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The Positioning of Success
Many businesses of today are often driven to compete striclty on price, quality, and features of their products and services. Companies who prosper over the long term don't simply offer the best deals, the best quality, or the most impressive bells and whistles. If you want to win big in today's cutting edge world of business, you have to begin by thinking differently and by challenging the status quo. Whether you are a new or an established business owner, these ten powerful strategies will position your company for big success.
(1) Adopt the philosophy of "Givers Gain."
In 2003, the members of Business Network International (BNI) passed over 2 million referrals to each other. Founded by CEO Ivan Misner, BNI is a business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, referrals. Misner founded BNI based on the philosophy of "Givers Gain," which is the belief that in order to get business, it is important to first give business. One of the critical factors in achieving success rests in the ability to develop reciprocal relationships where two parties naturally refer business to each other on a consistent basis. "It's not what you know but who you know" has never been so true as it is in today's competitive world of business. For more information on Ivan Misner and his philosophy of "Giver's Gain," access an interview here:
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(2) Focus on Soft Innovations
In today's competitive marketplace, the old equation of spending more on advertising to increase profits it not working as it once did. In his latest book, Free Prize Inside, author Seth Godin, makes a strong case for using soft innovations as a way to get noticed in this crowded and noisy world. Soft innovations are the small yet insightful ideas that can take your product or service from good to remarkable. They are often hidden, and they usually solve a problem that is " peripheral to what your product is ostensibly about." At first glance, you think the soft innovation does not mean much, but once you have it in place, it becomes an essential part of your product or service. Examples of soft innovations include Starbuck's Cards, Dinosaur-shaped pasta for kids, and Amazon.com cutting its ad spend and offering free shipping with the money saved. For more information, read an interview with Seth Godin in Today's Coach here:
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(3) Re-groove!
How do you operate when the heat is on? How do you respond to chaos? When new skills or new behaviors are needed, how do you respond? Knowing what to do and how to do it is one thing but being able to respond effectively and to keep your cool under pressure and on a consistent basis is a very different ballgame. As leaders in today's world, it is crucial to learn how to work differently and how to be able to shift and bend to meet expectations which here one day and gone the next. The half-life of a great idea or a new product or service has never been shorter, and it is up to you as a business owner to become masterful with reshaping strategies, adding new perks to old products, and to stay on top of your game in the face of dramatically changing circumstances. You may find that your strength of achievement was required to get your company up and running but that same strength is now squelching the creativity of your team. It's time to Re-Groove! It's time to unlock the incredible potential that is inside of you that is required to get the job done under present day demands. If you are dedicated to re-grooving (getting past the old worn out grooves of your past conditioning,) it is essential to work with a coach or trainer who can coach you through the new behaviors quickly and in real time. By learning to re-groove, you will be able to create incredible opportunities for your company and for yourself.
(4) Make your brand a "state of mind"
Are you winning when it comes to style, a smart and accessible mix of products and services, and first rate customer service? If so, Bravo! However, this is just a part of the equation of what it takes to truly succeed. In order to create a brand that is truly memorable, it is crucial for you to live an inspired life and to make your brand a "state of mind" for your customers. This state of mind could be a feeling of trust and confidence, a sense of well being, or a state of knowing that you are buying from a company who has your best interests at heart. This state of mind cannot develop behind the confines of the walls of your business. It grows and develops when you are in the middle of your potential buyers?in restaurants, traveling, checking out the competition, playing sports, tinkering with a hobby, having fun and lots of it! If you are living fully and in relationship with others, you will be re-energized every day and you will give your customers a vision of what an inspired life actually looks like, because you are living one! Your brand will become much more than your trimmings...it will become the connection that others feel when they think of you as a valued person in their lives.
(5) Become masterful at mobilizing resources
The ability to galvanize resources, both human and monetary, and to build effective and efficient projects with them is a critical component of success in today's marketplace. We are quick to look first at the monetary costs of a project and quickly get cold feet, when the reality is that we have valuable resources hidden in our personal and professional lives which may not cost a dime. Social capital is one resource that is one of the most valuable assets available to business owners of today. The term social capital emphasizes that very specific benefits are made available from the trust, reciprocity, information, and cooperation associated with social networks. The value of social capital is that people can draw on the wisdom of each other to solve common problems, especially as it relates to money, time, and resources.
(6) Buck conventional wisdom
In 1971, Rollin King and Herb Kelleher decided to start an airline that you might say?was different and a little bit quirky. They began with one simple notion: If you get your passengers to their destinations on time, at the lowest fare possible, and make sure they have a fantastic time doing it, people will choose you over a competing airline. This is the story of Southwest Airlines, who chose to move beyond the status quo by offering services and a sense of style that bucked conventional wisdom. With their focus on fun, games, and "Love Southwest Style," Southwest has made its mark with its strong focus on stellar customer service and conveniences such as allowing customers to proceed to their departure gate without stopping at the ticket counter, skycap, or self-service kiosk. Most importantly, Southwest has honed in on searching for important personal qualities in those they hire-- the perfect blend of energy, humor, team spirit, and self-confidence to match its famously offbeat culture. Southwest was once dismissed as a maverick, as their strategies seemed strange to the "airline powerhouses." These same powerhouses are now looking in awe at what this "maverick" has built. The strategy of originality worked?It had the sticking power required for success.
