Business Development Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Business development? Business development in traditional & modern view

Answer: what is your question?? need details. do you want a comparison of how people look at Business development

Question: Where should I start looking for a business development grant for small business? I have my own small company that is listed as a corporation in Ontario. I'm wondering how I can apply for business development grants for the technology/internet industry. I'm working on some big web ideas but need funding. My dad told me that one of his friends got some grant money for R & D.

Answer: You can check out the Canada Government's small business websites listed below. You may also qualify for CFDC loans. Then there is the SR&ED credit. (thats the R & D tax credit) Then there are the CYBF's. The last resource is my blog where I post articles on entrepreneurship, small business issues, marketing.

Question: What is the difference between Sales, Marketing and Business Development? What are the definitions of Sales, Marketing and Business Development?

Answer: Sales are people that sale stuff, like car salesman Marketing - market a product, not necessary outcome into a sale. More of promoting the products espeically new ones. Business Development - nowadays corporations go for this instead of the above. The tasks are wider. One need to understand the market, know their clients needs and wants, and research to develop the product that the market needs. Promote and market them. Make a sale. This is what i understood.

Question: Can anyone recommend any good text books for Business Development Managers? I am 22 and have a career in this? I often have to compose marketing plans and stratagies. Can you suggest great books to assist me in becoming better at my job and excelling as a Business development manager. Also any books or programmes that help with the actual format and templating of business plans, marcom plans, business strategy etc would be appreciated.

Answer: Hi, I've listed a couple of good resources for you below: The first is my recommended sales/marketing books. The second is a useful resource for marketing plans and strategy. You also should check out the Marketing Plan Pro package: http://www.software-marketing-advisor.co… You can use it to easily put together winning marketing plans and strategies. They also have a business plan version (Business Plan Pro) available as well - just follow the links. hope that helps, Joanna

Question: how does business development work in a private physio center. who can be approached? I need help to find out who can do business development for a private physio center. The usual referral areas dont seem to be working, so basically dont know how to promote the center and get more work

Answer: Most people who go to physio are either from doctors - or personal trainers at gyms. The other source is sports teams - consider even high school teams. Get to personally know doctors and trainers - this can be done through personal networking at chamber meetings, rotary or other group meetings. Another thing to consider is hosting an after hours function at your location - use the Chamber or other local organization that does these and be a host - then make sure you have proper promotional material geared towards doctors and personal trainers and sports teams. - Hand them out.

Question: What is a business development clerk? I applied for a business development clerk at Toyotatetsu, and i am unsure what the position is. It says knowledge of tool crib and maintaing tools. Does anyone know exactly what the position is? Im trying to do some research on it before i go in for the interview, my interview is thursday, thanks alot!

Answer: Yeah. Business development is typically inside sales and support. In these positions, you support outside sales staff. Order management may be required – you do what’s necessary to move orders through ‘the system.’ You’ll also establish relationships with customers, sales staff, and other internal organizations. Idle time is spent calling prospects on behalf of your sales staff and building upon any leads – and you will therefore forward pertinent info to your sales staff.

Question: Does the job of business development manager have career scope in advertising field in india? I have got a job offer as business development manager in an advertising company, but the MD has mentioned that if targets not met there will be penalty pinch, that is deduction in the fixed salary as well and if met more and above the target twice the salary amount will be paid, should i take up this job?

Answer: Hello Dil, Good luck to you! I can imagine it must be a tough choice to make. If you already have a payed job that pays more then the fixed salary minus penalty pinch I'd say think twice about it. I'm sure there is a good reason why they have this penalty. If advertising is your thing you may want to think about getting an online business as a second income to back you up. You don't have to limit yourself to India but can advertise worldwide and build up a genuine monthly returning income without having fixed hours. Below site lets you sign up for free and is listed at better business bureau with an A score and no complaints. They are one of the greatest in the world and have been on TV as well. You can read testimonials from people all over the world at below site and they also have a free signup plan.

Question: Can someone provide good business development ideas for the construction industry? If i have an interview with a manager of a new construction company and would want to impress him with new ideas in business development and marketing ideas that can be done in the company. any suggestions?

Answer: A lot of newer companies overlook the effectiveness of joining the local Chamber of Commerce. By being an ACTIVE member, you have numerous opportunities to network with those searching for the services that you provide. You build relationships with leaders in the community, and in turn, become well known within the community. It sounds simple, but it works if you take the time to attend all of the networking events and build relationships. Let your personality shine…don’t be a salesperson at the events, be a friend, and the business will come!

Question: Experience 7 years in business development & customer service, I am a graduate advise for a suitable MBA prog. I currently am into IT Sales & Business development planning to go in for a MBA course, please advice what is the best part time MBA prog. & from which university or whether an online MBA prog. would add any value if it would from which university?

Answer: The best information on quality MBA programs is found in the Official MBA Guide, a free public service at http://officialmbaguide.org. It enables you to locate MBA programs worldwide that best fit your criteria and preferences.

Question: I am new in Business Development of a Fund Management company? I am appointed as Business Development Executive in a Fund Management Company. What responsibilities should i add in my resume to update it ?

Answer: you haven't started doing anything yet, so you don't have any UPDATING to do YET. after 3-6 months, you will have lots of things to add. Also, if you really are a business development executive, your duties would be clearly laid out in your contract.