Edward Johnson, PMP, CSM@TecFX

I am here to give you tools that can help you move forward in business or your career. In this article we are discussing time limits.

You have to understand your time limits when dealing with prospective clients. You need to keep the various stages of the sales process within acceptable parameters. For example, you do not want to spend an hour on the phone with someone during the initial phase unless your line of business calls for a longer duration in order to gather the necessary information. The information you gather should include timeframe, what the decision-making process is, who the decision-maker is, whether they have a budget, etc.