4 Dynamic Marketing Tactics
by Bob Leduc
Some of the simplest marketing tactics often produce the most
profitable results. Here are 4 examples that have proven highly effective
for any business.
1. Focus on Your Best Prospects
Imagine how profitable your business would be if more of your new
customers were like the best customers you have now. Here's how you can
make that happen...
Take some time to analyze your current customers to determine what key
traits they share - and why those traits make them ideal customers for
you. Then revise your sales message to appeal specifically to them.
This will increase both the number of new sales you get and the
profitability of each new customer.
2. Pile on the Benefits
Customers usually buy something to save time or to save money. Offer
them an opportunity to do both and you will boost your sales. But offer
them multiple opportunities to do both and you will cause your sales to
soar dramatically.
For example, structure your sales message to stress both the time
saving and money saving benefits of your product or service. Then include
a discount price offer if they buy before a certain deadline (more money
saved). Finally, figure out how you can deliver all or some of what they
are buying immediately (more time saved).
Tip: If you cannot deliver all or part of your product
immediately, add something to the purchase that you can deliver
immediately. It can be as simple as a series of helpful tips related to
your product posted on your web site ..but available only to new
customers.
3. Make Buying Easy
Make it easy for potential customers to buy from you and more will
buy. Look for ways you can make your buying process easier - and faster.
For example, design your selling procedure so prospects do not have to
make unnecessary decisions. Every decision they have to make interrupts
the buying process ...and diverts their attention away from completing the
sale.
Tip: Don't ask for unnecessary information during the ordering
process. Instead, follow up after the sale with a personalized "thank you"
message - and include a brief request for the information.
4. Follow Up - Again and Again
Selling is not a one step process. Most people do not buy something
the first time the see or hear about it. You can salvage many of these
potential customers with an effective follow up system.
Your follow up can be as simple as contacting these prospects
periodically with a new offer. Or, better yet, follow up periodically with
some useful information ...and don't charge them for it. You'll build a
supportive relationship that gains their trust - and eventually the sale.
Tip: Make sure you have a way to get the email addresses of
visitors to your web site. You need it to follow up with them. For
example, offer them a complimentary special report or other useful
information ...delivered only by email.
Each of these 4 dynamic marketing tactics provides a simple way for you
to boost your sales and profits quickly. They are simple to use, highly
effective and require very little if any new expense.
Bob Leduc spent 20 years helping businesses like
yours find new customers and increase sales. He just released a New
Edition of his manual, How To Build Your Small Business Fast With
Simple Postcards and launched *BizTips from Bob*, a newsletter to
help small businesses grow and prosper. Visit his web site at http://BobLeduc.com or
call: 702-658-1707 after 10 AM Pacific Time/Las Vegas, NV
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