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1 Cisco Service Expert Program Overview
2 The Importance of Service
3 Online Tools and Resources
4 Technical Assistance
5 Software Support
6 Hardware Replacement
7 Technical Support Services Portfolio
Introduction
Cisco Technical Support Services Portfolio
Technical Support Services Portfolio
Overview of SMARTnet
What Is SMARTnet?
Advance Replacement
Benefits of SMARTnet
Overcoming Objections
Where Is SMARTnet Available?
Overview of SAS/SASU
SAS/SASU Service Programs
The Value of SAS and SASU
Where Is SAS/SASU Available?
Interactive Exercise 1
Interactive Exercise 2
Review Questions
Summary
8 Partner Technical Support Services
9 The Value Selling Approach
10 Cisco SMB Support Assistant
11 Sales Tools and Processes
  12 Business Tools and Processess
  13 Next Steps
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Module 7: Technical Support Services Portfolio

Overcoming Objections

In addition to the items discussed on the previous pages, there may be additional objections that you encounter from your customers regarding SMARTnet and SMARTnet Onsite. The next two pages list some more common objections that you may hear from customers. Each objection is followed by a recommended response that you can use to overcome each objection.

Objection

I don’t want to discuss renewing my contract right now – my existing contract is still good until the end of the month.

Response

Let your customer know that because their expiration date is coming up soon, it would be a good idea to address the issue in a timely manner. Inform him/her of the value of SMARTnet and the negative consequences if the contract expires and their equipment is left uncovered. Remind them that their contract must remain active in order to receive any entitlements.

After covering this information, ask your customer when a good time is to discuss this in the next few weeks, and schedule an appointment while you are in the customer’s office.

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