Time consuming to effective productivity
Businesspeople, salespeople, and those wishing to advance their careers, are all on a highly motivated path to get as much done in a day as possible. But sometimes circumstances get in the way. Consider the following steps that may increase the efficiencies and productivity for business and everyone associated with your effort.
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New Tech
Today’s business environment is producing new technology at a rapid rate. Continually keep an eye on what may enhance your business environment. Hold weekly meetings with peers or employees to exchange ideas on what is working best. In-depth conversation will shed light on the why that is true. But be certain to implement the best according to your budget and what you perceive to be “best” for you.
Mobile Flexibility
We have all read about using the mobile phones as business development tools and effectively communicating with clientele, but how much of it have you truly implemented? Do you literally have everything at your fingertips that you need to meet with clients and potentially make the sale? It may be time to research what will improve your effort.
Database
Some applications for a highly productive and sales-oriented database leave a lot to be desired. In particular, companies that installed cheaper versions have wasted thousands of hours among their widely distributed salesforce, due to components not functioning as they should.
Training
As a solopreneur, getting up to speed on new technology is essential to remain ahead of the curve. Larger organizations will experience a smart investment by training part-time and full-time help because employee loyalty generally increases with training. Another aspect of training is to invite ideas from those involved with your business or colleagues in other industries. Allowing for input will keep you ahead of the curve.
Social Media Branding
While you wouldn’t want to reveal your trade secrets, it is a smart idea to share the changes your industry and company are seeing. Craft smart advice for others to use in a variety of formats. Everyone learns differently, and so the wider the variety of communication platforms used, the wider will be your followings and sales potential.
Goal Tracking
At a minimum, set a year-long goal that would normally take 15 months to achieve. Challenge yourself to achieve it in 12 months. Set quarterly milestones to be achieved but with flexibility in place in case of a wrench thrown into the works. Maintain a running checklist of tasks, and have a safety net in place to get everything done should an emergency arise. Always maintain vision of your 12-month goal.
Following these guidelines will lead you to the Smooth Sale
Read Addtional Strategies and Techniques:
Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results, Sourcebooks
HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews, Career Press
