Tag Archive: Sales Presentation

Three ways to stay in control when you can’t close the sale

May 17, 2010 11:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts What’s the best way to end a call when you know you’re not going to be able to close the sale? Top sales professionals realize that it’s critical to end them with momentum that helps you come to a close the next time you talk. Here’s a powerful, three-step process that will transform the way you end calls – whether in person or over the phone – and sets your prospects up for the sale.

The number one enemy in sales prospecting: Buyer Inertia

April 21, 2010 11:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts Your number one enemy in sales prospecting is buyer inertia. Prospects tell you, “I’m happy with my current vendor.” The truth is, however, they often just don’t want to deal with change. You can win their business but you must forget conventional sales prospecting techniques. Read on and learn what you should do to unseat entrenched competitors.

Time your upsell correctly and the rewards outweigh the risks

March 31, 2010 8:00 am Published by 2 Comments There is a brief window of opportunity to upsell. Hit this and you’ll be able to add value to your prospect’s purchase while increasing your sales revenue. Miss the window and you’ll both kill the sale and the trust you have worked long and hard to build. Read on and learn when and how to upsell your product.

Why great sales presentations can kill a sale

March 26, 2010 11:30 am Published by 10 Comments A great sales presentation can actually cost you the sale. For the prospect, it may be a blast to watch. But is your sales presentation designed to entertain potential clients or drive sales prospects towards a buying decision? Read on to discover the one key question you need to ask every time you prepare a sales presentation.