John Pyron, the Business Doctor

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Tips to Grow Sales in a Down Economy

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A down economy does not have to be a negative pressure on a business or company. In fact, a down economy can present an opportunity for the company or business who can take advantage of it. The overall point in a down economy is to improve or grow sales, and part of that process is removing what does not work and replacing it with what does. Sometimes things that are effective are not as obvious as policies and procedures that do not work or are as effective as they should be. A down economy is a great time to alter the sales strategy to improve sales and be in a better position when robust economic conditions return.

To improve sales and take advantage of the down economy’s opportunity, there are several good tips with which to begin the process. However, it should be mentioned that these are not limited and there are always new and innovative ways to improve sales.

  • Streamline the Sales Plan or Force
  • Implement a responsive customer service format
  • Develop new strategies to reflect current conditions
  • Bring in outsourced experts to analysis and then train your sales team.

Streamlining the sale team is perhaps the easiest. It is important to understand that this does not necessarily mean a reduction in staffing, only a effective analysis of the effectiveness of the current team and if resources can be better allotted or distributed to make the team more efficient. This brings us to the tip of developing new strategies to reflect the current conditions. Again looking at what is not working under the current strategy and looking and developing new strategies that are reflexive of the current sales parameters and conditions. All of which can be put in place in combination with implementing a responsive customer format, in a sense creating value for the customer in the relationship between your business and the consumer. This fact along will help improve sales but when applied with the results of the other tips, it offers the opportunity to significantly increase sales numbers.

Perhaps the most important tip and one that both encompasses and replaces the other types is the outsourcing of outside sales analysis and training. In a down economy, many businesses take the bunker down approach but by bringing an outside sales consultant, you can potentially increase current sales but have in place a long term sales strategy and plan that will allow your business to be in a better overall position. An outside consultant and outside training can enhance your company in any economy and should be considered the first tip.

As previously mentioned, a down economy gives you and your business the opportunity to improve your overall business outlook over the long term. Having a responsive customer service, streamlining your sales teams, developing new strategies and by outsourcing your training and add outside consultants, your ability to generate and grow sales will become a reality. Again, these are not the only means or tips of handling a down economy and a sales consultant will certainly be able to add more, thus take the opportunity for your business and don’t let a down economy get you down.

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