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Running a business can often feel like you’re sailing a boat: everything has to line up just right. You need the right equipment, an efficient sail, a sturdy design, tranquil waters, clear skies, and a breeze at your back. If all the elements line up perfectly, then it’s smooth sailing to your destination. And even if just one thing fails to line up, your boat won’t go anywhere. It’s the same situation for your small business. If even just one piece of your business is out of alignment, you can struggle to retain customers or make sales. It can be incredibly difficult to pinpoint the issue that’s impacting your brand. Through effective Denver market research, you can identify the problem in your business model and adjust it for a smoother sailing business.

Published in FiG Marketing Thought

You’ve got your business plan figured out, your location chosen, and your A-Team on-board. You’re on track for success, but none of that will matter without an effective, consistent, and unique brand for your business. But, how do you begin to build up your brand? The first, and arguably most important step, in the process is to conduct a brand exploratory, or brand audit.

Published in FiG Marketing Thought
Thursday, 09 December 2010 06:32

Narrowly Focused

Business development is among the most essential aspect of any company. The marketing team's biggest concern is how to gain new customers while making sure the existing customers are satisfied. Frequently updated marketing messages can garner a lot of attention and gather new customers but it can also disable companies that don't concentrate on their core competency.