Strategic Planning

How to Find the Marketing Rules that Work for Your Business

December 21, 2011

There is a certain safety in following the rules. When a marketing path has been tested, there are few surprises or unexpected challenges. Mediocre entrepreneurs can create successful companies by following the steps of the innovators who have gone ahead. Odds are that the copycat businesses won’t last more than a few decades without a [...]

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Positioning Your Company for Growth in 2012

December 13, 2011

Where will your company be this time next year? Will you be celebrating record profits or planning a bankruptcy strategy? The answer depends on what you do now to prepare for tomorrow. Business as usual doesn’t exist anymore. Our marketplace has changed from a multichannel environment to a maze of channels and platforms that distract [...]

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How to Grow Your Business in a Down Economy

December 2, 2011

Anyone can grow a business in a thriving economy. Separating people from their money is easy when there is a steady flow of income and every economic news story promising more. Implementing successful growth strategies is more challenging when the economic environment includes the threat of lost income and little hope for new opportunities. Continuous [...]

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Who Holds the Keys to Your Company’s Community Center?

September 30, 2011

The most powerful asset of any company is the customer list. Inventory, buildings, computer systems, and location pale in comparison when compared to the value of the people who financially support your business. Being able to connect with your customers multiple ways is one of the top benefits of social media participation. Building satellite community [...]

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Where’s the Marketing Beef?

September 27, 2011

Wendy’s 1984 “Where the beef?” marketing campaign redefined the fast food landscape and introduced the brand to new group of consumers. The catchy phrase quickly became part of pop culture. Merchandising included t-shirts, coffee mugs, and even underwear. If you haven’t seen one of the commercials, click the video. It’s one of those things that [...]

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