The Business Kept Chasing New Customers, But It Was Losing Existing Ones There is a point where chasing new customers stops being a growth strategy and starts becoming a distraction. A small business can spend hours generating leads, running promotions, posting on...
What small business owners should check before placing blame Every small business owner remembers that month where the phones were quieter. Website enquiries slowed. Quotes went unanswered. Long standing customers delayed their purchases. Revenue dropped and suddenly...
How empathy and listening create trust in small businesses It may not be a pricing issue. It may not be a product issue. It may not even be a timing issue. Sometimes, the customer can simply not feel understood. This customer had spoken to two other providers before...
Why consistent customer communication drives sales growth For many small businesses, winning a customer feels like the hardest part of the sales process. Owners and sales teams spend time networking, advertising, quoting, and following up leads, all in the hope of...
How to win customers through value, service and relationships Many small business owners believe they need to have the lowest price to win customers. When competitors offer cheaper alternatives, it can feel tempting to reduce prices just to stay competitive. While...