Frequently Asked Questions
Where?
We are based in Dublin, and work in companies based on the Island of Ireland (ROI and NI) with both local, and global reach.
We have managed projects for Irish businesses, with customers based in UK, France, Poland and US. All telephone calls are in the local language and using a local phone number.
Opening Hours?
This is an owner-run business, and that means Siobhan is always at the other end of the phone to discuss your business needs or to look after your business.
Standard hours of business are
Monday-Friday – 8.30am to 5.30pm
But if you need to discuss your business with me, phone when you have time.
Sectors
Sales Lab is a B2B sales company.
Our sales approach focuses on the buyer, and how they like to discuss and research new products and services.
Experience is in a range of sectors including;
– Hospitality
– Construction
– Skin Care
– Civil Engineering
– Training
– E-Commerce B2C
– Electricity / Energy
– Clothing / Textile
– Technology
Expertise / Skill
The Sales Lab skill in opening doors in new markets is most sought after. Particularly if you have a product or service that is high value, and is sold to large organisations or directly to business owners.
Getting your Business Online
In this time of pandemic, while businesses are working remotely, and operating with fewer than normal staff, it is important that your online routes to market are robust enough to deal with the global change.
Give new focus to
– Search Engine Optimisation; the keywords you’re ranking for, the relevance of your content, the opportunity to create backlinks.
– Marketing; e-marketing opportunities including but not limited to social media
– E-commerce; can you add lower value products to a website shop?
– Google My Business; have you claimed it, and maintained it?
Budget/Pricing
There are different ways to work with Sales Lab, and most budgets can be accommodated.
Grant Funded Projects – Siobhan Brennan is an approved consultant on the InterTradeIreland Programmes – Elevate, and E-Merge.
Direct Sales Projects – Selling directly for you, priced per day, with agreed targets
Market Research Projects – Designing, conducting, analysing and reporting on your Market Research projects. Priced per Survey Completed
Consultancy Projects – Working with your team to plan and structure sales campaigns. Priced per day
Sales Coaching / Training – Working with your team to improve results
SEO / E-Commerce Consultancy – Grant funded or direct. Priced per project/activity
When?
Typically you should allow 2 months from initial conversation to the start of your project. Busiest time of the year is September to April, and some extra time might be needed for scheduling and planning during these months.
First Step
Call or Email – no need to have a clear plan before you get in touch, that’s part of the process.
