{"id":1503,"date":"2013-12-19T16:28:37","date_gmt":"2013-12-19T16:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/?p=900"},"modified":"2013-12-19T16:28:37","modified_gmt":"2013-12-19T16:28:37","slug":"how-to-think-on-your-feet-when-asked-about-your-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/how-to-think-on-your-feet-when-asked-about-your-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to think on your feet when asked about your small business"},"content":{"rendered":"
Being able to express your thoughts clearly and intelligently when the unexpected happens is a valuable skill for new business, when you\u2019re networking or when you\u2019re negotiating with a potential small business partner or supplier. \u00a0While some people seem to be natural at thinking on their feet, you easily can adopt a few techniques to help when you find yourself feel at a loss for words \u2013 or the right words. \u00a0While every public speaking coach has suggestions, these are the ones that I have found most useful:<\/p>\n<\/a>How is your small business different from the competition?\u00a0 What kind of service can I expect if I do business with you? <\/i>You probably routinely get asked these questions or similar ones during new business meetings \u2013 in person or over a video conference<\/a> – and by now you\u2019ve worked out the answers to readily reply. \u00a0But meetings never follow a script and no doubt you\u2019ve found yourself in situations where you are unprepared for someone\u2019s question. Or you\u2019re with a customer or prospect and the conversation takes an unexpected turn and you can\u2019t think of the right thing to say — so you say nothing or say too much.<\/p>\n