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Add You - The Rock and Ripple Effect: 3 Ways to Splash to Sales Success
It is fairly obvious that the United States government is facing a productivity disaster, but why is this? One of the biggest reasons is that the federal government has imposed too many laws, rules and regulations on corporations and small businesses. The business community has turned around and pointed their fing
Referrals are one of the ripples you want to see in your business. This only happens by treating ALL of your customers with care and attention – ALL the time! One ripple method is using thank-you cards. If someone gives you a lead, helpful information, or buys from you – you MUST send them a thank-you card within 7 days. The faster the better. Handwritten and not just with your signature. Show appreciation to customers and to those who help you! It creates ripp
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Welcome to the world of selling!
Contrary to popular belief – it’s not just the big things you do that create interest. Sure we get attention when we get a new customer or project – but the ripple effect doesn’t stop there. In order to attract customers we need to be doing 3 activities on a consistent basis.
KNOW THE ROCK YOU ARE DROPPING
Guess what? You have to know who your perfect customer is. If you don’t – your company will attract a hodge-podge of customers, a few drips or none at all. Clarity is critical in developing a consistent stream of sales.
Which target audience bests suits your product?
Where are they located?
What motivates them to choose your product?
Why should they choose you instead of your competitor?
SKIPPING STONES DON’T WORK
Skipping stones may go the distance but they have very little impact. I am much better at dropping rocks – plus I won’t break a fingernail! In order for you to create a ripple effect for your business – you have to be continually dropping rocks.
Take a tip from the advertising world – top of mind awareness is always their goal. How do you achieve this? By constantly ensuring you are in front of your potential perfect customer. You also don’t need a big budget to do this!
Attend association meetings your perfect customers would join. Have marketing materials that create the WOW factor. Absolutely DO NOT – I repeat – DO NOT CREATE A BUSINESS CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER. Homemade business cards are not rocks – they are little pebbles – and they don’t make a positive impact on your future or existing customer.
NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE RIPPLES
Referrals are one of the ripples you want to see in your business. This only happens by treating ALL of your customers with care and attention – ALL the time! One ripple method is using thank-you cards. If someone gives you a lead, helpful information, or buys from you – you MUST send them a thank-you card within 7 days. The faster the better. Handwritten and not just with your signature. Show appreciation to customers and to those who help you! It creates rippl
This article explores ideas and tips to assist you get that promotion!My "career" has never been planned. In fact I prefer to think of it in terms of professional development rather than a career. I have had the opportunity to work in many different roles. If something interested me I went for it, mostly I wa
KNOW THE ROCK YOU ARE DROPPING
Guess what? You have to know who your perfect customer is. If you don’t – your company will attract a hodge-podge of customers, a few drips or none at all. Clarity is critical in developing a consistent stream of sales.
Which target audience bests suits your product?
Where are they located?
What motivates them to choose your product?
Why should they choose you instead of your competitor?
SKIPPING STONES DON’T WORK
Skipping stones may go the distance but they have very little impact. I am much better at dropping rocks – plus I won’t break a fingernail! In order for you to create a ripple effect for your business – you have to be continually dropping rocks.
Take a tip from the advertising world – top of mind awareness is always their goal. How do you achieve this? By constantly ensuring you are in front of your potential perfect customer. You also don’t need a big budget to do this!
Attend association meetings your perfect customers would join. Have marketing materials that create the WOW factor. Absolutely DO NOT – I repeat – DO NOT CREATE A BUSINESS CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER. Homemade business cards are not rocks – they are little pebbles – and they don’t make a positive impact on your future or existing customer.
NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE RIPPLES
Referrals are one of the ripples you want to see in your business. This only happens by treating ALL of your customers with care and attention – ALL the time! One ripple method is using thank-you cards. If someone gives you a lead, helpful information, or buys from you – you MUST send them a thank-you card within 7 days. The faster the better. Handwritten and not just with your signature. Show appreciation to customers and to those who help you! It creates ripp
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Why should they choose you instead of your competitor?
SKIPPING STONES DON’T WORK
Skipping stones may go the distance but they have very little impact. I am much better at dropping rocks – plus I won’t break a fingernail! In order for you to create a ripple effect for your business – you have to be continually dropping rocks.
Take a tip from the advertising world – top of mind awareness is always their goal. How do you achieve this? By constantly ensuring you are in front of your potential perfect customer. You also don’t need a big budget to do this!
Attend association meetings your perfect customers would join. Have marketing materials that create the WOW factor. Absolutely DO NOT – I repeat – DO NOT CREATE A BUSINESS CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER. Homemade business cards are not rocks – they are little pebbles – and they don’t make a positive impact on your future or existing customer.
NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE RIPPLES
Referrals are one of the ripples you want to see in your business. This only happens by treating ALL of your customers with care and attention – ALL the time! One ripple method is using thank-you cards. If someone gives you a lead, helpful information, or buys from you – you MUST send them a thank-you card within 7 days. The faster the better. Handwritten and not just with your signature. Show appreciation to customers and to those who help you! It creates ripp
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Attend association meetings your perfect customers would join. Have marketing materials that create the WOW factor. Absolutely DO NOT – I repeat – DO NOT CREATE A BUSINESS CARD ON YOUR COMPUTER. Homemade business cards are not rocks – they are little pebbles – and they don’t make a positive impact on your future or existing customer.
NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE RIPPLES
Referrals are one of the ripples you want to see in your business. This only happens by treating ALL of your customers with care and attention – ALL the time! One ripple method is using thank-you cards. If someone gives you a lead, helpful information, or buys from you – you MUST send them a thank-you card within 7 days. The faster the better. Handwritten and not just with your signature. Show appreciation to customers and to those who help you! It creates ripp
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Referrals are one of the ripples you want to see in your business. This only happens by treating ALL of your customers with care and attention – ALL the time! One ripple method is using thank-you cards. If someone gives you a lead, helpful information, or buys from you – you MUST send them a thank-you card within 7 days. The faster the better. Handwritten and not just with your signature. Show appreciation to customers and to those who help you! It creates ripple effects beyond your wildest imagination!
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