People Love to Buy, But Hate to Be Sold

Jul 30th, 2008 by Addy | 0

I’m buying a new car at the moment and I forgot how much fun it is. Choosing the make and model, test driving - and being a girl, of course the colour has a huge influence on my buying criteria ;-)

Think about the last time that you made a purchase that you were really delighted with. Do you remember the pleasure, the anticipation of how the purchase would enhance your lifee Do you remember that little thrill you get just at the point of saying ‘Yes!’

Buying is great fun. Why do you think they call it ‘retail therapy’e


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Things To Know Before You Buy A Restaurant

Jul 10th, 2008 by Addy | 0

People do love to go out to eat so it could be a very good investment to buy a restaurant. Many potential owners like the idea of getting something that has already been established. It is easier than creating their own restaurant business from the ground up. There are quite a few different choices to consider too if you want to buy a restaurant.


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Selling Effectively - Increase Your Chances of Closing Each Sale.

Jun 30th, 2008 by Addy | 0

The Author of the most practical business book - Secrets To Retail Riches - provides the following article on the most effective way sell to sell to customers in your business.

SELLING

Through effective advertising and marketing, you have brought customers to your store in a state ready to purchase from you. Many businesses loose the sale at this point, because they are not aware of the basic techniques of selling.

Humans are predisposed to avoid pain and receive pleasure and this drives everything we do. Customers buy products or services to give them pleasure or avoid pain. The reason they don’t buy everything they can is because of some perceived pain they want to avoid in the buying process.


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Referrals - Having Your Customers Get More Customers For Your Business

Jun 27th, 2008 by Addy | 0

The Author of the most practical business book - Secrets To Retail Riches - provides the following article on how to have your customers actively refer other customers to your business!

Referrals -

It cost you money to obtain new customers. This article discusses how those new customers can attract you more new customers, without having to go through the same expense to obtain them.

One of the most powerful tools you can have to market your business is - your customers! If they have bought from you before and are happy with the purchase, then they are likely to deal with you again. They are also likely to tell their friends and family about you.


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Three Ways to Ruin Your Business Reputation

Jun 25th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Funny how the minute I use the word ‘reputation’ ears prick up. We all know the power of a good reputation, and the damage a bad one can do. Businesses are concerned over matters like their environmental impact; Fair-trade policies; adherence to health and safety standards; etc because those issues impact on their reputation. A good reputation drives good publicity and ultimately longevity of a business. A bad reputation leads to bad publicity (whether via the media or simply the power of ‘word-of-mouth’), lost customers, and can ultimately result in business failure.


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Crm Software Increases Performance And Profits

May 31st, 2008 by Addy | 0

As a business owner it is vitally important to ensure that customers and potential customers are happy. You can do this in a number of ways, but one of the best ways to do so is through the use of a customer management software program. When you choose to utilize one of these programs, if properly done, you will see an increase in your profit margin. You can reduce your company’s costs by increasing loyalty throughout your customer base.


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