Recent Quotes
A few phrases I’ve run across recently.
We’ll work with you. Usually told to a potential customer by someone trying to win their business. Translation, “We really don’t want to do what you’re asking, will try to get out of it and don’t plan on doing it,” or “We have no idea what you’re talking about but don’t want to risk this deal so we had to say something.”
If you want something done, ask a busy person. Some people who aren’t busy or haven’t been busy can’t seem to find time for anything. Then there are those who juggle a demanding job, family, hobbies and still have time to get extra work done. Bottom line, consider giving work to productive people rather whoever happens to be free at the moment.
It’s not just the deals you win, it’s also the deals you walk away from. Winning deals is great and any business has to win them from time to time, but a bad deal can suck your resources dry, frustrate your staff, and never lead to much revenue. Keep a good nose for bad deals and when you sniff one out, run away. Fast.