Thursday, September 8, 2011

Thoughtful Thursdays - Relevant information adds value

You know that following up with your customers is important. Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you just do not know what to say beyond what you have already said and consequently avoided making the call?

You do not want to be a pest and reiterate what has already been stated and understood, but you do want to stay top of mind with your customer.

Maintaining contact without being a pest can be a challenge. One way to look at the task is to always be mindful of adding value when communicating. Relevant information is valuable and if you become a know source for reliable information it can work in your favour.

Communicate information your customer will be interested in. This could be industry news or information about their target markets. Do not assume they see everything  that is published. One way to source this type of information is to set up a Google alerts that come into your mailbox. Social media is another way to keep your finger on the pulse of an industry. Follow credible tweeters, join and participate in Linkedin groups that have relevance to your business.

This kind of information is often appreciated and will help keep you top of mind with your customer.

Good selling,
Richard

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