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Turning a 'No' Into a 'Yes'
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:15 AM
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Does this happen to you? Do you have great relationships with your prospects who seem to recognize that your product will solve their need? Do you sit and wait for months and months for them to call back, believing you have a sale, and then they never call back, or call back to say 'No?'
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN BUYERS SAY 'NO?'
As you saw in the story above, until buyers manage their internal decision and relationship issues, they will take no action: the ramifications of change are worse than maintaining the status quo (I write extensively about this in my new book). We've always sat and waited impatiently for them to achieve an internal decision, frequently attempting to 'get in' during this quiet time, and try to make something happen, when unfortunately it's out of our control.
SDM: What stopped you?
These women that I called were the heads of L&D at a well-known university and were expecting my call. They had been told that I was a trainee who wanted to ask some questions to help me learn about the product and the buyer's environment. They were happy to help.
I called (with everyone listening in), and after some intros and pleasantries, the conversation went like this:
SDM: I hear you saying that the relationship issues you are having with a colleague are keeping you from making available possible tools to help your folks achieve a greater level of excellence.
How would you know when you'd be willing to add a new skill set to what you're already doing successfully? And what would you need to understand about Buying Facilitation to know if the model would work in your client environment?
SDM: It must have been so sad for you to have to decline purchasing the Solution when you loved it so much.
But you can maintain some influence and control right from the first conversation (see this article: purchasing a solution is the last thing a buyer does). Doing this does the following:
If these prospects didn't like the product, they would have said 'no' days/weeks after first being introduced to it - not waited for 3 vendor visits and wasted time and manpower on 3 trials over 11 months. Obviously they liked the product, like the vendor, and needed the product. But they didn't buy because of an internal relationship issue that was out of the realm of the sales model.
I tell a shortened version of this story in my new book; it bears repeating during this economic confusion when buyers are having difficulty getting to 'yes'.
About three hours after this conversation,Cheap Marion Barber Jersey, my client got a note from these women and asked to get some of 'those questions' (Facilitative Questions) so they could use them on the HR Director. I sent them, and within 3 weeks,Cheap Brodie Croyle Jersey, the prospects purchased our product.
I was at a client site running a Buying Facilitation training. A part of the training includes real-time calls to clients prospects. In this situation, my client had requested that the team listen to me on a call first, so they could hear what BF actually sounded like real-time. They set up a phone meeting between me and a prospect who had called recently to say "Sorry. We won't be purchasing your product," after one year of 3 sales visits and 3 product trials.
L&D: Oh my. You're right! Doesn't sound very mature, does it?
L&D: We have this new HR Director who is nearly impossible to work with. We ended up deciding that we'd make our lives easier and not fight with him. As a result, we've not fought him when he's made decisions we're not happy with, even though we should have an equal say and vote. It's just not worth the hassle.
L&D: We'd have to figure out how to a start a dialogue and come to some professional resolution.
It's not you. It's not your solution, or your personality, or your skills, or your client relationship. It's the sales model. Sales merely deals with the solution-placement end of the buyer's final decision and has no skills to help the buyer make sense of the internal, idiosyncratic stuff that seems so difficult for them to handle.....those relationship and policy and personality issues that have created the status quo and keep it in place daily, the ones you know nothing about and are not part of their problem or your solution.
I recently experienced a very clear example of Buying Facilitation,Cheap DeAngelo Hall Jersey, when I used it to turn a failed buying situation into a purchase.
it puts you on the Buying Decision Team immediately; it differentiates you from the competition; it discovers those who cannot buy immediately; it makes it possible to have a bit of control around what's happening when you're not around; it gets rid of all objections (price and otherwise).
L&D: It was! We love your product! We really would have liked to have bought it.
SDM: What would need to happen differently to ensure the two of you could figure out a way forward to make sure your personal issues wouldn't get in the way of necessary work decisions?
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How to Sell a Customer Long Distance Business to Business
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:15 AM
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Service isn't just about taking an order quickly; shipping it on time and having the product meet expectations. Service is about the opportunity to keep your customer informed and aware of products you carry. All too often I would start to work with an existing account and found out they knew very little about the products and services the company offered. Why? Literature was sent but chances are the customer glanced through it looked for what they "needed" at the time then put the rest aside.,Cheap Nick Fairley Jersey
At one company I once worked for it took years to finally convince them that top accounts would better be served by having Sales handle them. Unfortunately just turning an account over without the opportunity to build a relationship makes no sense. Customer Service rarely has the time or training to sell accounts. But what do you do when the customer just wants to place an order and not talk?
Relationships can be forged long distance by building trust through increased contact. Make sure your Sales Staff are trained professionals and can thoroughly sell the products with knowledge and integrity. This transcends space and time. If you can visit big accounts, terrific, but if not your voice can convey all that is needed along with the product to convince the customer to make your company a "preferred vendor."
When most of your customers are long distance the first thing needed is to "train" Customer Service Staff to work in unison with the Sales Department. The biggest argument I heard was the customer feels pushed aside or just wants to place an order. So when do you take the time to sell them more? No good answer here. Yes customers would be annoyed if they heard "hold and let me transfer you." But if you said to the customer, "You seem to need personalized attention our experience Sales Staff will be better suited to assist you."
So how do you build long distance business without making Sales order takers or Customer Service not involved? Teach Customer Service to ask key questions if the dialogue starts to become more involved switch the call to Sales. If Customer Service gets a call about a large order or bid switch the call to Sales. If the customer has problems switch the call to Sales.
But how do you get the most out of these long distance accounts. It's called a concentrated sales effort. What's that?
Salespeople have the time to talk with customers at great length and expand on products and services. Unless you catch a customer at a really busy time they really want to know about new products and welcome specialized service and attention; because they really don't want to have to read the company's literature.
