Build a formidable commercial team

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 4, 2023 Build a formidable commercial team It's important to have in place both formal and informal structures of communication and engagement among commercial and support teams. Formal activities such as sales leadership meetings, brand review meetings, and demand and supply meetings provide opportunities for cross-functional alignment and goal setting. By Josiah Go 'No rate cuts yet amid lower inflation' Property giant Ayala Land Inc. closed the first semester of the year with robust earnings, defying earlier concerns of a slowdown given the high interest rate environment. Ayala Land, part of the Zobel family conglomerate Ayala Corp., said net income from January to June jumped 41 percent to P11.4 billion versus the same period in 2022, a statement on Wednesday showed. By Miguel R. Camus What to say when employees err First, control your emotions. It is natural to get mad when profits are lost because of repeated negligence, but getting mad does not make employees perform better—it makes them resent you.  By Queena N. Lee-Chua Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. BIZ BUZZ Flooded NLEx, bad for economy​  Thousands of motorists have been inconvenienced by the flooding of a short section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) in recent days brought about the rains that have been falling intermittently for almost two weeks. By Daxim L. Lucas INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE PH eyes $30-M infusion into SG-based satellite firm The investment arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is planning to invest $30 million in Singapore-based Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) in exchange for shares in the company and a sizeable stake in the latter's second satellite slated for launch in 2035.  By Alden M. Monzon Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi Edward. Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime