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The Trap Negotiators Fall Into

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Just like you wouldn’t sell steak for the cost of a taco, would you sell a car, a house, a piece of software or even services at a lower price without comparing your car or house or service to the buyer’s alternative? We’ve had the opportunity to consult with a range of industries from technology to heavy construction. I think not!

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3 Key Commercial Capabilities to serve customers and grow revenue

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The customer was a regional market leader in software technologies for online payments through a network of affiliates. Other relevant KPIs measure how efficiently the sales process is driven from its early stage to the final decision. They were facing a competitive threat from small players targeting their major customers.

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How complex is your complex sale? An analogy with Judo belts

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The core definition states that a B2B sale is complex when several people are involved in the purchase decision. A procurement person is chartered to buy concrete for a construction site or stainless-steel bolts and screws for a maker of industrial machines. Is this sufficient to capture the degree of complexity of a sale situation?