Sales should take the time to find out about the customer and establish their needs. Periodic calls about assistance or information of new products should happen. Sales also need to develop an immediate trust with the customer and become their go-to person at the company for anything out of the norm. Only time spent on the phone will do this when face time is not possible. And even in this day of emails and Internet any initial business can only be formed when there is personal contact-see,Cheap Percy Harvin Jersey, hear and feel, or at least hear and feel.
Every salesperson has heard of house accounts, these are accounts that do volume business with the company. These accounts the company doesn't want to assign to a salesperson because they might have to pay them so they allow Customer Service to handle. It's called being cheap. Every time a company gets picky yoon about accounts then business is being lost. Yes it's that simple. Anytime you limit flow,Cheap Eli Manning Jersey, energy is stopped and things, or in this case, sales are missed.
No one can dispute face time is the best way to sell. Relationships are forged in being able to look someone in the eye. But what if you can't see or visit a customer? What if you've never met this customer? Granted if one customer comprises 80% of your business then maybe you've had face time but for many small companies who don't want to put all their eggs in one basket in case the customer goes belly up which would put them out business too. So companies have a range of accounts purchasing from hundreds a year to just several thousands.
If your customers are located near and around your business then you are lucky. For many businesses companies sell nationally or globally. For large global businesses which have sales representation in major cities selling long distance is not an issue. But what if you are a small independent company who has customers in other states or countries then you must rely on other ways to sell.
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Mortgage Leads For the Professional Loan Officer
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:14 AM
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I could go on about refund policies and stuff like that but I know that I am preaching to the choir since you have survived the mortgage industry crisis and are still around to read this article.
Also, it doesn't hurt to be a seasoned loan officer with years of experience under your belt, and a lot of mortgage resources at your disposal. And, from a referral stand point,Cheap Steelers Jerseys, the more people you know or have helped, the better.
If you are a loan officer that continues to make a living in today's economic climate,Cheap Paul Krause Jersey, than you are considered to be a true professional, a good sales person, and more than likely you are someone with the vision good enough to anticipate the ups and downs in the mortgage industry.
Anticipating what is coming next in any industry not just the mortgage industry is critical when it comes to surviving in your profession.
Make sure you take a moment and speak with a sales representative and verify everything that you have read on the companies web site. As you know, having a contact is very important.
Also, look for low minimum deposits without minimum order requirements. This way you will have the ability to take their leads on a test run without the large monetary commitment, and at your own pace.
Mortgage leads also play a role when it comes to conducting your day to day business. Mortgage leads can come in more than one form but what I am getting at here is internet mortgage leads and how a serious mortgage professional can find a good quality mortgage lead.
For starters, find a mortgage lead company that generates their own mortgage leads through lead generation web sites that they own and operate. This is the only way that you can obtain a good quality mortgage lead.
But please, when researching mortgage lead companies take your time and do your research. Time is money. And, as you know,Cheap Reggie Wayne Jersey, good quality leads turn into money.
A lot must go into surviving a down market and it begins with hard work and determination.
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How Much to Charge For Your Courier Services
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:14 AM
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Don't undersell yourself, and don't try to be the cheapest, as most people know that if something is cheap it's likely to be disappointing. You have to let them know it's not the cheapest, but that it is good value for what they are getting.
Prices vary by country and by region, so you will have to do some research in your area.
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It's important that customers feel they can get what they really want at a price they regard as fair.
The second common mistake is to assume you have to make a great secret of your prices, and hide them from your competitors. Following on from the first mistake, this is not necessarily the case. Just because your competitor knows your prices it doesn't follow that he'll be able to take the work from you. Your customer chooses you, and stays with you for a variety of reasons,Cheap Steve Atwater Jersey, one of which (usually) is that your prices are not higher than he is comfortable with. As long as you are looking after your customer, and your prices are not extreme, you don't need to worry too much about keeping them secret.
One is that they think they have to be the cheapest to get the work. This is not true. Some buyers actually reject the cheapest, on the basis that the cheapest is likely to be the lowest quality. Generally, customers who choose a courier company solely on the basis of lowest price, are the customers you want your competitor to have.
People often ask: "What should I charge?" The main thing which affects this, is what everyone else in your area is charging. There'll be a range,Cheap Derrick Brooks Jersey, and you have to find your own place in that range.
The price is an important part of your corporate image and will tell people a lot about you,Cheap Santonio Holmes Jersey, so long as it is in line with the rest of your image. It has to be not too far from what your competitors are charging, so you'll need to know their pricing in detail. You can do this by asking them (just phone them up and ask for a quote) or by asking their customers, or by looking at their website. You'll be surprised how easily this information is obtainable. People often make two mistakes about prices.
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A Persuasion Reminder to Ger Your Clients to Take Immediate
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:14 AM
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Always remember that without the power of persuasion, these techniques are not easy. If you really want to get what you want from your clients then try visiting for a lot of trainings and strategies.
This technique is very effective especially when you are giving your closing deals. And I would like to give a few reminders on how to do this technique for you to be more successful.
Example of creating a sense of urgency is that you will tell your clients that you just drop by and you need to hurry because you still need to go another place. In this also, you are making your client feel that they are special.
In this technique, your clients or customers are force to buy or order the product before they are gone.
Lastly is offering a very low cost.
There are a lot of techniques that you can use in persuading your clients to get what you want but you need to learn how,Wesley Walker Jersey, when and where to use this. You must use the right persuasive technique in a right way. Remember that each persuasion techniques have its own role in your persuasion.
A lot of customers or clients are having many excuses just to get out from a deal. Example of the most common excuse is with a married man and they always say "I will talk first to my wife and children,Cheap Zach Miller Jersey, I'll be back later".
