Monday, July 16, 2007

Are You A Commodity?

Do you find yourself competing on price? Do you often talk to a prospect, think you have made the sale and then they decide to shop around and buy based on price? If this sounds familiar, then potential clients probably perceive you as a commodity. They think the service you're offering is much the same as the service offered by LOTS of other people. So it makes sense for them to shop around and buy the cheapest. Wouldn't you? I know you think your service is unique, and potential clients should be able to understand that and should be able to see your value. But if you're competing on price, this is a red flag that your potential clients don't see your unique value. Instead, they perceive you as a commodity. In this case, you need to do something about it -- and fas View the rest of this article


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