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Increase Your Sales
As they say in business – “nothing gets done until a sale is made.”
Selling your product and services is one of the most important aspects of your business. Often the thought of “selling” is scary for some – just think of it as helping someone meet a solution to their needs. That is all you’re doing. Sharing what you have with people who may need it.
To ensure you are in a position to increase your sales, it’s important to learn and develop the skill of selling.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
Finding Potential Customers
Attend networking functions in your area to connect with new people
Hold informative seminars and educate people as added value to what you do and an opportunity to introduce new people to the product / service you provide
Call 10 per day (or per week) and introduce them to your business
Create strategic alliances with people who are already in touch with your target audience
Ask for referrals from your existing client base
Establishing New Customers
People need to feel comfortable with you and find you likeable, building a good rapport is important from the outset
Ask good quality questions to establish how you can help meet their needs
Answer any objections they may have, all they need is a bit more information from you
- Actually ask if they want to go ahead. If the timing is not right, find out when it would be.
- Always follow up when you say
you will
Customer Love strategy: Once you’ve made contact with a potential customer – it’s important to ensure you are memorable.
Sending a handwritten Customer Love card is an excellent way to do that. Purchase a set of cards and keep them handy so you can say “Great to Meet you” or “Thank your for your time” every time the occasion arises
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