Now when selling what is the best line that works for you to get your sale???
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I used to do this, I don't anymore. I was proud once to be called the dip queen, I am sure you know that dips are new customers. What worked for me was the fact that I did not come across as a telemarketer... If you do that, then most people will get negative right off.... I started with hey how are you? Then I listened (I didn't just run off with the mouth), people like to be listened to. I would respond to what they said, and then mention the deal... I would say something like (to bring them off guard)... oh well guess what? You may get angry at first, when I tell you this, but I have something I need to tell you, I am one of those annoying telemarketers. Yeah I remember when I used to get mad at them. They would laugh, and say something like okay, what's your spill? It worked for me... I hope it helps. Oh, and remember, you may still get hung up on allot, but don't think about it, just go straight to the next one. The more people you call, the better your chances are.
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I suppose the best way to make a sales call is first to be pleasant on the phone, get to know your product thoroughly, and be aware of your competitor's products. Never exaggerate the merits of your product.
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Begin with things no longer needed around your home, ask friends and family if they have things to donate to you to sell. Everyone has stuff laying around. Just use things you have laying around to start with. It will give you practice and you will soon learn how to write the descriptions and make sure you put good pictures for people to view your item. That is the only way they know your product is really what they are looking for, remember a picture tells 1000 words as long as it shows what you are selling. \n\nHope this help and good luck with your auctions:)
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Make sure you know your marketplace. I've sold on ebay for years in different niches, and you cannot go wrong with doing lots of research on there, anything from constantly knowing the other sellers in your category to price comparing with finished auctions. I cannot stress to you how important customer service is in this; even the largest and biggest sellers lose me after one transaction if they make promises or have no kind of "touch". Keep in contact with your customers, and you'll reap the benefits. Good luck!
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I have been selling home decor items online for about 6 months, with a friend's help (she does most of the work, I do the books & finances).  We have experienced several frustrating situations: many damage claims with UPS and FedEx, even though we have researched best way to pack our product; ebay has been making many changes to their site, which always affects the listed items in some way; and also the fees incurred to list items and to have a store is really ridiculously high. There is a fee for everything!\nOverall, we have enjoyed it-the shopping for inventory is the best! After 6 months, we are finally beginning to show a profit. We hope to expand to other auction sites soon.  Next will come a "brick & mortar store." My friend  just dreams of having a "real" store!
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What is the event in a homeowner's life that would cause them to want your service?  Is it routine maintenance? How often?  Or is it only when they're about to sell?\n\nYou want to find a way to align with that. You don't have enough money to tell the whole world, and they won't pay attention anyway. Instead, focus your dollars on the very few people who are ready to buy what you're selling. \n\nIf it's home sellers, you obviously want to hook up with realtors, home inspectors, and the like. There are "home spruce-up" services out there, see if you can work with them. Offer commissions on referrals - and pay them! It will still be cheaper than wasting money on newspaper ads that everyone ignores. \n\nHow about landscapers and lawn services? See if you can send a series of simple direct mail pieces to their customers, or better yet see if they'll "re-sell" your service under their brand name - they can make a markup and you get business w/ no ad costs. \n\nWhat's a typical job worth to you? What's your gross profit on a new customer? What's your referral strategy?\n\nCheck out www.dankennedy.com, and see if you can find his "Earl the Plumber" story, it's useful to you I think.\n\nBest of luck,\nScott
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Stop worring about yourself~\nGet the money signs out of your eyes.\n\nI would want you to give me ideas on the best way to sell the product. Before I would spend that kind of money on anything.\n\nMake it sound like its worth spending $4500 on things
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That's 3 questions!\n\nWhat kind of offers are successful ?? - Much depends on your audience and marketplace - for example a free solar calculator offer to Fortune 500 CEO's to sell million dollar consulting probably won't work... but it might work great as a lead gen premium for young CPA's who just got their certificate.  I would look at message to market match, and also consider the value of a response to guide my thinking.  For example I would spend quite a bit on FedEx and other gimmicks, to ship a very expensive premium to those CEO's, in order to get their (staff's) attention, but only if my offer is really something that CEO's buy.\n\nAlso, remember 1 is the worst number in direct mail: you must do a sequence of mailings to really get the numbers back.\n\nIs knowledge (read : whitepapers/ books) the only real options ?? \nNo... but they are well proven and low cost. The trick is have a good topic, well-written, provide useful info without being "sales-ey" but have a way to get the prospect to act on the next step. \n\nWhere most whitepaper offers fail is all of the above, plus their followup is non-existent or just plain weak. Understand your prospects buying cycle and realize that whitepapers are usually a very early stage, so you have to have a "trickle" program that runs for a very long time - in some industries, for years. \n\nHow can one arrive at what offer is most attractive as to get maximum number of people to respond ???\nTest and track... test and track... repeat.
