Most sales teams don’t realize how much ground is lost before they even speak to a lead. People don’t wait around for a discovery call to figure out if you’re a good fit. They do that on your website. That’s where they start building trust, checking if you understand their problems, and sizing up your ...
There are a lot of file conversion types that people need to perform these days, and it can be confusing to distinguish one from the other and what you need for particular purposes. Fortunately, there are also a lot of conversion programs out there, and information on carrying out conversions is plentiful. MP4 to MPG ...
Most everyone has their own idea for how to sell, but given we are unique individuals, it’s best to create our unique strategic plan. Accordingly, it’s wise to take a step back to consider how we may improve while remaining authentic to our ideals. Every sales cycle begins with contacting a new prospect. Although many ...
We all know about team selling, don’t we? Assembling your firm’s human assets to increase the chances of winning big deals is a survival skill in the major account world. But in engaging your selling team as effectively as possible, never neglect to focus on one of enterprise selling’s top challenges – team buying! To ...
Should business not meet your expectations, it’s wise to examine your communications. People in varying industries are unaware of how they come across to others and will often discourage further business. Examining the issue from multiple angles can improve future outcomes. For example, consider the following: Do you allow your prospect to speak first to ...
A lofty goal, for sure. The first sale, of course, is great. But its real value is in its potential as it kicks off a relationship that can lead to continued business over the long term – streams of revenues and profits that fuel growth. But making the relationships sustainable requires focus, commitment and meaningful ...
The sales profession can teach us excellent life lessons when we allow it. We only earn a fraction of the business that we attempt. Our best foot forward is to remain calm and professional and remind ourselves that closed doors often lead us to better opportunities for growth. Experience Losing a client early in a ...
If you’re looking for new ways to increase your sales, you may be considering subscription-based products or services. Subscriptions help you earn long-term income from customers instead of relying on infrequent or sporadic purchases. You can learn from other business models requiring monthly payments, like car insurance for different types of drivers, to see what ...
