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start-up
telemarketing
telemarketing
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a method of selling and promoting goods and services by phone

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What is "telemarketing"?

Telemarketing is a form of direct marketing where businesses use phone calls to reach potential or existing customers in order to promote products, services, or special offers. It typically involves calling a list of people and encouraging them to make a purchase or take some other action. Telemarketing can be done by live agents or automated systems and is often used for sales, customer surveys, or appointment scheduling. It is a direct and personal way to engage with customers but can be seen as intrusive if not done appropriately.

cold-calling
noun
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/kˈoʊldkˈɔːlɪŋ/

the practice of making an unexpected phone call or visiting someone in person in order to sell them goods or services

What is "cold-calling"?

Cold-calling is the practice of making unexpected phone calls to potential customers or clients, typically with the goal of selling a product or service. These calls are often made without prior contact or a request from the person being called. Cold-calling is commonly used in sales and marketing, but it can be seen as intrusive, as the person receiving the call has not expressed interest in the product or service. Despite this, cold-calling remains a strategy used by many businesses to generate leads and expand their customer base.

hard sell
noun
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/hˈɑːɹd sˈɛl/

forceful and insistent advertising

to part with
to part with
Verb
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/pˈɑːɹt wɪð/

to give away, sell, or let go of something reluctantly

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merchandise
merchandise
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goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

to look back
to look back
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/lˈʊk bˈæk/

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

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look
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to shop around
to shop around
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/ʃˈɑːp ɐɹˈaʊnd/

to compare the prices or quality of goods or services from different suppliers or stores before making a purchase

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to stock
to stock
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to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

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loss leader
noun
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/lˈɔs lˈiːdɚ/

a product sold at a low price to attract customers and encourage sales of other profitable items.

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to price
to price
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to set an amount that is needed as payment for a product or a service

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auction
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a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher

bid
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a formal offer of a price for buying an item, especially at an auction

bidder
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someone who makes an offer

lucrative
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capable of producing a lot of profit or earning a great amount of money for someone

red tape
red tape
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/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
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official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

What is the origin of the idiom "red tape" and when to use it?

The idiom "red tape" has its origins in 16th century England where legal documents were bound by red tape as a way of showing that they were official. This phrase is typically used to describe excessive bureaucracy or official procedures which can hinder or delay progress.

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administration
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the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

proposition
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a suggestion or plan of action, particularly one in business dealings

takeover
noun
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/ˈteɪˌkoʊvɝ/

the acquisition of control or authority over a government or political system, often through force, coercion, or an election

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compound noun
to reach a compromise
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/ɹˈiːtʃ ɐ kˈɑːmpɹəmˌaɪz/
Collocation

to come to an agreement by both parties giving in a little during a disagreement or negotiation

to hammer out
Verb
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/hˈæmɚɹ ˈaʊt/

to come to an agreement or reach a decision after much time and effort

to invest
to invest
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to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

divest

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start-up
noun
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/ˈstɑrtˌʌp/

a business or company that has just begun operation

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