Category: Sales Training Tips

Are you considering a website for your business, but feel intimidated with the lingo? Will your website be responsive? What hosting service should you use? How will you build the site, add pages, posts, and various features you need?

Relax. That is where we come in. We would be as overwhelmed in trying to develop a supply chain flow, choosing a vendor for produce/products we need, meal planning, menu development, real estate contracts, pipe fittings, barber blade usage, and so many other things that are the specialties each of you reading this hold.

At On The Prairie Marketing, we understand the needs and concerns of other small businesses. Just as your small business operates to provide the best service at the lowest prices to meet your customers’ needs, we also operate on that same principle.

If you are considering a website, we will offer a free consultation and develop a prototype for your review before you make the commitment for your business to expand.

For websites and Social Media packages, we have some of South Dakota’s lowest rates.

If you have ever looked at having a website designed for your business, odds are you found prices from $500 to a $1,000, or even more. Our prices start as low as $120 and offer much more than their lowest priced packages. Does that mean we offer less? No.

Basic website (Up to 10 pages, full support by our On The Prairie Staff, one website change per month, and unlimited email accounts for only $120 per year (can be paid quarterly).

Additional options can include “Daily Specials” or “Weekly Specials” website updates, additional pages, and adding an online store to allow customers to order from their homes (online store prices will vary based on needs).

All websites will be designed to fit the wants and needs of the business owner.

Basic Social Media includes at least professionally created and managed Facebook and Twitter accounts, with at least 2 postings per week (approved by the business owner).  The Business Owner will also have access to create/edit postings and respond to messages (owner will be notified by On The Prairie Marketing when messages arrive or if any posts require their attention). The Basic Social Media package is just $10 per month (billed monthly).

Additional options include other social media platforms, increased amounts of postings, and sponsored (boosted) posts.

The Basic Website bundled with the Basic Social Media package is only $200 per year when bundled.

All price quotes will include applicable taxes. Rates do not increase to “Regular” rates after an introductory period. The Basic and any Add On rates quoted are guaranteed.

If just $10 a month is affordable, then consider whether your business needs a website. 

To request free, no cost, no obligation consultation to determine how a website can best benefit your small business, please call or text: (605) 681-6877, email marketing@ontheprairie.agency, or visit: http://ontheprairie.agency/marketing/

“Time. I just need more time.”

Have you ever found yourself saying this while trying to meet deadlines at work? The main causes of not meeting deadlines are those little “ankle biter” tasks that pop up throughout your day, and neglected obligations from earlier commitments.

The biggest questions our Sales Trainers are asked are “How do I avoid those?” or “How do I still get them done without missing my deadlines?”

The truth is, you will never “avoid” the “ankle biters” and additional tasks unless you are able to clearly demonstrate that you are already tasked out.

The answer to getting them done without missing deadlines is to organize your tasks at hand to intertwine them with your main priorities and obligations. Without fitting them into a plan developed to succeed, you will most likely fail or lose time while working to succeed.

Our proven Time Management Quadrant System allows you to organize what must be done, and when, to ensure you meet your deadlines, do not miss any obligations, and avoid those “ankle biters” from causing your delay.

It is a very simple, easy to use system which divides out the workload and the time constraints to accomplish them. It is as simple as “A, B, C, & D.” The question we ask you is, “Can you afford to not use a Time Management technique which will help you meet those deadlines and end the stress?”

Have you found yourself pondering the question, “Does my business need a website?”

If you have asked yourself this question, the obvious answer is then, “If you are asking yourself, then your business probably does.”

Here are 5 reasons your business should have a website:

1.  Your main competitors do (or do not) have a website. Either be the first or be the best. This is perhaps the most important reason to consider having a website.

If your competition has a website, are you trying to stay competitive? Do you want to have an edge by not only having a website, but a better website which is more interactive? Potential new customers are looking for a reason to give their hard-earned money to the business which offers the most for less.

If your competition does not have websites, are you ready to be the first, a pioneer in your area and industry? Having a website when others do not will allow you to stand out and your customers will take notice.
Not having a website could cost you business. A lack of a good website could be a missed opportunity. Speaking of missing opportunities, remember that you only get one chance to make a good first impression.

2.  According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses with a website generate 39% more revenue every year than those without a website.

3.  Credibility with potential customers. Current customers already know your business and quality of service. A website allows potential customers to preview your business, products, and possibly reviews of your business. A website gives the perception that you are serious about your business and your dedication to your customers. In business, perception is everything.

4.    “Google It” is the catch phrase for conducting internet research before making a decision about which businesses to visit. If your business relies on at least 10% of new customers from outside your area, then it is important to help
those customers find you. Having a website is convenient for those looking for what you offer and allows you to provide more information to fit their particular needs than traditional radio, television, print, or billboard advertising will do. “You can say more, with less.”

5.   A website offers flexibility in your advertising to instantly communicate with the public. Monthly or weekly deals can be updated easily. Daily specials can be posted to allow both regular and potential customers to stay up to date on your offers.

     Websites run 24 hours a day and can have updates scheduled for you, freeing up your time. Unlike other forms of advertising, websites do not leave surplus advertising literature, allows one change/update to reach everyone, and websites are easy to locate again-unlike business cards or flyers which often get misplaced.

     Social media can be integrated with a website to extend your reach. Combining the power of a website and social media can double the reach of just a website alone.

According to an article in  Inc. magazine, over half of all small businesses do not have a website. Many small business owners believe they do not have the time for a website, or that a website will cost too much.

If a website availability were low-cost, and not take away any of your time, would your business have a website? Would you consider just $10 a month low-cost enough to have a professionally managed website?

For websites and Social Media packages, we have some of South Dakota’s lowest rates.

