How Has The Coronavirus Impacted Your Sales

For a few months now we have heard about the Coronavirus (Covid19) spreading from China and slowly creeping around the globe. This week we got a big dose of reality with more cases popping up in the US, followed by the cancellation of conferences, ballgames, schools and other events. Even celebrities are being diagnosed with the virus.

I personally have had some clients put off appointments indefinitely due to travel restrictions And since I do presentations to groups, large and small, I have heard through the grapevine that some of my upcoming meetings may be postponed.

My advice for all is to be vigilant, listen to health professionals and take precautions. Also, remember that even though it may not be affecting your business, it could definitely be hurting someone else's. Many industries could be harmed, as we are seeing in the markets, and those businesses have employees that may have been planning on buying from you. If they need to put that purchase on hold for now be empathetic as things will turn around and those clients will return.

How is all of this affecting you and your business? Have you taken precautions? Are you still booking appointments or group meetings? Let us know in the comments below.

Chris Castanes is a professional speaker who helps sales people succeed through workshops and humorous presentations. For booking information, click here. He's also the president of Surf Financial Brokers selling life and disability insurance in several states.

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