Closing The Sale

When you're selling something your customers will probably ask for something, whether it is information about the product, lower price, a product demonstration or customer referrals. A good rule to remember is to ask for something in return: for example, if the customer asks for a demonstration, ask them for a commitment to move forward with the purchase, if the demonstration proves that your product or service fulfill their needs and wishes.

Don't give in to temptation in promising something that you can't deliver. If a product needs time to be shipped, don't tell your client that you can get the product right away. Be honest and realistic.

How To Sell Anything

Today we're sharing an infograpghy by Anna Vital on how to sell anything to survive as an entrepreneur, starting with trust: having a clientele that trusts you is vital for any sale, and it's something that should be built since the beginning, even if your client doesn't buy the product when you first approach him. 

Stand optimistic, yet transparent about your products, and be reasonable on where/when to approach your clients. Also make sure that you follow the sale (or prospective sale), whether you already made the sale, or not: always make sure the client is happy with the product, and be patient: you'll probably hear a lot of "nos" before hearing a YES.

The Disadvantages Of Being An Enterpreneur

In our previous post we spoke about the advantages of being an entrepreneur, but because the sun doesn't always shine, we're also going to mention the disadvantages of being one. Not because we want to discourage you to pursue your own career as an entrepreneur, not at all, but because knowing the down sides beforehand is helpful, so you can prevent some of the things that can go wrong, and learn early how to deal with them.

• Making your own hours/schedule can lead to distraction and procrastination if you aren't strict and disciplined with yourself;
• The money income comes and goes. Sometimes there is money but sometimes it might be a while without any income;
• If you're an entrepreneur working from home, the chores might catch you up, like laundry, cleaning, etc.;
• Having your own hours can make you work 3h a day or 18h a day, you will never know;
• When you're sick, there's nobody else to replace you.

The Advantages of Being an Entrepreneur

Someone once said that "being an entrepreneur is living a few years of your life like most people won't, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can't".
There are perks, but disadvantages as well. Today, let's check the advantages of being an entrepreneur:

• You have your own schedule;
• You work at your own pace and rhythm;
• You're the master of your own creativity: you create what you want to create;
• You're the boss, and you get to discipline yourself;
• You can work from any place in the world;
• The money you make is yours and yours only;
• You're always open to any possibilities.