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80/20 Rules

The ultimate goal of increasing sales and productivity will not come to fruition without a calculated effort. Top professionals have mastered the fundamentals of Pareto's Principle or the 80/20 Rule. From a retail perspective, this means that that 80 percent of all sales come from 20 percent of clients. Armed with this data, entrepreneurs should consider:

• Identifying the clients who comprise the 20 percent
• Identifying the buying patterns of the 20 percent
• Meeting and exceeding the expectations of the 20 percent
• Fostering those relationships with extra vigor
• Identifying and rewarding top salespeople who've cultivated the 20 percent

Empower your employees with the tools they need, and your profit margins will increase gradually over time. By implementing a sales program that fosters self-confidence, your sales people will not simply perform well -- they'll make your business soar.

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