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Increase Business by Squashing Your Fear of Phones
   
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Getting Software Developed For Your Business
At some point, your business is going to need to have some software development. Maybe your business is small, but .....
Phone skills are very important when you have your own home business. If you are like me, when I started out, then you may think you are going to work entirely online and not use the phone. However, there will come times in your business when you must talk on the phone. In fact, you will probably talk on the phone a lot when you have an online home business.At some point, your business is going to need to have some software development. Maybe your business is small, but .....
There are times when you will need to call prospects, talk to business partners, answer questions that someone has, or some other business task that requires the phone. You may be saying, No matter what I guarantee I will never call anyone but what if someone calls you? You will need phone skills then too!
The problem with this phone fact is that most people are scared to talk business on the phone. We have a fear of failure or rejection on the phone that causes us to make mistakes in our speech, forget what we want to say, or just totally freeze up. Dont let this fear stop you or slow you down. You can actually develop great phone skills rather quickly.
If you want to reap all the benefits of being your own boss then you will have to overcome your fear sooner or later. In order to complete this task you must develop a strong desire to have good phone skills and let nothing stand in your way.
Think about it, when you are on the phone the other person cant see you. They dont know if you have messed up or said something wrong. They dont know that you havent showered today. They cant see that you are nervous or scared. Also, if you really get bogged down, and need to get out, all you have to do is hang-up. So, what are you really scared of? If its still rejection then get used to it! You will get rejected more times than not. We all do!
Not Just A Hobby
When I started talking to my friends about starting an on-line store, one of them said "Why don't you just sell stuff on eBay?" I thought that was kind of funny. Surely, there are lots of people selling stuff on eBay who consider their .....
Dont know how to start? Here are five basic techniques to help you in acquiring your new phone skills:When I started talking to my friends about starting an on-line store, one of them said "Why don't you just sell stuff on eBay?" I thought that was kind of funny. Surely, there are lots of people selling stuff on eBay who consider their .....
1) The Opening-If you are the one doing the calling then you must have a good way to open up the conversation. You really only have a few seconds before the person on the other end decides whether they are going to listen or not. There are a few things in your opening that you need to have; your name, the reason for the call, and why they should care about what you have to say. You should also be prepared with some basic opening information in case someone calls you out of the blue. Rehearse all of your openings often so it becomes like second nature to you.
2) Your Attitude-Smile during the conversation. Its true that they cant see you but smiling will make your voice sound positive, upbeat, and friendly. You also need to be confident. Your confidence will show them that you truly stand by your product or business. They must believe that they really need you. Remember NO might really mean I still need to be convinced.
3) Manners-Its really easy to get caught up in a conversation and start talking like you do with your friends. Remember this is a professional call. Avoid repeated phrases or nervous laughs. Dont chew gum or eat while on the phone. Also, keep your mouth a few inches from the phone so you arent too loud or muffled. Most of all, watch your language. Nothing will end your conversation faster than letting one of those naughty 4-letter words slip out.
4) Surroundings-It is best to be in a quiet and comfortable place away from distractions. If you are interrupted you may forget what you were saying causing you to sound very unprofessional.
5) Information-It is a very good idea to have everything you may need readily available. Have all information organized and accessible within seconds. At the very least you should have your website open, the compensation plan in front of you, and a list of answers to frequently asked questions handy. Another very important tool to have is a script. With a script you have your lines in front of you ready to go. However, its best not to totally rely on a script. I say this because the conversation can stray from it very easily.
Don't Wait - Sell The Future Now!
Just as you are about to say good-bye to your hair stylist, you get the question, shall we make our next appointment?
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Well, there you go! Now you have some basic techniques to help you squash your fear of phones and become more professional. I doubt you will be able to do it in one day but with some practice, repetition, and persistence you will sound like a veteran in no time. Trust me if you face your fear now it will pay off big later!Just as you are about to say good-bye to your hair stylist, you get the question, shall we make our next appointment?
Most businesses sell .....
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