Welcome to business.govt.nz

Generating sales

At the end of the day, business is all about making a sale. Whether you're a natural sales person or a budding sales star, you'll need to understand the sales process and develop sales techniques that work for your business. This is an introduction to generating sales and encouraging repeat business.

Online training: Presenting and pitching Opens in a new window

This free online training module will help you increase your success rate when pitching to new clients to gain their business. At some stage most businesses need to get in front of a potential customer and pitch (present) their business or product. It is designed to take 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

This information is brought to you by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

How to make an effective sale

Making a successful sales pitch is one of the most important skills a business owner will need to master. Follow these eight simple steps to help make your sale a success.

This information is brought to you by The Small Business Company

Tips when pitching for business

How effective is your pitching style? Make sure your proposals are accepted by following these simple tips on how to sway the customer's decision your way. Also hints on how to sell the best option to your customer.

This information is brought to you by The Small Business Company

How understanding your customers can increase your sales Opens in a new window

Understanding your customers and developing products and services for different customer groups and their needs is a crucial step in growing your business. Find out how to acquire new profitable customers, retain the ones you have and convince your existing customers to buy more, and watch your business and your profits grow.

This information is brought to you by PriceWaterhouseCoopers

How to find new customers Opens in a new window (PDF)

You always need new customers, both to expand trade and to replace customers lost. This National Bank solution guide gives business owners 11 tips on how to gain those extra customers.

This information is brought to you by National Bank of New Zealand

Managing customer relationships Opens in a new window (PDF)

Managing positive interactions with your clients is one of the most important and profitable things you can do. This article for business owners provides communications advice and solutions for your business' needs.

This information is brought to you by Lindsay Consulting Ltd

How to encourage repeat clientele

How do you make yourself stand out in today’s market? This article explains how some well known companies have gained their point of difference over competitors. Discover how to create customer loyalty and guaranteed customer satisfaction.

This information is brought to you by The Small Business Company

Simple sales techniques for today’s world Opens in a new window

Cold calling potential customers might not be an effective sales approach for your business. This article outlines some alternative techniques you can use to generate sales from new and existing customers, including how to use your website to create leads and simple tips to improve your face-to-face selling.

This information is brought to you by Home Business New Zealand


My business

Register for 'my business' and you'll be able to subscribe to our e-newsletter, receive email alerts and save your work and favourite topics to come back to.

Sign in

Login

I've forgotten my password

Did you know?

An employment offer must be in writing and staff employed after October 2000 must have written employment agreements.

Tell me more