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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

December is "Write a Business Plan Month": How to Include Your Marketing Strategy

https://www.bulldogreporter.com/dailydog/article/deskside/december-is-write-a-business-plan-month-how-to-include-your-marketing-stra

December is National Write a Business Plan Month---so designated to encourage unhappy employees to become their own satisfied bosses. Whether your goal is to own your own business, become a consultant, a speaker, an author,  or an inventor you'll need to start with a business plan.
Even if you launched your business years ago, it's important to revisit and refresh your plan. In recent years, the economy, technology and consumer habits have changed rapidly and dramatically, affecting every aspect of your business. That makes it absolutely vital to re-evaluate your short- and long-term strategies.
One of the most critical elements of any business plan is your marketing strategy. Too often, people don't think through that all-important component with the same rigor they tackle aspects like projected cash flow and long-term goals.
Or, they do put thought and effort into planning for market research, promotion and positioning---and then never follow through on their great ideas ...