Next is offering limited quantities.
I will tell you here one of the most important persuasive techniques that are 100% sure it can help you increase your sales.
My first reminder is creating a sense of urgency.
Well, of course this technique will really get your clients to take immediate action. Same thing happens here with the limited quantities because your clients are also force to order the product before the price goes up again.
When you entered the world of business,Cheap Eric Dickerson Jersey, you already thought of how you are going to get more sales in just a small period of time.
You have to do something about this because if can't get a sale in a day then you will not really succeed.
This is the persuasion technique to get others to take immediate action.
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6 Cross-Selling Tips to Increase Small Business Marketing Sa
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:14 AM
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The method of cross-selling is different from hard selling in a way that you maintain client independence to choose. Furthermore, your tone is more of suggestive and subtle rather than direct and straightforward. This space would be just right for your clients to enjoy and for you to widen your sales generation.
Know your clients a little bit more. Rather than just treating them as a source of income, get to know them a little bit more. Maybe include a form that would include options for them to state where they would be using it, or perhaps what their interests are. Even if it sounds irrelevant with their purchase, every bit of information helps future offerings and cross-selling.
Small business marketing is about being able to generate sales leads, as well as potentially create cross-sales; that is, being able to sell items other than those voluntarily chosen by the customer. Cross selling is an effective method in maximizing profit. However,Cheap Joe Haden Jersey, it needs practice and a systematic process so as not to confuse customers. Here are the steps.
It may be better if you offer a package discount for your cross selling with their purchase. This way, it would be more enticing for them and also give your service a good impression of customer care. Having a five to ten percent off for a package deal is a good deal,Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys, depending on your accounting and profit system.
While the client is currently making a purchase, it would be good to be quick in offering relevant items with the bought item. Do not wait until the purchase has been completed as the primary concern for your customers would be to get back to their place and try their item. Cross-selling entails interactive selling.
Through time,Cheap Terrell Owens Jersey, create a list of the most bought items by your customers and base your succeeding packages. This would definitely sustain sales in your small business marketing venture and land you more clients as they refer your discounted package to others.
Do not overwhelm your client with multiple items during cross-selling. This would lead to confusion and loss of interest enough for another buy. If possible just offer another single item. If the customer finds enough reason, he will ask for something else. Drowning your customers with alternatives becomes burdensome on their part.
Whenever you cross-sell, do not do it just to drive another item off your inventory. Critical customers can see when they are being offered hard selling, and it may cause them to have a negative evaluation of your service. Treat customers with respect by offering them something that would help them, not help you.
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Cold Calling is Dead! Long Live Cold Calling!
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:14 AM
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8. Match their need with your solution (your product or service). Why should they carry on talking to you?,Cheap Maurice Jones-Drew Jersey
2. Have an aide memoir close to hand for easy reference if you are a bit nervous and worried you'll dry up. It's not a good idea to use a script as it can sound a bit stunted and un-natural.
You might be offering to replace what they already have, that is to change something, which can be a bit scary. You need to communicate that you are trying to solve a problem they may or may not be aware they have.
I have found the following really effective 'I'm not disturbing a meeting am I?' If the prospect says no then proceed with your opening statement. If they say yes, ask when would be a more convenient time to call back and do so on the dot!
It needs to include open questions that help find out what they are already doing and how they decide whom to use for the services or products you are offering.
9. Take action,Cheap Chris Cooley Jersey! Just start cold calling. Doing a little and often will add to your confidence. Don't forget to follow up with the people you've called or sent literature to.
5. Know what's special about your service or product. Ask yourself what is your speciality. What is it that no one else does quite like you do?
6. Create stories to tell, gather testimonials, case studies and feedback from clients who have used your service or products. It's powerful stuff to casually drop into the conversation.
Refer to case studies and references as applicable and plan good responses to common objections to your service or products.
10. Be polite and friendly to EVERYONE! You do not know who has answered the phone, don't assume it's a receptionist, it could be the decision maker,Cheap Javon Walker Jersey!
I have never heard of anyone successfully boring someone into buying from them, so be interesting, confident and professional; smile as you dial! Really! Try it; we all know that you can hear by the tone of some ones voice if they are upbeat and confident.
1. Know what you are selling - what's special about you? Know who you want to buy your products and services. What sort of company or person do you want to work with? Know where to go to find these customers. Where will you find them?
You must do something if you want something to happen. All the positive thinking in the world won't get you your dream prospective clients and major contracts. You need to let them know that they should use you and your services, where you are and what is special and unique about you.
7. Make a strong opening statement. When some people start their calls, they ask if that person has time to talk and while this is polite, it gives them a reason to get you off the phone. So make your strong opening statement and listen out for annoyance. If you get a feeling that they are too busy, ask 'Is this a bad time? When can I call you back?'
It's a good idea to have a good opening statement that describes what you do, why you are special and what that means to the prospective client.
Happy Selling!
Getting on the phone and 'cold calling', making calls to someone you don't know and haven't spoken to before, can be daunting. I have been in sales for many years and I still find it a bit scary at times. I have managed to control my fear and do it regardless. So can you with little planning and foresight.
Or you could try 'I am calling to introduce myself, I don't know if what I offer is of need to you/your company (then opening statement).
3. Use a nice friendly opening line before you deliver your opening statement.
4. Ask outstanding questions! Investigate, explore, probe and gather as much information as you can. Keep it conversational and learn all about this person/company. Be curios. Knowledge is a very powerful thing to have; it will help you identify a need they may have. Identifying latent pain (known but not admitted) can make a real impact and help build strong rapport.
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Selling Software - Closing the Deal - Introduction to Face-T
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:14 AM
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If they say 10 - you say, "Great,Cheap Paul Krause Jersey! What would you like me to do now?" Help them if they don't know! (You would prepare a contract and get their signature and set some start dates.)
