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When a Buyer Goes Quiet: What to Send Instead of a Discount
A quiet buyer is rarely a lost buyer. 6 steps for UAE sales teams to follow up without discounting, with the messages to send. By Ramez Helou, Dubai.
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Why Salespeople Give Discounts Before the Customer Asks
Many salespeople give a discount before the customer ever asks for one - out of nerves, not pressure. We call it pre-caving. Because there’s no demand to point to, it’s almost invisible in a deal review, yet it quietly resets the price your customer expects to pay next time. The fix starts with one audit: in your last three deals, who mentioned the discount first - the buyer, or your side?
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How to Respond When a Customer Asks for a Discount: A Guide for UAE Sales Teams
Don't answer the number. 5 steps for UAE sales teams to handle discount requests and protect margin, from Dubai negotiation expert Ramez Helou.
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