It’s the end of another year and we’re highlighting the best posts of 2009…(originally posted March 25, 2009)
On Monday, we talked a bit about various branding strategies and why you should consider picking one to help your business and marketing strategies. With each branding strategy comes both advantages and disadvantages that you should be aware of.
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So many of us are so busy running our businesses that we forget exactly who we are – what our company stands for and what we provide to our customers. This can lead to some huge business problems, such as branding and reputation problems, as well as not understanding where to spend money to reach our actual customers. Taking a few minutes to think about who you are – in terms of what your customer thinks, can really help you target the right audience with the correct message, saving you both time and money in the process.
We’re in the market for a financial advisor. Stop! Before you start spamming us with phone calls or emails – we’re not interested. What we’re looking for is a financial advisor that we’d feel comfortable going out to the bar with – someone who is recommended by someone else we trust. In this case, I don’t care what your resume is, or who your other clients are (unless I know them personally) or what they say, or what references you can provide. The service you’re selling is something that affects me personally and it’ll take several years before I know whether or not you’re full of it.