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Honesty and intergrity, going the extra mile are important.\n\nBeing abrest of changes in the market, knowledge of the market and using today's technolgy is highly valued.\n\nRealtors are often divided between good at listing or selling.\n\nIf I was to choose, I would look at the individuals track record vs promises or sometimes hype.\n\nI would pick someone who is not a friend of a friend, a full time agent who treat real estate like a profession.\n\nDesignations are also a value as the agent has taken the time to improve their own skills.\n\nInterview multiple agents/brokers and ask the tough questions, ask for sales activity, ask to see their website and their existing listings and past Sold's.\n\nHow are you going to sell my home?  What is your marketing plan.? How will you price my home? How did you determine market value? Can I see sales Comps? Can I see examples of your internet marketing? Do you do virtual tours?\n\nYou will see differences.
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Cold Calling, that is what you are talking about.\nMany strong sales people have had their careers crushed\nby it's, what seems, overshadowing power.\nNumber one reason most fall is because they focus more on\nwhat they want to acheive in the telephone conversation rather on what the customer wants. Selling is nothing more than understanding what your prospect is doing now and helping them do it better.\nThe only way you can do that is having a discussion with them and the best way to do that is by asking questions.\nRemember Too. Who ever is asking the question is the person in control of the call, whether or not you are imposing (which you really are)\nMy suggestion to you would be this. Just as you may have talked to a lawyer to keep your business legal and an accountant to help you keep your records. Invest in yourself and your business by speaking with a Cold Calling Coach that will work with you one on one. It will help you better understand your objectives of the calls, establish goals and assist you on reaching them. You can have the best product in the world, but if you can not market it, which cold calling seems to be your marketing tool, then you can not profit from it.\nLawyers and accountants will cost you, a Cold Calling Coach will pay you back...Guaranted.\nHope this helps\nFeel free to email me with any more questions
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Offer items for sale that are in demand. If you have several of the same item, don't sell them all at the same time.
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Well it looks like your off to a good start. Ebay is an excellent way to sell things. Good luck!
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Well - look at popular culture and whats the hottest selling things on the market today\n\nIts always easier to talk on something thats selling great.\n\nFigure out all the positive points on them - all the advantages. Leave out any information that could possibly hurt it.\n\nTopics to sell? iPods is the only thing that comes to mind for me really. do research on hot stuff - they are your best bet
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I think u have the right attitude, not being too pushy when it comes to closing the sale.\nHowever, asking for a close is a salesmans' right!! After having given all the inputs for the customer to decide. (The close is around, after u having answered the customers worries- Am I getting the best price, and is the purchase/post-purchase going to be hassle free).\n\nSome regular closing techniques:\n1) "Friendly assumption" closing - When u think the close is around, start filling up the documentations asking the customer his name, etc. Assuming in a friendly manner that the sale is closed. \n2) Series of Yes CLosing - Ask the customer a series of questions for which answer is yes.The last question being the closing question.
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I think I would start by contacting local businesses which you would want to sell your product. Ask them how they get the goods they sell. If it's from a warehouse ask for the name and some contact details. I think I might try and avoid some of the big chains because they may be expecting a large quantity and a regular supply of goods.
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SELL CLOTHES because it's easy to buy clothing for 80% off and resell them on ebay at 25-50% off but this take a lot of time in the listing because of pictures and description.\n\nRemember the rules number one en ebay: buy low, sell for higher and do volume....\n\n2 good books to buy right now on ebay: Ebay Millionaire, insane books with a lot of good stuff and The Perfect store, the story of ebay. After reading these 2, you will never go out of the ebay way!\n\nGood luck!
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I've done this and it ain't easy cause everyone in the world with a sewing machine thinks they are your competitor.  \nBig picture is to have a solid marketing plan and story to tell the customer.  They get tired of hearing nonsense and big promises from companies that are here one day and gone the next.  Part of that story is how many pieces will you have each season?  How many will you keep and how many will you replace?  What's your color story?  Who are you selling to and why (prove you know how your customer is and the wrong answer is everyone)?  Know the markups at each channel level and know what it does to end price.  Can your product sell after the markups?  What's your advertising plan or do you expect them to do it all (won't happen)?\nIf you're new to the biz, find some friendly buyers, even if they won't buy from you, who will talk with you and teach you the ropes from their point of view.  Listen to each one of them like they are telling you the location of a gold mine.