Tag Archives: business strategy
Website or Die
Posted on 07. Mar, 2012 by William.
I decided to dedicate a post to websites as we have gotten an amazing amount of questions regarding the subject. (I posted this post on Pale Octopus as well. I think it applies to all small businesses. How to build your own website. If you don’t have a solid website your business will fail. [...]
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Keys To a Fantastic First Impression
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by William.
Yes… first impressions are extremely important… let’s call it “critical” to your success as an real estate agent. Studies show that a persons opinion of you is formed in the first five minutes. Every factor plays a key role in shaping that opinion. Here are some sure fire ways to get potential clients to like [...]
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What to do when someone keeps you waiting
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by Vicky.
More than likely, there are two different reasons that people keep you waiting… They are disorganized or they are trying to establish their dominance over you. In order to gain the momentum back, do the following: Bring work materials with you or a trade magazine.. anything that will show you that you have other [...]
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Giving you the Extra edge
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by Vicky.
Here are 6 tips to give you the extra edge in your business model. 1. Don’t waste time at meetings- Don’t get locked into chatting with your party. You have a million things on your plate and if you have already established a repore with the person you are working with, don’t waste time [...]
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Business Tips: #1 New Client Calling Script
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by Vicky.
A quick script to help you call on prospective clients. Please modify as you see fit. Add details that will make it comfortable for you to read. If the client answers the phone– “Hello this is {insert your name} from {insert company}. I got your {contact info} from {how you got info}. Do you have [...]
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Business Tips: #2 The simple things
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by Vicky.
Quick Tips to help you add professionalism to your business card. –The Phone– When leaving phone messages, speak slowly and clearly. When leaving phone messages, repeat your number twice in case the phone signal hiccups. When talking on the phone, Smile… This will transfer to your voice and the caller will recognize that you are [...]
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How to defuse angry people
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by William.
OK… so ever have to deal with an irate customer? hehehe.. yes that question was rhetorical. I hated when you figure out that a client is seething for whatever reason and you are the one to deal with it. If you are in small business, the bucks stops with you so to speak… I mean [...]
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Social Media Etiquette for Your Business
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by William.
Below are some of the things Realtors should be aware of when getting started in Online Marketing. Please note that there is always an exception to the rule so remember this is meant as a guideline not in absolute terms. Experiment with different strategies and if something works for you.. stick with it. [...]
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How to enjoy cold calling
Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by Vicky.
Along with doing your accounting, cold calling is as about as much fun as watching a 6 hour foreign film without subtitles… BUT cold calling is important and will help you build your initial database or help you move past your current list to mine more leads and get new clients. These steps will help [...]
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5 ways to take “Prospect/Client” to “Super Client”
Posted on 13. Apr, 2011 by William.
These steps should be implemented to strengthen a relationship with your prospect and turn them into a sought after client or even friend. (heck, you can even call them a referral generating machine). Before and during the courtship period you are concerned with making the sale and taking care of the client but what happens [...]
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