Negotiating

A successful sales process looks at the customer and what they want, rather than just what kind of product or service you're trying to sell.

Negotiating - overview

How to negotiate: selling solutions, overcoming objections and closing a sale that satisfies your customer’s needs and those of your business.

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Selling made easy

What makes a great salesperson? One thing's for sure, it's not about having the gift of the gab. Two top sales gurus reveal the secret to selling.

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Selling the benefits

Successful selling means showing customers how your product meets their needs. Highlight its benefits rather than just describing it.

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How to close a sale

Sales expert Ian Cochrane explains how to recognise buying signals, overcome objections and close a deal when selling to customers face-to-face.

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What makes a great salesperson?

There are five key salesperson types, but one beats them all. Fascinating insight into sales technique by Andy Bounds.

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FAQs

Negotiating a sale FAQs

The key to successful negotiation is to understand your customers. The more you know about them, the stronger your position will be. Read these FAQs.

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FAQs

Selling technique FAQs

12 FAQs on sales technique, including which customers to concentrate on, when the best time is to make a sales approach and how to close a deal.

Negotiating
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Essential guide to negotiating

How to plan your negotiating strategy, conduct a successful negotiation with customers and suppliers and get great deals for your business

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