12 signs of problems in your customer relationships
12 Signs of problems in your customer relationships indicate t you must look into your customer relationship experience.
1. SELL. BY HOOK OR CROOK. Is that what you're sales people think? You must ask “Are we ylin it for the sale now, or for potential future sales?
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2.ONLY SELF-INTEREST – A person in business who is only concerned with their self and what they can get. They dont bother to engage you in a conversation. They dont realize that cultivating a relationship could gain them referrals from your circle of influence.
3. GIVER’S GAIN ATTITUDE the person only thinks of their self and not how they can assist others. The best way to grow your self and your business is to be a connector.
4. DESPERATION – Truly, who would choose to do business with a desperate person? How do you get past desperation? Especially if you are already there, the answer will be elusive.
5. THE BOTTOM LINE – If the bottom line is the only aspect of your business that concerns you, you are stunting the growth of your business. Working on your business is as important, as working in your business. What does this mean? Doing jobs that generate money – working in your business – must not always come first.
6. NOT LISTENING – Thinking they know what the customer wants and never actually listening to what the customer needs. Mirror the other person’s words – repeat back in your own words what you heard them say. You have done it right when they exclaim enthusiastically, ‘Yes, that’s what I meant!’ When they notice you are listening and trying to understand, they will more likely become “invested” in you.
7. NOT FLEXIBLE – Every customer will require something a little different. Flexible options should happen, whether you are a small niche business person or a large brand. There are countless brands and models of Smartphones. Not every consumer desires or is willing to accept the same product or service. Offer the customer options – everything from different types of products, services and/or different ways they can pay for it and earn discounts. Make it effortless for the customer to arrive at the decision to buy. BUT cautionary, if they are saying ‘No,’ accept it and move on.
8. LACK OF CONCERN OR BEING DISMISSIVE – People prefer to do business with people they know, like and trust. Appreciate them by recommending them as a business person who you know, like and trust.
9. NOT VESTED IN YOUR OWN COMPANY – Do you believe in your company? Do the practices fit with your moral and ethical conventions? Does your company show responsibility for client issues and complaints? If you answer no to any of these questions, and it is not your company, Move On!; If it is your company, execute and enforce those changes.
10. NOT VESTED IN YOUR OWN PRODUCT OR SERVICE – Is this a product or service you believe in? Are there issues, problems or concerns that are being ignored or possibly you having no awareness of? Time to work on research – always be informed. How can issues be resolved if you continue to let yourself remain unaware of them. If you are simply ignoring them, you need to ask yourself “Why?” If you don’t grasp how to manage the complaints or issues, it might be time to find an experienced person to advise you. Don’t know anyone? Look for a connector.
11. NOT PASSIONATE – Above all, if you are not passionate about what you do, it will be obvious. Why would anyone want to buy from you. Yes, you, not the product or service, will lose the sale. Maybe you were passionate toward your business at one time. It is time to remind yourself of your “why.” What prompted your passionate at the beginning? It should be far more than making money. If it is making money, then that is likely why you are no longer vested. Hint: It’s in how you word your goals.
12. LACKING KNOWLEDGE – When I am seeking help, nothing is more frustrating to me than to realize that I am more knowledgeable about the product and/or services than the person I am asking. Because I spend the time doing research, I often find myself knowing more than the person who is advising me of his product and services. Regardless of whether you own the business or not, you should always be as knowledgeable as possible. Never stop learning.
As business people, we all have only so much time, money and energy. Working on growing your business can be the difference between you and your family simply making rent or taking a nice vacation. Determining the most important aspects of your business to focus on can get lost in the shuffle. Often we need a little assistance with that. If you and/or your company is finding itself in that position, maybe it’s time to see what help would look like.
1. SELL. BY HOOK OR CROOK. Is that what you're sales people think? You must ask “Are we ylin it for the sale now, or for potential future sales?
.
2.ONLY SELF-INTEREST – A person in business who is only concerned with their self and what they can get. They dont bother to engage you in a conversation. They dont realize that cultivating a relationship could gain them referrals from your circle of influence.
3. GIVER’S GAIN ATTITUDE the person only thinks of their self and not how they can assist others. The best way to grow your self and your business is to be a connector.
4. DESPERATION – Truly, who would choose to do business with a desperate person? How do you get past desperation? Especially if you are already there, the answer will be elusive.
5. THE BOTTOM LINE – If the bottom line is the only aspect of your business that concerns you, you are stunting the growth of your business. Working on your business is as important, as working in your business. What does this mean? Doing jobs that generate money – working in your business – must not always come first.
6. NOT LISTENING – Thinking they know what the customer wants and never actually listening to what the customer needs. Mirror the other person’s words – repeat back in your own words what you heard them say. You have done it right when they exclaim enthusiastically, ‘Yes, that’s what I meant!’ When they notice you are listening and trying to understand, they will more likely become “invested” in you.
7. NOT FLEXIBLE – Every customer will require something a little different. Flexible options should happen, whether you are a small niche business person or a large brand. There are countless brands and models of Smartphones. Not every consumer desires or is willing to accept the same product or service. Offer the customer options – everything from different types of products, services and/or different ways they can pay for it and earn discounts. Make it effortless for the customer to arrive at the decision to buy. BUT cautionary, if they are saying ‘No,’ accept it and move on.
8. LACK OF CONCERN OR BEING DISMISSIVE – People prefer to do business with people they know, like and trust. Appreciate them by recommending them as a business person who you know, like and trust.
9. NOT VESTED IN YOUR OWN COMPANY – Do you believe in your company? Do the practices fit with your moral and ethical conventions? Does your company show responsibility for client issues and complaints? If you answer no to any of these questions, and it is not your company, Move On!; If it is your company, execute and enforce those changes.
10. NOT VESTED IN YOUR OWN PRODUCT OR SERVICE – Is this a product or service you believe in? Are there issues, problems or concerns that are being ignored or possibly you having no awareness of? Time to work on research – always be informed. How can issues be resolved if you continue to let yourself remain unaware of them. If you are simply ignoring them, you need to ask yourself “Why?” If you don’t grasp how to manage the complaints or issues, it might be time to find an experienced person to advise you. Don’t know anyone? Look for a connector.
11. NOT PASSIONATE – Above all, if you are not passionate about what you do, it will be obvious. Why would anyone want to buy from you. Yes, you, not the product or service, will lose the sale. Maybe you were passionate toward your business at one time. It is time to remind yourself of your “why.” What prompted your passionate at the beginning? It should be far more than making money. If it is making money, then that is likely why you are no longer vested. Hint: It’s in how you word your goals.
12. LACKING KNOWLEDGE – When I am seeking help, nothing is more frustrating to me than to realize that I am more knowledgeable about the product and/or services than the person I am asking. Because I spend the time doing research, I often find myself knowing more than the person who is advising me of his product and services. Regardless of whether you own the business or not, you should always be as knowledgeable as possible. Never stop learning.
As business people, we all have only so much time, money and energy. Working on growing your business can be the difference between you and your family simply making rent or taking a nice vacation. Determining the most important aspects of your business to focus on can get lost in the shuffle. Often we need a little assistance with that. If you and/or your company is finding itself in that position, maybe it’s time to see what help would look like.
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