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If you are a technical specialist, such as :
you probably will not enjoy this message – “You can no longer afford to operate ‘in the business’ - you need to be in the business of ‘marketing the business’“.
Einstein is attributed with the saying – ‘Nothing happens till something moves’.
In the marketing arena, this has been modified to : ‘Nothing happens till something is sold’
Being technically competent, and therefore being able to create great products is commendable, but if you are unable to sell your products because you either:
then you will never enjoy all the rewards that a successful business can deliver. An effective marketing strategy, and an effective marketing action plan is therefore fundamental not only to your success, but also for your business survival.
Your primary role is therefore to master the various aspects of marketing, and to craft a multi-faceted marketing strategy that will deliver a constant stream of quality prospects to your business.
Direct marketing needs to be a key component of this marketing strategy – for several reasons:
The various direct marketing methods – direct mail, postcard marketing, email marketing, etc. are relatively easy to gain a basic level of competence, and you can carry out these direct marketing activities quite quickly.
Take the time to also work through the categories of direct marketing methods, as they provide many tips that will help you execute your marketing strategy.
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