subject: Tips To Increase Sales In 2010 [print this page] Author: Kris Ann Author: Kris Ann
Every business wants the same thing, more business. They want sales for 2010 to exceed sales of 2009, and depending on what type of year you have just had, this may not only be a goal, but a necessity to keep your business afloat. There are some things that you can do to ensure increased sales and business in the coming year. The following tips can help you increase sales for the coming year with ease.
You can influence the people that shop with you and the staff that you have with different incentive programs. If you don't make it too hard for people to reach the goals that you set out for them then it will be effective. You need to have decent rewards for reaching these goals. Give them decent promotional products that they will find handy and will use everyday.
Your staff needs to know how to upsell people too. If you know that a customer wants something and that they will be buying it, you have the perfect chance to give them enough information about something better that they will want the better one instead. It is an easy way to get people interested in extra services and accessories that they probably want but hadn't even though about.
One of the most basic things that every single company needs more than anything is customer service. It doesn't matter how cheap or wonderful whatever you are selling is if your staff is rude or indifferent. This is directly related to the chain of command. If the owner or manger is not well versed in customer service then those employees on down the line will not be either.
There are plenty of ways that you can get your loyal customers feeling that you appreciate them. This can be achieved through giving out coupons to those you shop with you a lot. You can do something as simple as giving the a card and then punching it every time they come in. It is a low tech way off adding up visits and then giving discounts.
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There are really incredible promotional products that will be impressive to your staff. The best promotional items to use will be both handy and sturdy.
