Propelling Businesses to the Forefront
February 2010
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"There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction."
                                                   
- John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
35th president of the United States

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➢    Do you frequently have business, sales and marketing questions but have no one to ask? Please be watching in the near future for True Perceptions new program "Ask The Expert." This program will give you accessibility to our master strategist via phone and SKYPE.

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➢    April 6, 2010 Diana will be presenting to the 400 Club of Young Professionals in Atlanta, GA.

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Thank you for allowing us to share our knowledge with you. We will continue to bring you information that is relevant to your industry and success. In this edition we have written articles about how to obtain more business from your current client base, and what to look for to ensure you spend your 2010 marketing dollars where they will yield a high return on investment.

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"The greatest thief this world has ever produced is procrastination, and he is still at large."
- H.W. Shaw

Do not allow procrastination to steal your success.

Remember to stay busy on those things that generate revenue. 

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Diana L. Garren
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It Is Cheaper To Keep A Client Than Replace One

In an article entitled "Keep Those Customers Coming Back!" the Better Business Bureau stated that businesses will spend roughly five times more to obtain a new client than they would to keep an existing one. And yet when you think of marketing, you think of reaching new clients, not your current client base.

In today's economy, every client and every dollar counts. You cannot afford to lose any business or client. However, many times your current clients become neglected because you are too busy running day-to-day business operations.

It is your current client base that can...

 
Smart Marketing Strategies for 2010

As the year begins and the economy continues to struggle, there has never been a more important time to plan your marketing strategies. Like never before, markets are changing at a rapid pace. It is important to keep your finger on the pulse of your market so you know which segment of your market is flourishing and which is declining.

It is critical that you plan well and spend your marketing dollars where they will yield the greatest return on investment. When preparing a marketing plan for 2010, first review what you did in 2009:
  • Identify the segment of your market that provided you the most revenue
  • Research to see if this segment of your market is still viable
  • Identify which of your services grossed the highest profit margin
  • Research to learn if these services are still in high demand
  • Research to see which services you offer might now be in high demand
  • Look at other services your current client base needs that you can offer
You do not want to waste marketing dollars to promote a service that is no longer in high demand nor market a high-demand service to a declining market.

Example:

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