Wednesday, July 24, 2013

How To Close Deals While Playing At Golf Courses

By Danielle Galloway


Businessmen are usually seen carrying out their business talks on Palm Springs golf courses. They do this so that they can not only close the deal but to forge friendship with their potential business partners. In order to close a deal while playing a laid back game, here are the tips that a businessman can rely on.

First up, it is for the best to start a conversation with innocuous topics. The person should avoid immediately diving into business talks as soon as the game starts. As the rounds progresses, the person can dig deeper by simply asking those questions that will invite the other parties to share the personal and work information they have.

It is also a given for the person to bring a few business cards that can be used to establish connection. Make sure to exchange business cards with the other party. The best time to give out the business cards is when the round is about to end. Of course, it is necessary to schedule a time for dinner or lunch with them too.

Avoid cheating in the game. This is one of the unforgivable acts when it comes to business talks. If the businessman is cheating, then this will reflect on how low his or her business moral is. It will not bring any positive influence to the other party. It will also ruin the bond of trust between the person and the other party.

Try to be on time when there is a game. This is even more so if the person is the one who invited the other party out to play a game. If possible, try to come on time or before anyone else arrives. Also, do not forget to do some preparations for the said activity. This game should be enjoyable for everyone involved.

Competition is good but too much of it is bad. Be sure to avoid being overly competitive with the other party. The main purpose of this game is to establish rapport, camaraderie, trust, and friendship with the other party. It will be difficult to establish this if the person is overly competitive.

It might also be fun to engage in friendly wagers. There are a lot of businessmen who like to make things more fun by betting on something. It is fine to accept such wager every now and then. Of course, the wager should be kept friendly with low stakes. Also, make sure to have the bet settle right after the round ends.

Know the right etiquette for the game. This means the person should not make any excuses. It is inevitable that a new player may join with a more experienced golfer. If the player is the one who is new to the game, do not hesitate to say so and ask for tips. If it is otherwise, be sure to provide proper tips to the newbie.

Since this is an outing, make sure to set aside time for a happy hour or lunch after the game. This is a good way to open an opportunity to discuss business, changes at work, or life too. There are lots of Palm Springs golf courses which open a restaurant to cater to the lunch needs of those businessmen playing a game or two on a weekend.




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