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It is a promise in the form of gift, given to motivate people to sell, or to encourage people to buy your products or services. In the business sector, both an employee and customer 7) Be ready with your own question. If you ask for questions, the worst thing that can happen is to have no one ask a question! If that happens, simply be ready with “One question that I get asked often is…” and then answer the question and thank the group for their time. Try these tips next time you have to speak or make a presentation. You’ll be comfortable and you’ll own your audience.
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