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Raising Prices When Costs are Rising

Braveheart Sales

When raw material prices return to more reasonable levels, when freight costs level out, when commodity prices normalize, the customers will push hard for discounts. Later when costs decline, secure discounts from suppliers quickly while holding onto price with your customers as long as possible.).

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5 BIG Risks when Pitching a Low-Ball Offer

Pipeliner

Hiring a talented candidate at a discounted salary is a win-win situation, right? The notion that you’re saving thousands of dollars by having low-ball offers accepted ignores a number of factors that prove disastrous for a company in the long run.

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Outbound Sales vs. Inbound Sales: How to Win Big With Each Strategy

Crunchbase

However, smart companies know the value of each. Educate your prospects on the pros and cons of your products rather than focusing on time-limited offers and flash discounts. Today’s companies are seeing the value of combining inbound and outbound selling to increase their possible pool of buyers.

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The 10-Point Strategy for Leading Sales Teams in a Recession

Sales Hacker

Don’t be tempted to discount. If you get sucked into the recession narrative and that money is suddenly tight, then you will likely go down the road of discounting — a road that leads to a negative buying experience. You might be thinking “How can discounting be harmful to the buyer?

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You Are the Ultimate in Added Value

Women Sales Pros

We will discount our price if you buy or sign before a certain deadline. In a time when it is increasingly difficult to have a truly unique product and to sustain it at a truly competitive price, the greatest advantage a company can have is its people.

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