Blogs

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Who do we speak the most?

Did you know that during our lifetime, we spend more time speaking to ourselves than we do to any other person. Harvard psychologist Shawn Achor says that the most important conversations we ever have, are the ones that we have with our self. Primarily, because the relationship we have with our self, influences the relationships that we have with others. In Achor's research for his bestselling book "Before Happiness", he reveals that we often speak to ourselves more negatively than we speak to our worst enemy. Achor asks, "Ever loved someone so... Read full article

What's in a Name?

In sales we often hear the importance of using the client or prospect's name. Despite this, it seems that often this is overlooked. Here's a reminder as to the importance of this massively significant communication tool... It’s the number one attention getter, consciously or sub consciously. It creates instant rapport. It makes you feel more like a friend to the other person. It’s still the 'sweetest sound' to the human ear. It personalises the conversation. It makes us take the interaction more seriously. It's difficult to... Read full article

MORE SALES THROUGH ADDED VALUE

Is 'Offering Added Value' just a Bunch of Words? Businesses talk about giving added value. Some even achieve this massive profit catalyst, but what is added value in real terms and how do you deliver it? Added Value: What is “Value added “? A totally unexpected additional benefit that transforms the feelings of the buyer. (Who will now want to do business with you again). It just needs to be these three things: 1 - Genuine. As opposed to a gimmick or bribe. 2 - Individual. Something that is done in the moment rather than being done for... Read full article