How To Get More Sales part 1

How To Get More Sales part 1

Getting new sales is not easy. Sales leads do not often come to you. That said, be patient and follow some of our strategies and sales leads will come to you.

One way to get to the end conclusion is asking yourself how do you purchase a new service or product?
While they might not leave you with your answer it should help you a little. However, I doubt it will lead you to one way I got a sale recently...

I am certain there are ways to get new sales from SMM (Social Media Marketing) and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). I know, I've got sales from both. However, that's not the topic of discussion today.

Networking without networking events- Meeting people the old fashioned way!


This actually happened to me recently...

I went to fix one of my computers and the IT man who runs the local shop suggested that as someone who runs a media company I should contact web designers to see if they need videographers and photographers. I thanked him. I contacted friends and then business life took over and I worked on some projects and largely forgot about contacting the cold leads he'd mentioned.

Fast forward, I go back in. Another computer issue. I  then ask him about if he knows any leads. He thinks and then says ' Ahh, yes I do actually' and then he gets me the card and said that I should say 'M' recommended me. It worked a charm.

I'd like to say I planned that, but I didn't. I didn't need any Search engine optimization tips for that sale! Networking, outside of networking events, can get you sales. Think of some businesses you can use and see if you can get new sales in this unconventional manner. If you tell people you are starting out, or that things are 'slow' people often find a way to help out..Small businesses people in particular are willing to help each other out. They know what is like.

Be warm and friendly to your customers and your suppliers... they can pass on business to you. If they don't, throw in a line or two about your business when they ask 'How are you?'.
Give them your card, smile and keep upbeat. This can lead on to a discussion about your business and can give you a hot lead, without the need to pay a salesman!

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