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Attract More Sales: Tip #261

Do you ask for what you want?
This morning a group of people middle to advanced in years, gathered for breakfast and community spirit. Peter, sitting opposite from me, said, “You are very direct in your communication and know what your want!”
I first said, “Well it comes from maturity.” However I quickly reflected that […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #260

Helping friends and associates is the best way to build relationships, make new acquaintances and be introduced to influential others. In other words, this is the easiest, non-threatening type of business development I could possibly contemplate.
When you work to assist one another, magic happens. Before you know it opportunity comes your way that […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #259

Are you an artist - proud of your work but unable to ask for money?
Last night, we attended an art show in which our neighbor participated. Art of all types was on display and most was exquisite. But there was something missing.
We asked if there was a brochure containing the images of the […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #258

Did you know your signature at the end of an email is the equivalent to your business card?
Recently, I have received a number of email without a phone number and sometimes, not even a website. At times, when a website is listed, the phone number does not appear there either. This makes it […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #257

Are you hesitant to make that call?
Fear overtakes sound judgment at times in regard to picking up the phone to make a request or ask for the business you worked so hard to earn. Most people are hesitant justifying their thinking with the thought they are bothering their prospects and clients. However, when […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #256

“Whom do you trust?”
The above question was the title of a television show many years ago. It definitely applies to business when choosing partners and helpers. Are you asking the right questions and are you able to sleep at night?
Over the past couple of weeks as well as years, I have heard one […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #255

As an entrepreneur, I learned that marketing communication skills are the predecessors to making effective sales.
My belief is that in public we all need to take precaution to be diplomatic which requires careful choosing of words. As I matured, I learned not to send out verbal or written messages hastily that I later regretted.
Another […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #254

Are you balancing your free time with time spent working?
The past few months I have been guilty of working quite long hours but know of others who extend themselves even further. However, everything comes to a screeching halt when my children visit so we may enjoy precious family time.
The quantity of time spent on […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #253

Difficult decisions should be based upon the needs and wants of your audience.
This advice is Sales 101. If you were to make decisions based solely on what is best for you, your clientele will leave you. This sounds like common sense, however, many make the error on opting for the easy way out which […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #252

How do you handle difficult choices in business?
Some decide in favor of their bottom line and others make decisions based upon whether or not they are in integrity with their beliefs. However you approach difficult situations, it’s important that your decisions are consistent with everything you say and do.
Recently I was approached to conduct […]

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