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The Business Development Podcast: Let’s Talk BD
Looking for a business development podcast? The official podcast of The BD School is live now: learn from expert BDs and founders!
Free webinar: How to use data in BD
Learn tips and tricks on how to use data in business development. Watch this webinar and become a better BD pro!
4 Sales Strategies That Help Sell Your SaaS business
Nowadays it’s very simple for companies to buy the software. However, that doesn’t mean that all SaaS providers will succeed.
Webinar: Creative Lead Generation
Learn creative lead generation tactics for finding high-quality leads. Watch this webinar and step up your business development game!
The 4 stages of competence in business development
What are the 4 stages of competence in business development and how do they impact your success as business developers? Find out below!
Are you a high potential employee?
A high potential employee tends to grow and succeed more quickly and effectively compared to others. Are you one of them?
Webinar: Negotiation skills for BD Pros
Learn how to be successful at negotiating and improve your negotiation skills. Watch this webinar and become a great negotiator!
Webinar: Growth Hacking applied to Business Development
Learn how growth hacking can be applied to business development. Watch this webinar to learn what it is and how it can be useful in BD.
Webinar: How to approach new clients
Approaching new clients might seem like a difficult task. But it doesn’t have to be. Watch this webinar to learn how to approach new clients!
Meet your business development mentor
Meet your business development mentor. We made it easy for you to find inspiring mentors and to help you in your career.
Best tools for your business development team
If you’re looking for the best tools for your business development team to take your company to the next level you’re at the right place.
Webinar: What recruiters want from business developers?
What are the most wanted skills in business development? Watch this webinar and find out what recruiters look for in business developers.
Webinar: Craft your dream business development career
Are you satisfied with your current job or you want to bring your career to the next level? Watch this webinar to find out how to craft your dream career!
Business development without a degree
Working in business development without a degree, is it really possible? Keep reading and find out if you have the right skills!
Webinar: How to run market research
Market research is one of the most important processes, but not the easiest one. Watch the webinar to learn how to run market research!
Webinar: Enter new markets like a pro
If you’re wondering how to enter new markets and grow your company, watch this webinar with Niels van Deuren, founder of dutch scale-up HousingAnywhere.com
How to uncover your calling for business development?
How to uncover your calling for business development? If you’re not sure this is the right career for you, these tips are just what you need!
Leverage passion in business development
Learn how to leverage passion in business development. Passion allows you to combine different concepts and build your personal way to work. Read Willem-Jan experience.
Business development salary report Q1 2021
Read the business development salary report for Q1 2021 to have a concrete reference to better plan your next career move.
Gift ideas for business developers
Looking for gift ideas for business developers? We got you covered. Check our list of creative ideas to make your business developers happy.
Business development for startups
Business development for startups: what does it look like? Read this case study based on the brand new startup Jarable.
101 definitions of business development
Definitions of business development: turns out, one is not enough, but 101 will do. Read how other business developers define our field.
Time management techniques for business developers
Realistic time management techniques to set you up for success. Drop mainstream tips and build your personal time management techniques.
Students stories: Martina’s Business Development Method
A business development method can help you be more effective in your job. Meet our student Martina and her search for an effective bd model.
Business Development and Sales: an effective model
Business development and sales are core functions to drive business results. Learn how to create an effective working model for your teams.
Students stories: meet Apsicologa
Discover our students stories. How did Giulia benefit from our course to grow her startup? Find out in the interview below!
Adaptability in business development: a core skill
Adaptability in business development is a core skill. It helps you build resilience and get through your professional challenges. Learn more here.
Top communication skills to boost your business development career
Communication skills impact your success. Discover how they help you get your business development career to the next level.
Webinar: How to run customer research
How to run customer research to get to know all you need about your customers. Check out an easy process in this webinar.
Business Development Success: People before profit
Business development success largely depends on the people. Be it, customers, or employees, success is always the result of the people that make it happen.
7 organizational skills for business development success
Organizational skills are key for business development success. Learn how to become more organized and efficient.
Cold calling is a competitive advantage
Cold calling is dead. Or not? According to Hubert Bennet it’s actually a competitive advantage. Find out why here.
10 steps to successful negotiations
These 10 steps to successful negotiations will help you get the most out of every negotiation and set you up for success.
Motivation at work: things nobody tells you
Motivation at work is so essential, yet so easy to lose. Here, a non-conventional approach to consistently motivate yourself at work.
6 common negotiation mistakes
Common negotiation mistakes and how to avoid them. Read this quick guide on how to conduct successful negotiations and not fall in basic traps.
Why engineers make good business developers
Why engineers make good business developers? We asked one of our students to explain how his background helps him in his daily job.
6 reasons to work abroad in business development
Do you need some reasons to work abroad? Read Katrin’s latest article on why you should consider working abroad as a business developer.
