171 Quotes About Small-business

You can't have an effective discussion on price until the prospect understands your value.

I think the biggest mistake salespeople make is they pretend they’re not salespeople but a consultant. The word changes, but the people are the same.

Woman are told they can’t start a business. They need more positive role models. Government Contracting can be a way to get started.

While “Yes madam,” or “At your service, sir,” might boost your ego, obsequiousness can also distract you from your project’s needs—and remember, flattery is not an indicator of professional service.

Don’t blindly trust Specialty Providers, because not all Providers in this category are equal—always consult your own circle of advisors when evaluating a Specialty Provider’s work. Just like a high-end Chinese-made car will never be equal to a high-end German-made car.

A Provider is not a magician. He cannot wave a magic wand and produce a perfect product—solutions take time and effort to produce... However, he will have an expertise in his field and he will use this expertise in his work. If you have chosen your Provider wisely, begin by trusting his expertise. Allow your Provider the freedom to do his work.

The only way to prove you are a women-owned, small business is to get certified. Otherwise, you are just like every small business out there.

I hate when a small business owned by a man claims to be women-owned. Certification ensures women are more than just a name on paper. The woman is the owner/operator.

This book will be a game changer for any introvert who hates selling orbelieves they just can’t do it. You can!—Neil Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Hustle and co-founder of Crazy Egg & Hello Bar