comedy to action to the classics, Hollywood Video has what your top performers want to watch tonight. Hollywood Video Gift Cards are accepted at more than 2,000 locations nationwide. Bulk discounts available. For more details, call 866-452-4438
(or e-mail GiveHollywood@hlyw.com).

Motivate Your Champions

Nike Gift Cards are ideal for: corporate wellness programs, employee incentives, achievement rewards, and client gifts. Redeem at NIKETOWN, NikeFactoryStores, NikeWomen, Nike store locations and www.NikeStore.com. Nike Gift Cards may also be used at www.NIKEiD.com, where you can create individually customized shoes, apparel, equipment and other exclusive products. Corporate discounting available. For more details, call 877-220-6453.

Name-Brand Electronics

What better way to reward an outstanding sales accomplishment than with a Crutchfield Gift Card. The recipient can select from Sony, Panasonic, Alpine, Pioneer and many more of the best in consumer electronics. For more information, call Crutchfield Corporate Sales (www.crutchfield.com) at 800-555-7032.

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