The Demo - Finally! But, do not do your normal canned demo. As stated earlier, you should know by now how your software addresses each of their pain points. Start the demo by asking them which problem they would first like to address. And get this idea firmly in your mind: you are neither selling software nor doing a demo of software. You are selling solutions and doing a demo of solutions.
Recap - Describe what you have discovered. Review the pain points , why they are pain points, what the impact is on the business in terms of unnecessary costs, lost revenue opportunities, customer service problems, etc. Discuss personal pain points for individuals in terms of overtime, stress,Cheap Jake Long Jersey, turnover and so on. Describe what has been done in the past to fix these problems. Recap what you have learned about the budget they have allocated to fix the problem. Describe what you have been told about their decision making process. As you go through the recap, keep getting consent that you have the complete and accurate story. If not, get all the additional information you can. (This will require that you get into "think on your feet" mode.)
At this point you offer them a choice - do they want to dig a little deeper into how you got there, or do they want see how you solve the next problem. You can go either way - what you are doing is involving them in the demo and learning more about how they think.
In part 1 you should have discovered who all the decision makers are. To close the deal you want to get them all together in the same meeting. To prepare for the meeting you should have developed very clear ideas of how your software addresses each of their problems. You should be thoroughly prepared to give quick, laser-like demonstrations of those features. The structure of the meeting is as follows:
The Close - After you have reviewed your solutions and satisfied their questions, it's time for the close. But you're not going to close, they're going to close. You ask the question, "On a scale of 0-10, how likely are you to sign up with us and get started?"
Find out which problem they first want to examine. Don't respond to this by going into a long explanation of how your software is structured and all its features and so on, do this: go right to the killer screen or report that totally, visibly nails the problem. Don't explain how you got there, just go there and show them right before their eyes the screen or report that buries that problem once and for all. They may wonder, and ask, how you got there.
If they say 5-7 - you say, "let's look a little more in depth - what do we need to do to move that up to a 10?"
In B2B situations, selling software face-to-face can get complicated. Having a good sales process can improve your results and lower your stress, allowing you to perform in a more natural, powerful way. This article focuses on how to go about closing the deal after you have discovered the necessary information from the prospect.
If they say 0-5, go negative reverse - you say,Cheap Joe Theismann Jersey, "maybe you're just not really interested?" Or, "maybe you're right - maybe we're not a good fit for you." Sometimes they'll turn around and tell you why they are a good fit!
In conclusion, I think you can see that almost the entire sales process is about discovering what's in your prospect's mind. Sometimes they are too anxious or hurried to want to give you the information you need, but that is where you have to earn your money: make them tell you how to close the deal.
If they say 8-9, you say, "what do we need to do to move that up to a 10?"
For complex sales, such as with software, probably the dumbest advice you could ever follow is the popular mantra, "Always Be Closing." Closing the deal in software sales is an art, requiring finesse and patience, but there's a clear process you can follow. In Part 1 ("Selling Software: Introduction to face-to-face selling of software - Set up and Discovery") the process of discovering information about your prospect was reviewed. Here in Part 2 we're going to take that information and use it in a structured way to do another discovery: how to close the deal. We want the prospect to tell us how to close the deal.
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New Small Business Owner Effective Words to Use in Your Sal
Friday, July 6, 2012, 6:13 AM
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If you're reading this you are either getting ready to write a sales letter or you've already written a sales letter and you didn't like the results. The one thing that will make or break a sales letter is the language you use. You have to convince people that your offer is the best thing since sliced bread. That is not all that hard to do if you know the right words to use. The rest of this article will give you some suggestions of effective words to use on your sales page to get the results you are looking for. You will also see a brief explanation of why these words work so well.,Cheap Willis McGahee Jersey
Amazing - People are always looking for something new and different. This word gives the impression that what you are offering people is special.
Small business need sales to survive. Period. You have to learn how to weave words into a tapestry that compels people to take out their wallets and buy what you are selling. These are just a few of the words that can help you create an awesome sales piece. Now what are you waiting for? Get busy creating an outstanding sales page now,Cheap Dolphins Jerseys!
Approved - This gives your offer an air of authority.
The important thing is to combine these words to make a strong statement. Here's an example: You can get this amazing discount immediately if you just click the button below. Notice how that made you feel. I bet you're ready to buy something right now,Cheap Nick Fairley Jersey! Don't worry I am not trying to sell you anything. I just wanted you to see how well those words worked together.
Discount - Let's face it. Money is tight for most people these days. This word speaks to your prospect's desire to get the most bang out of their buck.
Immediately - People are quite impatient these days. When they
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Understanding the Challenges of an Overwhelmed Buying Commun
Friday, July 6, 2012, 5:18 AM
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1. A crowded marketplace makes differentiation increasingly difficult.
2. Moving traditional budgets over to online, and how to increase the pace of that
3. Realizing that the buying community is overwhelmed.
One important thing to remember is clearly focus on one market at a time. You may have many different channels but you need a solid marketing plan for each one. Talk to each segment like they are a unique person and find the language and tipping point for that target. Make it easy for them to see how they will have their problem solved with your product or service.
We talked in depth about the glut of information available on the Internet, and the difficulty in finding the information needed to make the decision to buy. people are buying differently. No longer do they read product reviews in magazines or books. They go online to do comparison shopping with their smart phones or tablets,Cheap Bruce Smith Jersey, and then read reviews by others who have purchased the product. Applications will provide price comparisons tied to their geographic area.
People spend more time researching what they want to buy because there are so many options out there. Additionally, time is shifted. Someone can research and purchase online at 2am. They no longer have to wait until the store opens at 10am, or offices open up at 8am.
