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Selling the Invisible offers a concise, engaging exploration of the peculiar traits of services and their market opportunities. Whether you run a small consultancy or a multinational brokerage, the book outlines practical steps to turn prospects into clients and retain them. Presented in a straightforward, jargon-free style, it combines insightful commentary with actionable tactics covering every stage of service marketing.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics/Marketing
Authors: Harry Beckwith
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Selling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith

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