Is Your Marketing Falling Flat? Discover 7 Proven Tips to Revitalise Your Strategy
The Power of You: Being yourself in business (and marketing)
“Just be yourself.”
We hear this phrase all the time but in business especially, it’s easier said than done. It’s important to stand out, but you also don’t want to alienate clients or appear unprofessional. The truth is, being yourself in business (and your marketing) is a balancing act.
Social vs Email: Are your eggs in the right baskets?
Facebook’s sudden news blackout last week no doubt gave pause to the many Australian businesses that use the platform as part of their marketing and communications strategies. The move has had wide-ranging impacts on businesses, and not just those in the media industry.
Marketing Communication that REALLY matters
We were recently reminded about how easy it is for specialist professionals to be overlooked by prospective clients.
We had met with an award-winning business with credentials up to their eyeballs, who enjoy preferred partner status for local government AND they have a raft of out-of-the-box innovative runs on the board… and yet, they found that the prospective clients who needed their help the most, constantly overlooked them. And often for lesser providers!
Assumption could be costing your business thousands
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is danger in making assumptions and it could be costing your business thousands. This is because it’s very likely your colleagues and clients don’t actually know what you think they should know about you.
The power of IMPLIED sales
We’ve been working with professionals for years and most of them don’t ‘sell’. They don’t like it or they won’t do it, especially now in these highly sensitive COVID times.
If this sounds like you, it’s time to find peace with how you go about bringing in new business.
Straightforward, effective marketing communication
Now, more than ever, your clients and prospects are looking for real and genuine support.
Simple and straightforward marketing communication creates meaningful connection with clients and prospects. Rather than overthinking your marketing, think about what’s most important for your clients and keep it real: reassuring, relevant and genuine!
BEYOND COVID-19: Client communication for business recovery
Long before COVID-19 many businesses were already suffering a debilitating affliction that they were not even aware of. Called ‘client perceived indifference’, symptoms include clients experiencing a sense that their product or service provider doesn’t care much about them. And the cause? Poor client communication.
FIVE things you can implement quickly so your clients know you’re open for business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this time of COVID-19 many clients have to get used to doing business with you differently. That means relying on telephone and online options rather than meeting with you face to face.
The key is staying visible. And that starts with communicating often and in a meaningful way.
Now’s NOT the time for radio silence.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your clients need you. They need your experience, advice and leadership.
If you are unsure about how, or you don’t have time to communicate with your clients, ask for help.