Every customer looks for 3 special benefits when they do business
with you. They may not specifically ask for these benefits. But you
could lose sales if you don't show that you can provide all 3.
1. Fast Results
Prospective customers may take a long time
deciding whether or not they will buy from you. But once they decide
to buy, they expect instant results. When people buy a hi-fi system
they want to take it home today. When they sign up with a gym, they
expect to look and feel better by the end of the week!
Look for ways that can reduce the time your customers have to wait
after a transaction before they can start enjoying the results of
their buying decision.
Try to deliver your product immediately. When
that's not possible, look for creative ways to provide a benefit
in the shortest time possible.
2. Easy Procedures
Customers want products that are easy to use
and services that produce results with as little effort as possible.
Stressing the "easy to use" characteristics
of your product or service in all your promotions will make the
customer more willing to buy. Convenience and ease of use are often
more important to customers than price.
Simplify your buying procedure too. Make it
easier for customers to buy from you and you will get more sales.
Notice, for example, how easy it is to get
a loan or mortgage these days, very often all that is required is
a signature as all the paperwork has been filled in by the loan
company on a telephone questionnaire.
3. Personal Attention
Every prospect and customer wants personal
attention.
When selling a house or a car for example,
it is the most attentive salesperson who really gives time to the
prospective customer, who most often lands the sale.
One way you can provide it is by giving them
an opportunity to ask questions.
Many will buy from you if they get valuable
information from your answers
So most prospective customers want
· Fast results,
· Easy procedures
· Personal attention.
Most won't ask for these benefits but they
won't buy from you unless they get them.
Make sure you provide all 3 of these special benefits
and look for ways to improve the quality of each and you will find
that extra business!
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