(7) Become a Talent Farm When recruiting new employees, what are you looking for? Raw talent? Raw communication skills? Intellect? Athletic ability? Commitment? Skills? Flexbility? What about all of this and more? If you are a company who wants to operate at the leading edge, where change is the greatest and success is the goal, you will want to recruit the most talented group of people you can find?those people who are self- starters and who are living boldly in the world. By developing a "talent farm" culture, you can instill a mindset of excellence from the top to the bottom of your organization. This culture encompasses a deeply held belief that having high caliber people is crucial to your success. With this "talent farm" approach to recruiting, your company will also be required to recruit great talent every day. Successful businesses and organizations have a strong sense of what they are looking for, and they are always on the look for new talent and ways to retain them for a lifetime. (8) Embrace your core values
What is it in life that you most value? Do you value beauty, leadership, creativity, stability, or family? You can choose to orient your life around your wants and needs or the list of things you feel you "should" be doing, but if you embrace your core values and build your life around them, you will find experience inspiration and joy at a level you never thought was possible. Whole Foods Market is one of the fastest growing supermarkets of today, because its commitment to fresh, nutritious products is a value that keeps customers coming back for more and employees happy, hard working, and committed. When you focus your business on doing what feels right and what fulfills you, you will have no regrets, because you have been true to the very core of your being.
(9) Become a "white hot center" of influence
A "white hot center" of influence is an organization or group that you most want your company to be aligned with tightly and in a relationship which is reciprocal. One connection into a strong center of influence can position your company to attract a stream of qualified opportunities. (Example: You are an interior designer, and you want to be in the middle of Southern Accent or Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.) In order to attract a "white hot center" of influence, you have to become what you want to attract. Be well educated, highly skilled, experienced, trained and innovative in your product development. Fill your network with other business owners who are up to big things in the world and who are experts in their respective fields. Attract talented people into your company, and tap each and every talent and skill available in your company. As you begin to raise your bar in all areas of your business and enhance your network, you will eventually become a "white hot center" that will attract others by the thousands.
(10) Just Begin!
Start where you are, and begin today to create success in your life. Drop the excuses, reasons or people to blame, dis-empowering attitudes and behaviors and get on with the business of living the life you know you were born to live. Do what you know you want to do, and do it with passion. Begin today to create the tomorrow you want. As Peter Drucker said, "The best way to predict the future is to create it"
This piece was originally submitted by Bea Fields and Kimberly George, Business Coaches, who can be reached at bea@coachville.com and kim@coachville.com, or visited on the web at www.CoachVille.com. www.FiveStarLeader.com or www.RebelBusiness.com.
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The thought is that through leveraging the brand awareness, target demographic and marketing power by each of the goods or businesses, each party will sell more. With the technology age slowly taking over, businesses are switching up their approach to advertising. The decision about whether to advertise via the Web, through sites like Google, or to advertise via a locally circulated paperback, like the Yellow Pages, is one that must be made. One of the most common features that a person witnesses while going out for shopping is the bright and vivid labels that appear on all kinds of products firmly pasted on them. Labels have become one of the most easily recognizable characteristics of a product. The clearly printed labels comprising photographic images provide an ease of identification and the familiarity of the product. Many business owners don't know why it's important to place their logo on the stationery and paper used for official company letters. They think that it's a waste of time and money to print these materials, but what they don't realize is that this aspect of print marketing plays a crucial role in an overall marketing strategy. Most companies have not recognized that their "Request for Product" (RFP) or "Request for Quote" (RFQ) process is actually a viable marketing tool to win new business consistently. Submitall of RFPs or RFQs that do not distinguish your company from the competition could prevent the acquisition of new business, as well as damage the company's reputation and brand. In today's fast-paced business, you want to do everything you can to keep your company name and logo front and center in the marketplace. So with all the challenges in today's business, why choose company apparel? Choosing these fun terry towels must not be done nonchalantly, particularly when you intend to give them out as a trade-show gift. When on vacation, holiday or a day at the beach this is usually the first thing that gets packed. Social media is a great way to gain and connect with your target market. This is also a way to communicate with them and build strong relationships that will help your brand reach your goals. It's essential to plan before starting an online campaign. Ask yourself - How can we start our online presence in bridging the gap between our customers and our personal brand (often what drives the brand for small business owners)? Your brand is the foundation of your business success, so it's crucial to acknowledge branding as your number one ally to positioning you as the go-to expert in your field, and prioritize it accordingly. However, since everything you (and members of your team) do or don't do affects how your potential clients and partners perceive you, you risk wasting a lot of time, money and energy in activities that neither maximize your resources nor get your brand "red carpet ready". Efficient brand management requires a clear strategy and step-by-step, detail-oriented systems that help you organize your efforts, and finally shifting from