June 30th, 2010
Let’s face it – everyone is in sales. From the neighborhood babysitter who wants to pack her weekend sitting schedule to the CPA who wants more clients, even non-sales positions require plenty of sales savvy in this economy. Here are some tips for simple ways to win clients and influence prospects.
Professionalism
While it’s true that our culture seems to lean more towards the casual aspect of life, business, and social interactions, that doesn’t mean professionalism should be tossed out the window. Even if your business has adopted a more casual culture in terms of dress, marketing materials, and conversation, professionalism remains an essential component of effective sales. Simple details such as promptness, courtesy, appropriate language, and a can-do attitude can go a long way towards signing your next deal.
Authenticity
Everyone likes to buy, but nobody likes to be sold. This is where authenticity can become your greatest asset. In our society, there is often a distinct lack of authenticity (this is what makes your skin crawl when talking to a smarmy salesman). People appreciate honesty, candor, and a true sense of self. False bravado, empty compliments, and a fake smile are not the tools to close more deals.
Integrity
Put simply, integrity means doing what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. And yet, it’s shocking how few people in the business realm can truly be accountable to their promises. Don’t make promises you can’t keep, and be sure to keep the promises you make. This simple yet profound practice will surely set you apart from your competition.
Helpfulness
The greatest salespeople in the world know that the easiest way to close more sales is to solve people’s problems. This requires getting to know your prospects first, talking to them, doing some research, and finding out what make them tick and what kind of problems they need to have solved. Solve a person’s problems and you’ve got a client for life.
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