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  Transactional selling The lowest rung of selling is transaction selling (trust us when we say it is barely selling). Transactional selling is exactly what the name outlines. Customer asks question A, sales individual replies to question A. Customer asks for a discount, sales individual gives 10%. You get the picture. There is minimal pro-activeness and hope is the main strategy of this system.  Transactional selling is only in a type of selling because there is an attempt to close out business. Needless to say, transactional selling is the starting point of a sales individual’s career and if they don’t move out of this type of selling the end of their careers also. Feature selling Sadly, many of the sales individuals we have spoken to over a period of time are stuck in the feature selling space. Feature selling is all about answering customer questions with a feature. For example: Customer: I want to buy a phone. Sales individual: Great! what do you want in a phone? Customer...

A friend of mine shared his awkward experience of how he forgets his lines while given a presentation simply because he completely relied on his tablet which eventually start malfunctioning immediately when he started his presentation. Meetings  are a critical place to   show your worth , build your reputation, and get your voice   heard . But if you're shy, awkward, unassertive, lacking confidence, or from a culture where it was inappropriate to participate - especially as a junior person, meetings can be overwhelming and intimidating. But what I've   found   in my research is that people can often quite easily overcome their phobia of participation, using one or more of the following tips. 1) Give yourself a specific goal . Specific, doable goals give us something to shoot for. And if your goal is modest - like challenging yourself to say one single thing during a particular meeting, you'll quickly find yourself achieving your goal - and feeling pretty g...

Due to the population, Nigeria has often been called the giant of Africa. And in the early 70's, experts began to talk about the fact that this is the first country on the continent to achieve economic stability. Don't be surprise Nigeria is one of the few Countries that still manage a stable Economy even amidst the Subsidy And I'm not mistaken. Despite this, there are some fastest money making business you can venture into and still make your profit steadily. 1. Agriculture This is the next revolutionary industry in Nigeria where millionaires have been and are currently being made. Nigerians both home and overseas are beginning to wake up to the huge potentials in Agric business, a sector we have been neglecting over the years due to the discovery of oil. Today the oil is running out, people are starting to look for other sectors of the economy to create wealth. Below are some of the farming in Nigeria that are seriously making profit for people now like Poultry Fa...

Anytime I talk about this topic, it's sometimes laughable because it takes a whole lot of deprivation. In a customer-facing role, maintaining professionalism and composure is crucial, even when faced with challenging situations. If a customer slaps you, it's essential to handle the incident with grace and address any subsequent customer feedback thoughtfully. 1. Stay Calm and Assess the Situation: In the unfortunate event of a customer physically assaulting you, the first step is to remain calm. Take a moment to assess the situation and prioritize your safety. Avoid any aggressive reactions that might escalate the situation further. 2. Remove Yourself from Harm's Way: If you feel unsafe or threatened, distance yourself from the customer. Move to a safe location within your workplace, away from potential confrontations. If necessary, alert a supervisor or security personnel to the incident. Please ooo 3. Contact Authorities if Needed: If the assault is severe or if you fear ...

Charcoal Export Wood charcoal is in high demand in different parts of the world especially Europe. It is about the easiest and cheapest to export in Nigeria. It cost an average of N680,000- N1,200,000 to export a 40ft container of charcoal(BULK). It is one of those products available in commercial quantity, several tons readily available for export especially during dry season. Wood Charcoal of Nigerian origin is no doubt one of the best in the world and it is highly sought after.  Foreign Uses Wood charcoal exported from Nigeria is used as fuel for cooking. Using it as fuel in preparation of barbeque and in restaurants. Buying Countries Some of the countries who import charcoal are United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Netherland, Greece, China etc. Harvest Period In Nigeria charcoal season commences from October – May. The most important thing is to buy in dry weather, moisture is the enemy of charcoal. Supply Location Charcoal can be found in commercial quantity...

     or services. They are of excellent quality. So why would your potential customers be struggling with the final decision? The answer is simple: there are thousands of sellers like you out there and you need to make sure to stand out so that these potential buyers become your customers. For the sake of this article, let’s just call them   customers .  Here are some good practices to incorporate into your business in order to convince your customers to buy from you: 1. Prepare appropriate and clear descriptions of the products or services you offer.  Together with adequate prices. No hidden costs. Be specific and to the point. People like to know about the details which help them make proper decisions. Speak the language of benefits but be honest. Do not promise what you cannot keep. It is easy to fall in a “one-time customer” trap but avoid that path. Maintaining great relationships with your new customers it will help you keep them for longer and, who k...

 One of the chance that you got a few encounters on piece of clothing industry or having close connection with this area, you might remember to begin a new thing without anyone else. Generally you might discover some private venture open doors which are connected with articles of clothing industry as item or administration. At the outset, you might begin your business in short reach, yet when your business turns out to be monetarily stable, you might think something important. Journey with me as I take you through the 14 Golden rules you must put in place to run a lasting and successful garment Industry:. 1. Set up a little manufacturing plant: On the off chance that you have not many years work encounters in piece of clothing's industry or draw in with fitting business and accumulated sound information on style > design > cutting >sewing process. You can set up a little pieces of clothing industry or shop house. Next to this, you might gather extra textures a...