While small businesses struggle to make sense of how to operate during no contact, quarantine orders, there is a great deal of uncertainty with how to handle much needed NEW business. Closing deals and signing contracts is a critical concern among business owners not just for growth but for survival; yet for customers, it\u2019s probably the lowest priority or concern.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it, committing to anything right now is a risk because there is no end in sight and business owners aren\u2019t sure of their own future.<\/p>\n

Respectively, top concerns are when and where will we get funding<\/em><\/strong>, how will we maintain our employees <\/strong>and how will we recover from this massive shutdown \u2013and most importantly, when will business resume?<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

Depending on the industry, any pending sales that were on the brink of closing prior to the quarantine has been put on hold or put OFF \u2013 indefinitely<\/span> in some cases.<\/p>\n

So, what SHOULD you be doing right now?<\/p>\n

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In the meantime, rather than call customers and ASK for sales or ask when they\u2019ll pay their bills or even when they will place their next order; instead, here’s a list of immediate customer outreach strategies<\/u><\/strong> you can apply in the next 48 hours so that you stay in rapport, stay relevant and let them know just how much you care about them.<\/p>\n

What you shouldn\u2019t do is adhere to a \u2018that\u2019s our policy\u2019 attitude. Being inflexible or unwilling to adapt to the challenges your clients face is extremely risky. This will not only PROVE to be a failing strategy but a disastrous one at that. Here is what you should be doing or watch the brief video below:<\/p>\n