We’re in the middle of a pandemic, and the world as we know it has changed overnight. The scale of transformation is still unthinkable, but in the meantime, as marketers, what do we do? I am sure you have already seen plenty of examples of what not to do. There have been infuriatingly unaware, self-promotional […]
Category: marketing
Startup Life: the Art of Pivoting
It has been eight months since my post on how a trip to Boston had led my co-founder and me to rethink our startup. Much has happened since. We have challenged our preconceptions about the market, rethought our business model, built a board of superbly talented individuals, and much more. From conversations with other co-founders, […]
7 Tips for Successful Networking
Everybody understands the need to get out there and mingle. Networking events are an excellent opportunity to engage with other businesses and grow your circle of acquaintances. If more people know about you and your business, you are more likely to receive enquiries to feed the top of your marketing funnel, which may eventually turn […]
How to be More Strategic in Your Marketing (Part II)
In the previous post in this series about how to be more strategic, we talked about how you need to understand your market (including your competitors), customers (including using buyer personas and understanding the triggers behind decision making). We also looked at how you also need to conduct a thorough analysis of your organisation. Today […]
Building a Successful SWOT / TOWS Analysis: Tips and Free Template
We have spoken about the benefits of doing a SWOT analysis to understand your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. We have also discussed how you can use the results of a SWOT analysis to build a TOWS analysis that fleshes out the strategic options available to you. Before you get started, here are some tips […]
The Value of a TOWS Analysis in Building a Strategy
A SWOT analysis is a great way to get an idea of where you stand. It gives you a good snapshot of your current situation, but it has its limitations. For example, a SWOT analysis doesn’t tell you how you should proceed. To take things further, it’s worth investing a bit more time in and […]
Understanding Buyer Needs and Motivations
Understanding the buyer needs and motivations is essential to build a sound marketing strategy and make your funnel as effective as it can be. And it’s not restricted to B2C: the issue is equally important in the B2B space (business buyers aren’t as rational as you think). Buyer persona questionnaires are a handy tool, but […]
The Marketing Funnel
Marketers and sales people love talking about the marketing funnel, essentially a visual representation of the purchase process. Understanding and leveraging your marketing funnel can help you identify opportunities, increase your conversions and turn your client base into loyal followers. The marketing funnel comes in many different variations, but they all boil down to what […]
Hot to Learn to Stop Worrying and Love your Website
One of the first things I say to freelancers and small business owners is to get a website. At the very minimum, I advise them to secure their URL. Yes, social media profiles will help you get your message across, and there is a lot you can do with a Facebook page. However, if you’re […]
How to Build and Manage your Personal Brand in 7 Easy Steps
In a recent post I discussed why your personal brand matters, and how, as freelancers, it is our responsibility to understand the importance of personal brand and leverage it to grow your business. The good news is that establishing a personal brand doesn’t have to require a huge amount of time or effort. Every time […]