This is another important concept. If you currently run one radio commercial or use only your business cards to market your business, you’ll have limited the number of customers you can reach.
By broadening your marketing efforts in several directions, you’ll be able to reach more potential customers – and be able to convince them that they should be purchasing your product or service.
Mix your marketing efforts up. Don’t allow yourself to get stuck in a rut of simply sending out direct mail or advertising through an e-mail marketing campaign. Try something new.
Maybe you could send out a promotional item such as a pen once a month, and then follow up with a direct mailing that advertises a discount on your product or service the following week.
Keep things fresh.
People will see you as innovative – after all you’re always doing something new and they’ll never know what to expect next. This will give your business a reputation for professionalism and creativity, two important traits to customers.
Your clients don’t want to work with stuffy businessmen, but rather creative entrepreneurs who put thought into their customer’s needs and wants.
Marketing can take time to pay off.
However, you will notice that some efforts are more effective than others. Don’t waste your time and, more importantly your money, on marketing tools that clearly aren’t working. If your television commercial hasn’t brought in a single customer or made the phone ring, cancel the ad and book a radio spot instead.
Remember…You will have to experiment to find the best combination of marketing strategies and tools for your business.