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I wanted to know what he predicted the top three challenges were in this new decade. They were:
Questions can be asked and answered at all hours because customer service can be offshored to countries that allow 24x7 service. This is a fantastic feature of having a global community improving your sales channels.
So, make it easy for the customer to say yes to you. But don't stop there. Make it easy for them to recommend you to their network. Personal recommendations and independent product reviews are the tipping point with today's consumers.
And they use services like ShareThis to recommend information to their social network for friends on places like Facebook and Twitter. This is also time shifted since people can see what their friends recommended days or weeks or months after.
People are building up communities through blogs and websites like Yelp where they review and evaluate everything from restaurants to online internet service providers. They use social bookmarketing sites to save ideas for the future.
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Managing Data From Sales Leads
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Managing the Data from Sales Leads,Cheap DeMarcus Ware Jersey
Many small companies use specialized software to help them manage their customer data. This helps the company serve the customers better in case of after sales services. All the information needed is available at the click of a mouse making it easier for the CRM executive to handle the customer. The same CRM software small business uses can be also put to work to manage sales leads of the marketing and sales department. While the Customer Relationship people look after the records of existing customers of the company the sales staff can use the same fields to maintain data of potential customers generated via sales leads.
Having all the sales leads stored in an organized manner will make it easier to sell to the potential customers. Remember any successful business is essentially based on a problem solving experience for the customer. When you have the problem spelled out for your potential clients then deliver a solution, you will make sales. When you organize the sales leads data you are more likely to find the customers who have the problem that you can solve. For instance you may sell pet collars to owners of both cats and dogs,Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys, but are you going to sell dog food to cat owners? No you will not. Just a little bit of research on your end can make all the difference to how your company sales soar.
For a sales team the most important part of the job is finding people who may need to buy the products that the company that they work for makes. The task of generating sales leads is a long and thankless one till you eventually hit the one person in the hundreds you have approached who will actually buy the product that you are offering. It is a time consuming task. While manual generation of the sales leads can be automated to some extent using CRM solution software can simplify the process to a large degree. It can also help you sift through the variables to narrow down the list to potential customers who are far more likely to buy the product.
Generating Viable Sales Leads
With the help of free online CRM you can keep track of old customers to see what common factors they have. Add a filter of these variables which are common to existing customers to the list of sales leads that you have generated. Those who have the same points in common will be statistically more likely to buy your product from you. Not all of them will buy,Cheap Jairus Byrd Jersey, but most of them will. This new list would be comprised of far more viable sales leads. You are likely to find that when you approach these potential customers you are far more likely to make a sale than when you go cold calling. A small sorting of the data can lead to less waste of time, energy and company resources leading to more sales with less effort.
Closing the Deal using the Organized Data
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Smart Entrepreneurs Go For Franchise Business Opportunities
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Establishing trustworthy rapport with suppliers is another challenge that confronts new business owners. Deficiency in supplies can ruin your business operations. Franchises normally offer a consistent vehicle for supplies to franchisees. Majority of franchisors also sell supplies directly to their franchisees. Franchisors also grant employee training programs for their franchisees.
These training programs train franchise owners and their staff in all aspects of operations. This can be a big help for new owners of best franchise opportunities because company trainers have more professional training programs. Aside from training programs, franchisors also formulate employee policies and procedures which ensure that all operations run efficiently.
There are various benefits in owning a franchise. It is a tested business approach that has shown its capacity to be profitable compared to new businesses that have yet to build up a feasible strategy. Franchise business opportunities also offer the benefit of name recall. Startup enterprises still need to solidify its trade name in the business and this is still not an assurance that consumers will accept them as leaders in the market. On the contrary,Cheap Casey Hampton Jersey, franchises can provide business owners with immediate name recall. Likewise, franchisees often experience parallel progress in trademark recognition as the franchise gets bigger.
Under the system of the best franchise opportunities, franchisers,Cheap Mewelde Moore Jersey, who are doing well, are ready to help neophyte franchisees by providing technical support, personnel training and equipment. Franchising requires extensive training and a thorough awareness of the market. This is another vital aspect that should be given due consideration. It is advisable to be immersed in this industry prior to making a final decision.
The third factor is to conduct research and review options that business franchises have to offer. It is important to get in touch with colleagues in the business and find out about the brand, modes of payment as well as support services. Once you have conducted your research, the next step is to prepare a business plan and financial costing. The plan should take into account the perceived strengths and weaknesses of your franchise business.
The business is a vocation. While it is true that that you should pay attention to any call, it is more important to demonstrate a profound interest in this venture. If you want to nurture this enterprise,Cheap Tim Hightower Jersey, it is important to be committed. Franchises are quite different from ordinary businesses.
Lastly, franchises make sure that new business owners are given a built-in support system. This is an important benefit for business owners who have minimal or no experience at all in business ownership. Before you make your mind up on a specific franchise, sit down with the franchisor representative regarding the amount of support that you can expect.
Do you possess that entrepreneurial spirit? If you have the feeling that a specific brand or product is something that is appropriate for franchise business opportunities, then it is just right that you start with this endeavor. It is through sheer resolve and motivation that your enterprise will flourish. The key factor, however, is to assess the entire picture before making any final decision.
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Generating Sales Leads Through Mailing Lists
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Other approaches in generating sales leads include the online purchase of leads which can be done on a pay per lead basis or the business can buy the leads in bulk. Another way of generating leads is through in house leads generation,Cheap Jairus Byrd Jersey, and this involves the searching of different prospective websites and getting all the information to contact them and introduce the product of a particular business.
With regards to mailing lists, there are basically two types of them. One is the announcement list, which is generally a list of people where a business sends their letters of advertisements and other announcements to. Before, the recipients on the announcement list receive their letters and other materials through regular mail, but because of the evolution of technology,Cheap Trent Edwards Jersey, they can easily and speedily receive these letters through electronic mail.
