Representing your position in a sale

Bailey · 23-01-2011, 11:30:04 PM

I'm sure there's a multitude of approaches on this one. But, from a business standpoint there's also an equal amount of methods of shooting yourself in the foot.

Given the amount of postings, emails or whatever contact method we choose to use. The number of individuals that think (and act) as if they are the 'The Third Person' ie,

We are:
Our Company
Our Business
And the rest - Trust me give it a rest.

All Businesses right from the 'one man trader' up to the 'multi-national' understand 'Due diligence' apparently far more than domain sellers. If you really want to impress then include a registered address - company registration, anything that substantiates your " We are statement"

And if the truth is your really operating from the bedroom you share with your younger brother - Call a spade-a-Spade. without undermining any strength the domain has.

Some of the best approaches I've ever seen start with "I" and end with something like "thank you for your time" - The worst try to be something they're not, It's an easy mistake that I certainly made in the past and every newcomer and the many that should Know far better continue to make.

Edwin · 23-01-2011, 11:44:53 PM

Good advice. If you're a Nominet member, mention that. If you're a registrar, mention that too. Basically, the more reassurance you can provide the better. Oh, and pop your VAT reg number next to your company number if you're VAT registered, that says something as well...

Bailey · 23-01-2011, 11:51:40 PM

Spot on Edwin - but given the number of approaches/postings from those that don't understand that giving 'accurate representatation' - 'sets the scene' is something that really needs correcting. And nothing wrong with operating under the 12 month revolving VAT threshold - it's a perfectly reasonable figure for a single trader to operate within

Edwin · 24-01-2011, 12:04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bailey

And nothing wrong with operating under the 12 month revolving VAT threshold - it's a perfectly reasonable figure for a single trader to operate within

Absolutely. I wasn't suggesting otherwise - I was merely pointing out that IF you're VAT registered, why not make that fact pretty obvious? After all, we're in an industry that relies entirely on impressions - we're selling virtual property to people we (likely) never meet or even speak to, so absolutely everything that can help should help...

richrf · 24-01-2011, 12:57:39 AM

Thanks for the advice. I am taking lots of notes. Something I had not considered before but will definitely include the information in my proposals.

Thanks,

Rich

23-01-2011, 11:30:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bailey Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Essex UK Posts: 1,617 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	Representing your position in a sale I'm sure there's a multitude of approaches on this one. But, from a business standpoint there's also an equal amount of methods of shooting yourself in the foot. Given the amount of postings, emails or whatever contact method we choose to use. The number of individuals that think (and act) as if they are the 'The Third Person' ie, We are: Our Company Our Business And the rest - Trust me give it a rest. All Businesses right from the 'one man trader' up to the 'multi-national' understand 'Due diligence' apparently far more than domain sellers. If you really want to impress then include a registered address - company registration, anything that substantiates your " We are statement" And if the truth is your really operating from the bedroom you share with your younger brother - Call a spade-a-Spade. without undermining any strength the domain has. Some of the best approaches I've ever seen start with "I" and end with something like "thank you for your time" - The worst try to be something they're not, It's an easy mistake that I certainly made in the past and every newcomer and the many that should Know far better continue to make. __________________ TheDon dot Com Last edited by Bailey; 23-01-2011 at 11:37:55 PM.

23-01-2011, 11:44:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Edwin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 4,161 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 46)	Good advice. If you're a Nominet member, mention that. If you're a registrar, mention that too. Basically, the more reassurance you can provide the better. Oh, and pop your VAT reg number next to your company number if you're VAT registered, that says something as well... __________________ Memorable Domains Ltd - Over 7,000 descriptive, generic .co.uk domains for sale Please note: All sale prices over a week old are automatically invalid. No exceptions. Thanks!

23-01-2011, 11:51:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bailey Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Essex UK Posts: 1,617 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	Spot on Edwin - but given the number of approaches/postings from those that don't understand that giving 'accurate representatation' - 'sets the scene' is something that really needs correcting. And nothing wrong with operating under the 12 month revolving VAT threshold - it's a perfectly reasonable figure for a single trader to operate within __________________ TheDon dot Com Last edited by Bailey; 24-01-2011 at 12:02:45 AM.

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richrf Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 60 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Thanks for the advice. I am taking lots of notes. Something I had not considered before but will definitely include the information in my proposals. Thanks, Rich