Top Sales Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Fix Them)# Strategy series-97

Business Strategy Series-97 Top Sales Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Fix Them) Sales can make or break a small business. Yet, so many business owners unknowingly sabotage their success with avoidable mistakes. Whether S you're running a boutique, a service agency, or an online store — refining your sales approach is critical. Let’s break down the most common sales errors and how you can fix them before they cost you customers. 1. Selling to Everyone Mistake: Trying to appeal to everyone instead of a defined audience. Fix: Get crystal clear on your ideal customer profile (ICP). Focus your marketing and sales messaging directly to them. 2. Talking Too Much, Listening Too Little Mistake: Dominating the conversation with features instead of understanding customer needs. Fix: Practice active listening. Ask open-ended questions and let the customer explain their pain point...