The Competitor Who Was Cheaper

The Competitor Who Was Cheaper

Differentiating Your Small Business Beyond Price It is a situation many small business owners know all too well. A prospective customer requests a quote, seems interested, asks all the right questions, and then disappears. A few days later, they return with a familiar...
The Business Owner Who Didn’t Like Selling

The Business Owner Who Didn’t Like Selling

Practical Sales Techniques for Non-Sales Professionals Many small business owners start their business because they are passionate about their trade, profession, or expertise. They enjoy solving problems, creating products, helping customers, or delivering exceptional...
The Customer Who Didn’t Buy Until They Felt Understood

The Customer Who Didn’t Buy Until They Felt Understood

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...
Small Business Sales Success Is Not About Being the Cheapest

Small Business Sales Success Is Not About Being the Cheapest

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...