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How To Overcome
The 4 Reasons People Don't Buy From You Copyright 2004 Bob Leduc http://BobLeduc.com
Sales are produced by
people. It doesn't matter if you're selling lemonade to tourists or
airplanes to governments. Even on the Internet, every sale is the result of
a live person or group of people deciding to buy from you.
Unfortunately, many decide NOT to buy from you.
Would you like to increase
the number of sales you get? It's easier than you think. There are only 4
reasons why people decide not to buy from you. Once you understand the
psychology behind each of them you can implement proven strategies to
neutralize their impact and get a higher percentage of sales.
Reason #1: No
Need
People in our modern society
rarely buy something because they need it. They buy something because they
want it. When prospective customers say, "I don't need your product" they
really mean, "I don't want it". How can you avoid losing these sales?
Target your marketing. Promote your business only among people likely to
have a strong desire for the benefits provided by your product or
service.
Example: A network marketer
will lose money by advertising a business opportunity in the local
newspaper. Most readers aren't interested in a business opportunity.
Instead, she can generate a lot of business by advertising in trade
magazines, newsletters or ezines read by opportunity seekers.
Reason #2: No
Money
Consumers and businesses
rarely avoid buying something because they don't have (or can't get) the
money needed to make the purchase. They avoid buying what you offer because
they place a higher priority on spending money for something
else.
You can get these sales by
making YOUR product or service their priority. What is the most pressing
problem you can solve for prospects in your targeted market? Dramatize how
they'll feel when your product or service eliminates that problem. Make
it so important they'll move your offer to the top of their priority
list.
Tip: You can demonstrate a
low cost for your product or service by breaking down the price to its
lowest time increment. For example, "Enjoy all of this for less than 90
cents a day" (for something priced at $325 a year).
Reason #3: No
Hurry
Many people tend to
procrastinate after they decide to buy something. As time passes some will
forget why your product or service is so important. They'll be distracted by
other priorities and forget all about you. You'll lose the
business.
You can avoid losing sales
because of "no hurry" by rewarding customers for taking immediate action and
penalizing those who don't. For example, offer a special discount price
or a special bonus for ordering before a deadline.
Reason #4: No
Trust
Most people fear losing
something they have more than they desire gaining something they want. This
fear causes many people to avoid buying something they really want. They're
reluctant to buy because they might not get what they expect from your
product or service and they'll lose their money.
You have to remove this
perceived risk to avoid losing business because of "no trust". Here are 3
way I've found effective for any business...
1. Eliminate the risk by
offering to return all their money if they don't like what they
get.
2. Provide reassurance with
testimonials from satisfied customers.
3. Increase your credibility
by allowing customers to communicate directly with you. For example, give
them your direct phone number. You'll only get calls from serious
prospects who want the reassurance of dealing with a real
person.
There are only 4 reasons why
people decide not to buy from you. You can increase your sales and profits
by understanding the thinking behind each reason and implementing proven
strategies to neutralize their impact.
Bob Leduc spent 20 years
helping businesses like yours find new customers and increase sales. He just
released a New Edition of his manual, How To Build Your Small Business Fast
With Simple Postcards ...and launched *BizTips from Bob*, a newsletter
to help small businesses grow and prosper. You'll find his low-cost
marketing methods at: http://BobLeduc.com or call: 702-658-1707
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