This ONE mistake could be costing you thousands of pounds ￡￡￡￡

I know how hard it is out there right now and securing your Ideal Customer is even harder now than before.?

Slow sales don’t just affect your bank account, they result in many other emotions.

·????? Loss of motivation

·????? Self-doubt

·????? Confidence knocks

·????? Stress and anxiety

·????? Frustration

·????? Fear of failure

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When our sales start to dip we often look towards the Sales process, pricing or products.? This isn’t necessarily the problem, it’s often something a bit closer to your business.?

To help you with being more effective and maintain a healthy sales pipeline and keep your customers loyalty I’ve put together my top 10 tips for being more effective with customer contact.?

Business is evolving and you must evolve with it to stay ahead of the game.

These pointers will help you to build an engaged customer base that converts into sales for your ideal clients:

Get to Know Your Ideal Client Inside Out

• Develop detailed buyer personas to understand their pain points, desires, and what motivates them to act.
• Tailor your communication style, content, and offers to speak directly to their needs.

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Personalise Your Approach

This might sound simple but is often overlooked!

• Use your customer’s name, reference past interactions, and address their specific concerns or goals.
• Personalisation fosters trust and makes your client and customer feel valued, leading to stronger relationships.

Focus on Building Relationships, Not Just Making Sales

• Show genuine interest in your clients and their success. Reach out to offer help or insights without pushing for a sale every time. Offer them something for FREE that you know will add value.
• Build long-term loyalty by nurturing your client relationships through consistent, meaningful conversations.? This is where your sales funnel and nurture sequence is invaluable.

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Use Multiple Channels of Communication

• Engage with your customers through their preferred communication channels, different clients have a different style of communicating.? Ask them what their preference method is?? It could be email, social media, phone calls, or messaging apps.? Exploit the tech!
• Make it easy for them to reach you by being present where they spend their time.? Meet your customer where they are!

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Don’t hang around to respond and be efficient

• Timely responses show that you care and value their time and business. Even if you don’t have an answer immediately, acknowledge their inquiry and follow up promptly.? Don’t leave a potential customer hanging and ghosting is a big NO-NO.? Remember people talk to people!
• Fast responses can be the difference between closing a sale or losing a potential customer.

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Provide Value with Every Interaction

• Educate, inform, and inspire your clients with helpful tips, guides, or relevant content.
• Position yourself as an expert and trusted resource in your field by consistently offering value in every interaction.

Keep Track of Customer Interactions

• Use a CRM tool, there are lots of great tools out there and some are free! This enables you to keep detailed records of all communications and preferences and build a customer history.
• This allows you to maintain a clear picture of where each customer is in their journey and helps personalise future interactions.

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Be Clear, Consistent, and Honest

• Honesty and integrity should always be top of your interactions, avoid over-promising and under-delivering. Set clear expectations and consistently meet or exceed them.
• Clients will appreciate transparency and reliability; over time this builds long-term trust.

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Follow Up Regularly (But Don’t Be Pushy)

• Stay top of mind with well-timed follow-ups, whether it’s checking in after a service or sending a thank-you note after a sale.
• Provide useful information, such as an article, case study, or offer that will interest them, rather than just pushing for the next sale.

Leverage Testimonials and Social Proof

• Share client success stories, testimonials, and case studies to build credibility and showcase your value.? Clients often welcome the opportunity to feature in a piece about your business.
• When potential clients see that others like them have benefited from your services, it builds trust and encourages them to engage with you.

Some of these might be obvious, but with busy lives and business to run we can sometimes lose sight of the important and little things that matter, not only to us but also our customers.

My rule of thumb tends to be, “Treat your customers and you would like to be treated” with that mindset you can’t stray too far from the path of success.

These tips not only enhance your customer relationships but also increase your chances of converting leads into loyal customers who trust your brand and become repeat buyers.

To help you build your business and obtain greater visibility please find the link to my FREE “10 Ways to Build A Free Online Community” – Your guide to creating a thriving online space.

These tips form part of a module of my new B.E.A.S.T Programme which is designed to help you Create the life you want to life and build the Business of your Dreams.

If you would like to know more about me, or how I can help to ensure you have a Business Strategy in place to help your business to grow, please just get in touch DM or email [email protected] and we can arrange a chat.