If you have ever looked at having a website designed for your business, odds are you found prices from $500 to a $1,000, or even more. Our prices start as low as $120 and offer much more than their lowest priced packages. Does that mean we offer less? No.

At On The Prairie Marketing, we are also a small business. We understand the needs and concerns of other small businesses. Just as your small business operates to provide the best service at the lowest prices to meet your customers’ needs, we also operate on that same principle.

Basic website (Up to 10 pages, full support by our On The Prairie Staff, one website change per month, and unlimited email accounts for only $120 per year (can be paid quarterly).

Additional options can include “Daily Specials” or “Weekly Specials” website updates, additional pages, and adding an online store to allow customers to order from their homes (online store prices will vary based on needs).

All websites will be designed to fit the wants and needs of the business owner.

Basic Social Media includes at least professionally created and managed Facebook and Twitter accounts, with at least 2 postings per week (approved by the business owner).  The Business Owner will also have access to create/edit postings and respond to messages (owner will be notified by On The Prairie Marketing when messages arrive or if any posts require their attention). The Basic Social Media package is just $10 per month (billed monthly).

Additional options include other social media platforms, increased amounts of postings, and sponsored (boosted) posts.

The Basic Website bundled with the Basic Social Media package is only $200 per year when bundled.

All price quotes will include applicable taxes. Rates do not increase to “Regular” rates after an introductory period. The Basic and any Add On rates quoted are guaranteed.

If just $10 a month is affordable, then consider whether your business needs a website. 

To request free, no cost, no obligation consultation to determine how a website can best benefit your small business, please call or text: (605) 681-6877, email marketing@ontheprairie.agency, or visit: http://ontheprairie.agency/marketing/

In today’s technology driven world, the internet is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to attract new customers. If you wish to grow your business, consider marketing your business online.

If you decide to expand, the marketing world can seem hectic, but there are numerous low cost, effective ways to begin. The easiest methods are having a website and maximizing social media. Unfortunately, many business owners are failing to take advantage of these opportunities, as well as other websites which allow customers to leave reviews and post information about your business.

There are also smartphone apps which allow customers to “check in” to your establishment, leave reviews and even upload photographs. Often these sites and apps will allow the business owner to offer specials, enticing potential customers to visit and leave reviews.

Reviews are important as you only get one shot at a good first impression, but getting that opportunity is the hard part.

Is your business using these free websites and apps to gain attention? Do you have a website and social media to help potential customers search for your business? Does your competition?

If you do not, and want to start using any of them, that is where we come in. During our free consultation, we can set your business up on at least one website and one app which allow reviews and check ins.

For websites and Social Media packages, we have some of South Dakota’s lowest rates.

Basic website (Up to 10 pages, full support by our On The Prairie Staff, one website change per month, and unlimited email accounts for only $120 per year (can be paid quarterly).

Additional options include “Daily Specials” or “Weekly Specials” website updates, additional pages, and an online store to allow customers to order from their homes (online store prices will vary based on needs).

All websites will be designed to fit the wants and needs of the business owner.

Basic Social Media includes a Professionally created Facebook and Twitter accounts, with at least 2 postings per week (approved by the business owner).  Business Owner will have access to create postings and respond to messages (owner will be notified by On The Prairie Marketing when messages arrive or if any posts require their attention). The Basic Social Media package is just $10 per month (billed monthly).

Additional options include other social media platforms, increased amounts of postings, and sponsored (boosted) posts.

The Basic Website bundled with the Basic Social Media package is only $200 per year when bundled.

All price quotes will include applicable taxes. These are not introductory rates. Rates do not increase to “Regular” rates as the Basic and any Add On rates quoted are guaranteed.

To begin discussing your marketing goals and developing a strategy, please call or text: (605) 681-6877, email marketing@ontheprairie.agency, or complete this form:

In Sales, the top 20% of Sales People are responsible for 80% of the sales. So how do you increase your team’s sales?

One concept is known as “Moving the Middle” to increase sales. But how can you move the middle 60% if 80% of all sales come from the top 20%?

By training and developing the bottom 20% to generate more leads and prospects along with training the middle 60% to more effectively close more sales, the volume of sales will increase for the team.

The top 20% tend to have a natural drive to outperform the others, and will increase their sales on their own. Using both sustainment and advanced sales training for the top 20%, they will be able to close more sales than before and keep their level above the rest.

Properly “Moving The Middle” does not increase the percentage of top sales people, or leave the middle void. It brings the bottom 20% to where the middle currently is, making the low 20% an acceptable level.

By “Moving The Middle” with proper, professional training, everyone succeeds and the overall team sales production increases.

Are you looking to move the middle with your team? Let us sit down with you and develop a training plan with a free consultation.

“Everyday you do nothing to change your current situation is another day your situation does not improve.”

Contact us today, and prepare for a stronger tomorrow.

As On The Prairie has begun providing an absolutely FREE Small Business Directory for South Dakota,

As the CEO I have directed that the first 50 SoDak Small Businesses in our Smaller Communities be offered the opportunity to receive a website for just $50 the first year*. If you know of a Small Business in a Smaller Community of South Dakota, let them know about this offer. They can sign up here.

*Offer includes:

-Domain Registration (Purchase of the website name)
-Creating your basic website (up to 10 pages)
-Full support by our On The Prairie Staff
-One change/Update per month (corrections do not count)
-Unlimited email accounts.

The website will be designed to fit the wants and needs of the business owner. Online stores, “daily” or “weekly specials” posts, and social media management are additional fees based on requests. Regular value of $120 per year.

If you own a Small Business and have waited to try a website, this is your opportunity.

Offer only valid for the first 50 Small Businesses (under 50 employees) to submit the request for a free online listing, located in a South Dakota community with less than 5,000 residents. To check your community, click here.