Banishing the “But” – The Silent Saboteur of the BIG IDEA

There are two things that come to mind when thinking about the “Big Idea.” One is within the realm of marketing and advertising, and the other has to do more specifically with innovation in regards to products or technology. For this article, we will focus more on the marketing and advertising side, and the way […]

Everyone Can Use Cross – Promotion

Believe it or not, some other business has already spent the time, effort, and advertising dollars to attract a ton of customers for you – customers who can be yours for little more than the asking.  We’re not talking about stealing anyone’s customers away but about gaining access to new customers or clients with the […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Price

The presentation has gone well. The prospect has asked many good questions, seems satisfied with your responses, and agrees there is a need for your product or service. Now it’s time to talk price. What do you do?  If the buyer mentions price first and you’re not yet ready to talk about it, you can […]

How to CAPTURE Business

C – Customize: Create an individually targeted presentation and solution for each potential customer.  A – Analogies: Find a sales situation in previous sales in which the buyer made a decision similar to the one you need from this buyer. Remember that adults act on precedent.  P – Perceived value: Your buyer’s perception of your solution must […]

Study Reveals Crucial Sales Tips

If you want to sell executives on a proposal, service, or project, your presentation must be organized – and it should also be informal, relaxed, and conversational. That’s a major finding from a study of 162 executives conducted by Genesis Training Solutions. Here are other suggestions to consider:  Avoid a hard-sell approach. Stay away from hype and […]