Another form of mailing lists that could be a potential database for sales leads is the discussion list. The members enlisted in the discussion list have the capability to post their own products and services and these posts are then sent to all the members of that list. This method is basically an adoption of the barter system and it also encourages information sharing.
Sales leads can be acquired through different sites and other businesses. One of the most effective ways of generating these leads is through mailing lists. Mailing lists contain the names and pertinent information of an individual or establishment, and these lists serve as the reference for the business to send their materials to like brochures,Cheap Mike Sims-Walker Jersey, discount advertisements, product advertisements and the like.
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Helpful Business Tips For a Student
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In order to succeed in any endeavor, most people seek advice from professionals in that field. For instance, if you wanted to build a championship basketball team,Cheap James Farrior Jersey, you'd probably like to talk with someone who had won several FIBA championships. Someone who has coached a number of championship teams probably knows a lot about the problems you might face, how to recruit players, what type of defense works best in different situations, how many hours of practice the team needs before a game, the importance of team spirit and personal attitude. The same principles apply when starting a career as a salesperson or an Internet entrepreneur.
There plenty of suggestions can be found online and offline, but it's up to you to use them. You must first make the commitment to yourself. You must decide exactly what it is you want from this summer. Remember that you and only you alone are responsible for your life.
If you are a student you must have been wondering what are your options this summer. I bet, you have been asking yourself this typical questions - what to do, where to work. Have you ever considered starting something on your own and working for yourself? There are plenty of opportunities for a young person to start business today. Though,Cheap Adrian Wilson Jersey, one of the most appealing is a reselling business. Here is why.
The opportunity to operate your own sales business this summer is one that can have far reaching benefits. A test run of what it's like to be your own boss at such an early age in life can prepare you for important decisions in your future career. The sales skills will be always in high demand. As an independent dealer, you are "President and Chief Executive Officer" of your company. That sounds pretty important, and it is; because your company's net profit depends on the decisions you make. One of the most easiest ways to start is reselling staff on eBay. Though you may start with the old fashioned way - door-to-door sales. Nothing makes you are more stronger person than this.
The most important commitments are those we make ourselves. Each of you must decide what you want from the summer in terms of monetary rewards and experience. You can get suggestions on how to reach your goals, but the commitment must come from your heart and be a promise you make to yourself. When the summer is over,Deion Branch seahawks Jersey, whether or not you've kept your commitments to yourself will be obvious. The special knowledge and techniques are also very important.
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Daily And Long Term Trend Spotting Via A Retail POS Solution
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Daily trend spotting via a retail POS solution
By installing a modern retail POS system, you will get easy access to all kinds of trend data that you would spend hours and days accumulating with the outdated cash register system. The automatic data collection of sales by model, type, color, and other attributes such as time of day,Cheap Antonio Cromartie Jersey, day of the week, and also month of the year, will enable you to spot daily, weekly, and seasonal trends in your store. You may for example realize that sales are slow early in the morning or late at night, and will be able to change store hours appropriately, and save money on staff salaries. Or you may find that certain models or brands are outselling the others, so you would be able to put some items on sale earlier, instead of practically giving them away for naught after the season is over.
Especially when you are attracting customers to your retail store with coupons or through email incentives, it is difficult to predict the response you are going to get. These days customers are all over any coupon or "buy one, get one free" offers. As a business owner,Cheap Jake Plummer Jersey, you can set up alerts for any kind of unusual spikes in activities in any one of your stores. When unexpected activity happens, you will be able to track it in real time, provide additional supplies to the stores if needed, based on the real time inventory information that the retail POS system provides. You will even be able to change the offer as appropriate to accommodate the demand.
Long term trend spotting
In this day and age,Cheap Lions Jerseys, retail customers are a difficult crowd. On one hand, they hold on tight to their credit cards and purses, and on the other hand, when they are ready to make a purchase, they expect great service, discounts, and the best merchandise. A modern retail POS solution is easy for retail employees to learn and provides great shopping experience by accepting coupons and honoring special offers. In this article we will focus on another benefit of a modern, online retail POS solution, which is daily and long term trend spotting. How do these work to improve your profits in this challenging times?
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Create a Meaningful and Memorable Trade Show Pitch - The Gol
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Add this list to your list of features and benefits deciding on which benefits will be most applicable to each identified prospect. For example someone from finance may not be interested or not understand the nuances of your product's performance capabilities but they will understand the impact of your product on the corporate bottom-line.
4. Rehearse... rehearse... rehearse.
Your customers are not one homogeneous group of people. Each has their own perspective, interests and level of knowledge, so a one-pitch-fits-all approach is clearly not going to work.
Rehearsal begins before you utter a word. Begin with the list of features and benefits that are most likely to appeal to your audience. Next decide how you will be presenting information. Think of the pitch in three parts: The opening, the body and the close.
1. The features from the benefits
In the late ninety seventies one of my favourite television shows was the US sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. The character I remember most was Herbert Ruggles (Herb) Tarlek Jr., played by actor Frank Bonner. Herb was the epitome of bad salesmanship characterized by his boorish and tasteless approaches to clients. To complete his baboonish portrait, he wore loud plaid suits,Cheap LaMarr Woodley Jersey, with a belt that matched his white shoes.
b. The body. Here is where the content of the presentation is customized. If you have done your work well, and asked the right questions you should have a good idea of your visitor's specific interests. You now relate those interests back to the exercise you did before the show where you matched features and benefits to your various visitor profiles. Remember, you are most likely not going to make a sale now and the best you can realistically hope for is to leave this visitor with a positive feeling about you and your products and services so that when a follow-up contact is made there is a better than average chance the visitor will respond. The trick is to pick and choose those issues that will most likely impress your visitor.
