‣ Sales Tips for your consideration ……
� Practising and using the elevator pitch to explain the social start up � Dressing in a way that reflects the ethos , values , vision and mission of the social start up as you are representing the social start up and its members . � Speaking confidently about the social start up and its achievements . � Speaking naturally , spontaneously , and effectively without having to use notes . � Being creative and excited about the social start up and the product � Sharing real customer / member stories , feedback and testimonials � Telling the story of the social start up in an engaging way so that your potential customers / members are left wanting to know more . � Using Social Media and a website � Using print marketing and designing creative posters , flyers , brochures . � Inviting everyone supporting the social start up and the EPG to stalls , fairs , food markets , exhibits , special events etc . Surrounding themselves with supporters will give the participants ‟ stall a real positive buzz which will attract others to it .
� Making the stall or stand eye grabbing and noticeable to draw in potential customers . Recruit an artistic team member to work on a design for the way the stall will look .
� Having a selection of the products to trial and sell and to run regular demonstrations / tasters showing the product .
� Offering memorable give-aways such as coasters , magnets or pens to those who visit the stall and whether they buy or not .
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