Category Archives: Client Retention

Jul 04 2018

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7 Warning Signs You Have a Difficult Customer

If you have been in business for a while, you may have unfortunately had to deal with a difficult customer that refuses to pay, drags the job out so that it eventually becomes unprofitable, or keeps you up at night because of the way they behave and treat you personally. Every trade or construction ...

Jan 25 2017

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Personalised Proposals to Win More Sales

Personalised Proposals to Win More Sales Closing a sale is much easier when you present your sales prospect with a professional sales proposal instead of a run-of-the-mill quote. First, if you are using straight quotes for larger potential clients – stop it. Don’t only use those automated quot...

Jun 02 2016

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Developing your Customer Avatar

We’ve spoken about knowing your ideal customer and by now you may have a good idea of your target market; age range, economic status, etc, however there is still a vagueness here that may allow you to stray from your marketing objectives- you drew these lines for a reason, don’t colour outside them ...

May 26 2016

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Customer Retention & Referrals

Investing money in your marketing to bring in new customers is one thing, but are you utilising the client base you already have? Remember you have already laid the groundwork and overcome the toughest challenge; these customers already know you, like you (with hope) and have purchased from you. Usi...

Apr 28 2016

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5 Simple Ways to Increase Sales

5 Simple Ways to Increasing Sales People buy from those that they like and trust. What makes a great communicator is their ability to bond with other people, build a strong rapport and create a level of trust in the relationship. Most often, you only have a short amount of time to build rapport and ...

Nov 24 2015

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Improve Sales through Networking (that actually works!)

Networking is important in sales, however if you routinely return from a networking event with a pocketful of business cards that aren't useful to you; you need to rethink your strategy.

Nov 17 2015

PROTRADE United

How to Create a Flood of Customers

Customers usually increase as your business grows, so it is important to know how to maximise new customers and keep them satisfied and happy.