3. Find your own voice
1. The features and benefits of your product and service
Next ask yourself which items bring real value to your customer. You record your answers in a second column beside the feature. For example the Exhaust Heat Recovery System generates electric current from waste heat in your automobile to improve overall engine efficiency resulting with a great potential for fuel savings. What does your customer want? An Exhaust Recovery System or fuel savings?
2. Identifying prospects and understanding what issues are most important to them
4. Rehearse...rehearse...rehearse.
The next step is to compare your customer profile to the audited list of attendees provided by show management. What you will learn is that only a fraction of the potential attendees fit the profile. It also tells you that you may have many opportunities to meet people who can influence the final decision. These people may come from finance, administration, marketing, production, sales and so on. With this information in hand you can now refine your profiles to reflect all possible interactions at the show.
Fast forward to the second decade of the 21st century at a typical busy trade show when without warning you are approached by a modern day Herb who, while better dressed,LaDainian Tomlinson charger Jersey, still feels the need to overload you with information you care little about. You have just fallen victim to the greatest of exhibition sins - the poorly thought-out and executed pitch.
If you haven't already done the exercise then create a profile of your customer in as much detail as possible. Your profile goes beyond a simple description of demographics. Go a bit deeper into what motivates these people. If you are unsure then perhaps its time to pause and conduct a bit of research. Get your front line people involved with this exercise and see if you can identify all the people they will come in contact with and identify their motivations.
3. Finding your own voice
2. Identify your prospects and understand what issues are most important to them
What are you really selling? Make a list of all that your product (or service) provides. For example some of the features of an automobile might include, Exhaust Heat Recovery System, 2.4 Liter,Cheap Matt Ryan Jersey, is this right spelling? 4-Cylinder, DOHC, 16-Valve, Variable Valve Timing, Tier 2 Bin 3 Emission.
There is an old adage in sales that says, you don't go shopping to purchase a 1/8th inch drill bit, what you really want is a 1/8th inch hole.
c. The close. You want to make sure that the few benefits you have introduced meet the visitor's expectations. You also want to ensure that you haven't missed anything crucial. The solution is to summarize and ask. It sounds something like this: "So you see how our product is cost effective and will result in a minimum amount of downtime to integrate into your production line. Is there anything I've missed?"
Herb was the man you would never knowingly join on an elevator to face the consequences of his talking your ear off with information that you would have trouble relating to.
If you are a fan of fairy tales then surely you will remember the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," written by British author Robert Southey. It's the story a young girl named Goldilocks who finds herself in a bear's home and searches for perfection as she works her way through porridge, chairs and beds before drifting off to sleep. Goldilocks teaches us that the perfect solution to things in life, like a product pitch, should not be too long, not too short, but just right. That's the "Goldilocks Effect" that all front line staff who meets visitors at a booth should adhere to rigorously.
Making effective presentations does not come easily. It requires good planning and lots of training to ensure that the people working your booth maximize those precious few minutes they have with a visitor. So, just as Goldilocks proclaimed - not too much, not little, just the right amount will suffice.
A good presentation begins long before the exhibition. It is developed by uncovering four elements:
a. The opening. At your booth you have already spend a few minutes getting to know your visitor and their perspective. Before you introduce benefits you need to ensure that you have guessed right so your opening may sound something like this: "Let me see if I understand your situation correctly. Your primary interest is to ensure that the installation of new equipment can be accomplished with a minimum amount of down-time. Is that correct?"
Have you ever listened to a professional comedian tell a joke and thought it was the funniest thing you have ever heard? But when you try to tell the same joke to your colleagues, after the punch line they stare at you wondering what you thought was so amusing. The reason behind this is that we all have our own unique way of conveying information. Some phraseology works for some people and not for others. So the trick is to find ways of presenting information that fits your personality. You need to use words that you can say with enthusiasm, comfort and honesty. Fake it and you sound like the Monday morning comedian telling jokes that go flat. The way you find your voice is through practice.
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Essential Things to Remember When Choosing a Sample Sales Le
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Apart from other letters,Cheap Bengals Jerseys, a sales letter is built not only to share information but to mainly sell. It should contain certain elements which can highlight the assets of your commodity. You should be careful in your choice of words because these are powerful instruments. If you are to come up with a good choice of words, you will indeed captivate your potential buyer and get them to want to buy even before they end reading your letter.
It is really difficult to make a sales letter. This is because there is a lot of work that is needed to be done. You have to perform several researches and trials because this type of letter is not the regular note you send to people. It should contain the information about the products and/or services you are selling to your target audience. If you need to make one and are having trouble with it,Cheap Sidney Rice Jersey, there are several examples of how a sample sales letter is to be done.
Needless to say, making one is a lot of tough work. You have to sell without sounding like you are desperate for your readers to buy. This way,Cheap Glenn Dorsey Jersey, you will not scare them off. However, even with the difficulty, it is possible to make one. If you need help in making your own, you should check the web for unlimited resources on sales letter templates.
There are actually numerous ways on how to make a successful marketing letter. Each one of these methods is actually equipped with their own pros and cons. Some of them work and some of them fail in getting to land their customers' yeses. As said before, proper research has to be done. Apart from the different writing styles, you also have to learn how to market your product well. At the same time, you should know who your target audience is and how to attract them into listening to you.
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Ensuring Your Sales Commissions
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The missing information can just include a signature on the sales form, or any other minor detail, which could lead the sale going to waste.
Yet, when the sales report and you go through it, you find that a few of the sales, which took your tally past the target, have not been put in the total, making your salary less than what you had thought it would be. This means that now you can't the trip you so longed for.
