The economy IS improving and business is responding even though very slightly. Now is the time for business owners to kick their sales teams out of the office and calling on prospects. No excuses! CEOs should direct that relationship-building calls are mandatory. Prospects are not going to scream for sales people to call but they are listening to those who call in person. By September the opportunity will be clear to all and it will become once again a mad scamble for prospect time and attention. Trust me! I’ve been through a bunch of recessions. So get your sales folks out into the field.