Thursday, September 30, 2010

Don't Miss These Branding And Marketing Tips For Competitive Advantage

By Annie Jennings

Don't have a big marketing and branding budget but want to edge out your competitoes? The good news is that you don't have to spend a lot of money to accomplish your goal. Just realize first that going the extra mile can land you miles ahead of your competitors. The first rule of thumb is to stay visible to your clients and tartet clients and always offer excellent value, up to date products and services and by all means, guarantee your outcomes.

Make sure you have a clear set of deliverables. No client wants to throw their money away on what might happen if they buy your product or service, they want clear deliverables that they can use to further their income, growth and ability to serve their clients.

Your target clients want to do business with consultants and businesses that are CENTER STAGE, that is, they are in the center of action commenting on the issues facing their industry. Professionals and consultants should seek out opportunities to be the quoted or commenting expert seen on, heard on or read about in Radio, TV, Print, Magazine and Internet Sites. Clients like to do business with people they feel are vital, creative, strong and engaged in their industry with plenty of energy to produce outcomes for them.

Client love to do business with those who believe in their success. Make it your business to create the right product or service for your client and make sure you are seen as an expert in your field. Branding and marketing strategies should point to the fact that you care about their outcome.

Again, be sure you know your client's business model and how your products and services can help them be more successful and influential in their competitive strategy. Brand yourself as being key to thier success and understand that if you help your clients earn more money, land new clients themselves your products and services will be in demand.

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