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Quick Tip: Finding a Mentor

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If your head is stuffed full of great sales tips but you're not sure how to apply them, you need to find a mentor. A sales expert can guide you through real-world applications of your hard-earned knowledge.

Enter the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). SCORE is a nonprofit organization that provides free training and advice to professionals and small business owners. They have offices in a number of major cities, and they also provide training and mentoring online and via email. Note that you'll need to set up a (free) account with SCORE first.

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