Top 10 Business Development influencers
We created a top 10 of Business Development influencers to follow in 2020. Learn from the most interesting business development pros!
How to become a Business Development Director
Have you ever asked yourself how to become a business development director? We collected some wisdom from the field to help you out!
Business Development for good: meet FVCK Cancer
Business development can serve many purposes. That’s why we launch a new series exploring how it can be used for good starting with Amelia’s story!
Finding the career path of your dreams
Finding your career path can be a difficult task. Get inspired by Katrin and how she built the career of her dreams from scratch!
The ultimate guide to product development
This ultimate guide to product development will teach all you need to go from idea to product. Check out the process and strategies to make it a success.
Becoming…a business developer
Becoming a business developer. Read how our Martina aka @abisinissgirl found her passion for business development and spiced up her career.
Monday motivation for business developers
Monday motivation for business developers is a must-read to get started again. Jump right back to work after holidays with our tips!
The importance of customer research in business development
Customer research is an important step in building a successful business development strategy. Keep reading to learn how to run it.
How I discovered Business Development from my failure
This is the story of how I discovered business development. After facing my biggest professional failure, I found out I was a born business developer.
Handling objections: tips for business development
Handling objections is a skill you have to learn early on in your business development role. Learn some tips to become better at handling objections!
8 business development skills you should master
Business development skills you should master and how they will help you build a successful career. Check out our handpicked shortlist!
6 reasons to organize events to generate qualified leads
Why organize events to generate leads? From connecting with tough leads to build authority, you should include events in your business development strategy.
Shaping the future of business development
We are shaping the future of business development! Read the story of how we are changing business development through education and knowledge sharing!
How to generate high-quality leads in business development
Finding high-quality leads one of the most daunting tasks in business development. Read our practical tips to fill your pipeline with quality leads.
Social Hacking: The Personal Touch
Have you ever heard of social hacking? Learn how to apply it in business development and reach your goals with other people.
The elevator pitch and its inventor
Do you know the story of the elevator pitch? Check it out below and get inspired to write your own elevator pitch.
Business in Italy: survival tips for business developers
Doing business in Italy and struggling getting results? Check out our survival tips to get your business development right and win Italian hearts.
How to increase productivity in 3 fun ways
Do you want to increase productivity in a fun way? We created our own routines and we share them with you to help you become more productive.
20 tips to be successful in business development
How to be successful in business development? We asked senior business developers and these are 20 tips to make you successful in your job.
3 Challenges faced by business developers
These are 3 challenges faced by business developers at their first experience. And some tips to survive them and speed up your learning curve.
Business development in 2019: Human First
Business development in 2019 is not the same as before. Here some considerations to adapt to the changes and make it a great year.
3 lead generation ideas for creative business developers
Lead generation ideas for creative business developers. Take inspiration from these 3 strategies to find the right leads!
The golden circle applied to business development
The golden circle by Sinek is a powerful concept that can change the way you work. Read how to apply it in business development.
Benefits of networking: a quick list
The benefits of networking in business development are undeniable. Read some of the reasons why you should start networking now!
Strategic partnerships: 3 practical cases
Strategic partnerships are a great tool to grow your company. If you lack creativity, have a look at these 3 practical cases.
4 misconceptions about business development that turn business developers nuts
These misconceptions about business development, can really frustrate us. Read these tips to stop using them!
Product and Range Development: the base for growth
Business development is a lot more than selling your current product. Read how to use product and range development to grow your business!
Women in business development: story of “ A Bisinissgirl”
Women in business development are still not enough. Discover the story of Martina and her mission to get more women in the field.
How to stay motivated in business development
When it comes to business development one of the most challenging things is to stay motivated. These are my tips to stay motivated in business development.
3 Reasons to choose a career in business development
A career in business development can enhance your skills. These are my 3 reasons to work in business development.
Dealing with Rejection in Business Development
Dealing with rejection is something we need to learn in business development if we want to be successful. Here some tips to become better at it!
Must-have business development tools
Business development tools can make our life a lot easier and bring us better results, faster. These are the must have business development tools!
What does a business development manager do
What does a business development manager do? Drop standard job descriptions and hear it from someone working on it every day.
5 tips to be a more time efficient business developer
Being time efficient is a challenge for most of us in business development! Here 5 practical tips to help you become more time efficient.
Portrait of a Business Development Manager
Being a business development manager can be challenging. Until you actually understand what it means and you will never want to back to a different career.
Top 10 Books for Business Development
These books for business development should definitely be in your library if you want to beat your competition and be a more successful business development professional!
Business Development Guide
Our business development guide will help you have a better understanding of this field. Get the fundamentals to navigate this field!
Business Development vs GDPR
Doing business development is challenging now that GDPR has finally arrived. Learn tips and tricks to make your business development machine GDPReady!
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