5 replies to a prospect asking for a discount

A discount from the full price of a product can be both a powerful tool of persuasion and an inconvenience that the business person must be able to handle so as to avoid selling the product below cost.

Used correctly, a discount can be an excellent way to speed up a slow sale or motivate a client to purchase a higher version of the product. But if the request for a discount comes from the prospect, do you know how to react?