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Group travel is down, but not out

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Paul Nolan According to an April survey by the Incentive Research Foundation, the top concern about participating in work or reward-related travel was the threat of an epidemic/pandemic at 33%, followed closely by severe weather at 29%. Incentives interrupted. This begs the question, what’s up with the weather scaredy-cats ?

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A Guide to Building a Referral Network for Your SMB

Act!

How to build a robust referral network High- quality referrals come with several benefits, including lower customer acquisition costs and improved brand loyalty. So, if you want to build a successful referral network network, a frictionless customer experience is non-negotiable. For instance, Act! A CRM platform like Act!

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The Easiest Ways to Increase Your Profits Now

Smooth Sale

You can also try upselling or cross-selling to existing customers or offering referral incentives to encourage customers to refer their friends and family. Look for ways to cut costs, such as reducing energy usage, negotiating lower rent or supplier costs, or outsourcing specific tasks to reduce labor costs.

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6 Sales Promotion Ideas to Leverage or Leave

Hubspot Sales

In fact, salespeople shouldn’t get in the habit of regularly using promotions when mastering essential negotiations skills. Swag is a promotion you provide to sow good will, interest, and loyalty. Instead, leverage a healthy incentive focused on time savings or additional services. Avoid: Discounts of More Than 50%.

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Straight Commission Can Deliver Twisted Results

The Pipeline

And it was in everyone’s interest to negotiate the right contract for the right customer. And now that we’ve got a compensation system that motivates us to show the customer just how much we can offer, we’re all incented to go that extra mile. customer loyalty. Now it was to everyone’s advantage to solve each other’s problems.

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Buying Patterns: 3 Helpful Ways to Respond to Buyer Priorities

LeadFuze

If buyers admit that your product or service is worth the asking price, it works against them in the negotiation. They don’t do this because they are dishonest or dislike you — it’s Negotiating 101. From a negotiation standpoint, a buyer may not be forthcoming in explaining the internal buying process because it weakens their position.

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The Dangers of Average Sales Skills

Janek Performance Group

However, what these equitable relationships don’t produce are testimonials, referrals, and lifetime loyalty. Developing sales skills such as effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving requires discipline. When the sales reps settle for average standards, they have no incentive to improve their skills.