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Does your business need revamping? Do you want to gain a competitive advantage in business? The goal of every business is to outperform its competitors. Competitive Advantage by Michael Porter suggests that you align your operational procedures with one of three strategies: set lower prices, offer something unique, and target niche markets. Discover how to implement each of these strategies.
What is permission marketing? Why is it more effective than old-style “Interruption Marketing”? Seth Godin says that the primary advertising method of the 20th century is no longer the most effective approach. He advocates building relationships through what he calls “permission marketing.” He explains what it is and why it’s so much more profitable in today’s brand-saturated market. Keep reading to understand what permission marketing is as well as the philosophies that are behind it.
What’s the best way to approach prospective customers? What’s the most profitable level of permission you can get from customers? In Permission Marketing, Seth Godin establishes the broad basics of his approach: Make long-term investments in your customers, and personalize offers for each individual. Then, he gets more specific and outlines the steps you can take to set up and profit from a permission marketing campaign. Keep reading to learn the basics of Seth Godin’s marketing strategy as presented in Permission Marketing.
What should you do with your YouTube channel before focusing on revenue? What are the various ways you can make money on YouTube? Which is better—channel membership or Patreon? According to prominent YouTubers Benji Travis and Sean Cannell, the “YouTube secret” is this: you just need a sound business model. In their book, they explain how to create a successful YouTube channel and share several ways to monetize it. Read on to learn how to make money with a YouTube channel through four revenue streams.
Why are fewer people buying new smartphones? How has this impacted the smartphone market overall? Sales of new smartphones have been on a downward spiral for over a year and experts don’t expect this to change any time soon. Some say the softening smartphone market is good for price-conscious buyers, but others argue that buying new phones as soon as they’re released isn’t a smart move. Read on to learn what’s behind the declining smartphone market and what the future holds.
Do you have an excellent product that deserves excellent marketing copy? What’s the best way to capture your product’s essence in words? To succeed in business, you must effectively market and sell your product or service. Not only must you refine what your product or service is, but you must also refine how you present it. In Ready, Fire, Aim, Michael Masterson provides a four-step strategy to do that. Read more to learn how to write marketing copy in four simple steps.
What are the disadvantages of data analytics in product development? How can hard data fail to support business innovation? In his book Competing Against Luck, Clayton Christensen challenges the conventional thinking around business innovation and highlights the disadvantages of relying solely on data analytics to guide decision-making. Christensen argues that this approach often leads to disappointment. Keep reading to learn the two key disadvantages of data analytics in business, according to Christensen.
Why is it important to understand consumer expectations? How can it drive product innovation and success? In today’s competitive business landscape, understanding what motivates consumers is paramount to achieving success. According to Clayton Christensen’s book Competing Against Luck, by aligning products with consumer expectations, companies can accurately predict their success in the market. Keep reading to learn how to truly understand consumer expectations, according to Christensen.
Want to learn about interviewing customers? How can customer interviews guide new product development? If you want to know how to truly comprehend customer expectations, the answer lies in the art of interviewing customers. According to Clayton Christensen, by delving into their stories, you can uncover the motivating factors behind their purchases and gain invaluable insights for innovation. Read on to learn how interviewing customers can guide product innovation, according to Christensen.
What is a customer-focused strategy in business? How can you use it to generate more business growth and success? Clayton Christensen argues that, in today’s competitive landscape, achieving business success requires more than just offering a good product or service. He claims that a customer-focused strategy is what it takes to win over customers in the long term and truly satisfy their expectations. Read on to learn Christensen’s explanation of a customer-focused strategy in business.