So,Cheap Jerome Bettis Jersey, when you go through the whole report, you come across that the sales weren't even processed. This is a very common sight in the sales field, since people miss out important details, which are very necessary for the processing to take place. You can however, avoid these mishaps,Cheap Emmanuel Sanders Jersey, by being a little more vigilant.
If you make this your habit, it can be assured that you will never miss another sale, due to small mistakes. And this can mean that next time; you will be able to take the weekend trip that you have already planned for.
When you reach the given sales target, you will surely be making plans to go out and enjoy on the weekend. The pay cheque this time around would be much higher than usual, making you able to afford a time out, after all the work that you have put in.
When a sale is being made, the basic benefiter is the customer, but when it is time to make the sale count, the whole attention is transferred to you. So, it is necessary that you are careful with that process.
As you will only be paid when the sale gets processed, it is important that you go through the sale once or twice after it is completed.
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Effective Script Writing Is the Birthplace of Successful On
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In the same way, your message on-hold script is the bedrock on which an effective production is built. Beginning with a solid, thoughtfully written script, and then applying quality voice talent, music, mixing and playback equipment gives you the best chance of achieving your marketing goals through this powerful communications medium. In spite of the level of quality in all the other elements involved, laying them on top of a mediocre script that is hastily prepared or lacks a professional's touch could likely produce not a sweet sound, but rather annoying noise in the ears of your callers.
"Please ask us about our complete inventory of top quality widgets in small, medium or large to accommodate your needs. And, for your convenience we also offer our widgets in red, green and blue, giving you a full range of the most popular and exciting colors to choose from."
So much of effective communication relies not only on using the right words, but also the way they are used. When relaying information to callers on-hold it is vital to put some thought into scripting messages with both the speaker - your business- and the listener in mind. Even when simply giving your business address or promoting products that seem to require only a static stating of the facts, the words and phrasing in the hold message script can be wrapped around the description in such a way as to "package" what you're promoting in more attractive paper.
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Although there may be no other hard, cold facts to announce, with a little more contemplation and putting yourself in the place of the caller to your business you may come up with something more like this:
There's an old media school philosophy that says a well-written script can give a movie or stage production at least a fighting chance at success, even if the acting, directing or other elements are somewhat less than perfect. But the reverse is NOT true. Nothing can "carry", "fix" or "hide" a bad script. No production based on a mediocre script or incoherent storyline ever became a blockbuster hit solely on the merits of the actors' performances, the directing, set design,Cheap James Jones Jersey, lighting, special effects or anything else. The script is the foundation on which an entire production is based. And these same laws apply to messages on-hold.
"Our widgets are available in red, green or blue, and in small, medium or large. Buy them today!"
Concepts such as "convenience", "popularity" and the desire to "accommodate" customers are just as much a part of the hard, cold facts about the widgets as their basic visual appearance. They help to more accurately reveal the true value of your products as well as the attitude your company has toward its clients. And mentioning those concepts will go a long way toward sparking interest and maintaining customer loyalty.
Think of your on-hold message script as a recipe for a gourmet meal, and the words of the script as ingredients. As the blueprint for creating the meal the recipe calls out the ingredients, tells them in what form they should appear, apportions them and then restricts their involvement until just the proper time. Though the chef may be world-renowned, the ingredients the finest available, and the highest quality kitchen utensils and baking equipment are used, if the recipe is a disaster the meal will be too. And unless it was the chef's recipe you can't blame him/her for just following the directions!
It is well worth investing the time (or hiring a professional) to write a conscientious script that will truly connect with your callers, draw attention to your products or services and convey your attitude of commitment to your customers. And that's a recipe for success!
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How Can You Get The Best IT Leads
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Taking into account all the advantages discussed, it makes sense that interested companies would wish to work with the best. All the interested IT companies need to do is to find the lead generation services provider that can provide exact solutions to their problems. Sure, this may take some time find the ideal partner, but the rewards in the end would far outweigh the initial effort. This is definitely a business activity worth investing.
Of course, it would be better if a company employs an expert in IT lead generation. There are several reasons why a specialist in IT leads should be the one hired. To begin with, quality is an important concern. It doesn't matter if the firm receives a lot of technology leads. If the quality is bad,Cheap J.J. Watt Jersey, then they have just ended up with nothing. By working with the experts in IT leads, a company gets a better chance to obtain more qualified leads. Outsourcing the work to professional lead generation companies can ensure that they can get only the best leads for their business. Their marketing team can concentrate more on their core functions. They don't have to chase after bad leads or follow up prospects that would not convert into a closed deal.
Secondly, it is much more efficient to hire experts. After all,Cheap Merril Hodge Jersey, speed is also an important factor in the information technology industry. The company that can get the best leads fastest often is the one that can gain the lead over their competition. This is can best explain the reason why such firms are very much in demand by IT companies. Third reason to outsource this job is that these companies are much more affordable. While it may be true that non-specialist firms charge much less, the amount of leads and time spent would,Cheap John Kuhn Jersey, by retrospect, cost more than if the client firms hires an expert in technology leads. Telemarketing skills have a very important role in this part, since getting such leads would need careful handling. It is better to leave the job to professionals who are better trained to convert leads into a sale.
In the world of information technology business, one thing that has constantly given entrepreneur big problems is in terms of competition. If the truth is to be known, there are so many IT businesses offering their services that the number of firms that actually need them are overwhelmed. Naturally, they would choose only one out of the many. This is the reason why a lot of IT firms are looking for ways to increase their chances of being hired. To make that happen, they would need a lot of IT leads. Such technology leads are a useful means for a firm to get more business opportunities. And for them to gather enough leads, it may be necessary to outsource to an IT lead generation services provider. This is actually one of the best means for a company to improve their performance and serve their markets better. It really works.
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