To Stand Out in a Competitive Market: Recognize Buying SignalsDon’t become too involved in the pitch. When the customer is ready to buy, be ready to make the sale. Too often the sales person loves...
To Stand Out in a Competitive Market: Sell the ValueSelling at a lower price is no guarantee for increase in sales. Selling for price exposes you: To price drops from the competitors To...
To Stand Out in a Competitive Market: Sell the OutcomeThink what sets your business apart? What do you offer which your competition does not? What do your customers value? What is the best...
To Stand Out in a Competitive Market: Listen to Your CustomersAsk your customers about their business. People love talking about the things they are passionate about. Ask them about their passion to...
Be An Effective Sales Person (Video)In order to be effective, the sales person has to be available for customers. The most convenient forms are phone and e-mail. However,...
Essential Selling Skills: Self-MotivationMotivation stems from your passion, your desire to achieve and desire to excel. Imagine a baker who is not passionate about baking good...
Essential Selling Skills: Building TrustBuilding trust is the basis for long term customer relationships. Trust is built on: Transparency; you must be truthful and authentic...
Essential Sales Skills: PersuasionYou need to convince your customers to buy your product. Persuasion is the fine balance between begging and bullying which shows...
Essential Selling Skills: Good ListeningUnderstand the difference between hearing and listening. Hearing is passive; you can learn to ignore sounds that you hear. Listening is...
Essential Selling Skills: ConfidenceSelling requires confidence so you can face your customers, present your products and focus on fulfilling customer demands. Having...