Thursday, 21 July 2011

Collect some Golden Apples


How do we boost the bottom line? – without doubt the most hackneyed question in business. There are 2 obvious solutions, (a) Cut operating costs and (b) Boost Revenue. If you’re the FD you’ll probably aim for the double.

The Sales Director only has one shot in his/her armoury namely increase sales. Sales targets can always be raised but a sense of commercial realism also needs to be applied.

If you are marketing a totally unique product or service the task is easier but for the most part there are many companies offering a similar range of products in a broadly similar price range.

If Sales people are required to shake the tree and collect the Golden Apples then it is vital that they are not only supported with a superb product but an equally impressive after sales service.

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