expense to investment. Here are three key secrets to get you started... When you go shopping for clothes, accessories and footwear at the larger places like Bloomingdale's or Harrod's, do you first look for fashion logos or check out an item's design and appeal to comfort? The reality in fashion is that no matter how much people want to individualize their own sense of style and even if some prefer thrift shops to buying from large retail shops, they will still be largely aware of fashion logos. A fast fashion supply chain is a type of fashion supply chain where you can get the latest clothing that follows the latest catwalk trends. Fast fashion is basically a term used by contemporary fashion retailers to cater to the needs of their clientele - the need to get hold of the latest fashionable clothing. It is the method of making new designs from catwalk to the stores in the fastest possible time. When learning how to start a clothing label, everyone will tell you that the name you choose is the most important decision. It is the name that will represent you as a designer, your goals as a company, and your overall brand. Once you have settled on a name that reflects your business model, you should immediately register a website in the same name. Though the internet is infinite, the availability of names is something that goes quickly. Even if you aren't ready to go into production, purchasing a website name will only cost you, on average, ten dollars per year. The question many aspiring young artists with a flair for fashion often ask is, "How long does it take to become a fashion designer?" The answer differs according to the individual, but there are some standards that can be set so that anyone who wishes to enter the industry and become successful in it can have some idea of what to do and how long to wait before he or she can launch a clothing line and start getting public attention. You have no doubt heard the term 'branding' or 'brand'. You may still be unclear about what branding is or whether it is of importance to your business. Having become such a relevant term, the American Marketing Association (AMA) has officially defined the term as meaning 'a name, term, sign or symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of other sellers'. Cafes are already popular in many cities and towns across the world, but just because there is never a shortage of people that drink coffee does not mean that advertising for your cafe is not a smart idea. While you don't have to spend too much money on a campaign like commercials or billboards, there is one small and simple forms of advertisement that is sure to keep your business thriving, and that is a business card for cafe restaurants. Personal branding has never been as important as it is today. To achieve success in this world, you really need to manage your reputation well; otherwise, people and companies have worldwide reach to find anyone who "does what you do" or "sells what you sell". Being a professional, there are certain things that you are particular about. From a tidied up office, well-pressed tuxedo, perfectly shined shoes, office papers all organised and your office essentials all prepared. Being in the corporate world, competition is plenty, change is constant and improvement is just a step away with the right attitude, the determination and will of a fighter. You can't call yourself worthy of being a businessman if you are content with what is substandard, if you settle for less and if you think that nothing new will be better than the old that you already learned. Being a businessman means upholding optimism in every aspect of your profession, be that for your career, for yourself and for the company that you work for. One problem that I've encountered when talking to customers about what equipment is best for their needs, weather it's SEER level, noise level, indoor air quality or if they need to upgrade existing equipment, is that most home owners have been using the internet and researching potential product lines. They all seem to have a particular brand that they seem to prefer. For whatever reason they've decided that they want that product line. If the USB flash drives you are going to hand out are going to carry your logo and you want this logo to last then printing your logo onto the flash drive is not always the best or only option. Let's face it most people that are given a USB flash drive (certainly the type that can attached to a key ring) will typically attach it to a bunch of keys, attach it to their bag or simply leave it rattling around in their purse or pocket with their loose change. If they do any of these things. When you start a new business there will be a lot on your plate. Starting any business from the ground up takes time, patience and sacrifice and it could be a few month before you start seeing a profit or reach specific sales goals. However, during this time there's no reason not to give off the impression that you have been in business for years by having high quality, custom printed business stationary that looks professional and gives the appearance of a well-organized company. With custom designed letterhead, business envelopes, presentation folders and business cards you can give your business a clean and refined image that will entice more customers to give you a call. There are two different types of co-creation in business - one that results in a physical object and the other that results in a psychological process. This article presents a simple definition of co-creation, along with an explanation of the two types of co-creation, how brands are co-created and how to practically use think of co-creation for your business. Stakeholders hold all the power in stakeholder-brand relationships today. Lying to your stakeholders and deliberately hiding information creates mistrust in the brand, which is one big reason to practice transparency. Through practicing transparency around your business actions, your brand may gain value and support from your stakeholders. On a trip to West Africa's largest marketplace, I discovered 4 key ideas about customer service that the stall owners practiced to build their customer base and ensure their customers left satisfied. All businesses worldwide, no matter how big or small, should be practicing these 4 tips. One of my pet peeves with online handcraft sites or any business site is the quality or lack of quality of photographs. You are running a business, an online business and people shop with their eyes, long before they read the description and price. |
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