Welcome back! Last week we covered steps one and two in the strategic planning process. If you missed it check it out here. 3. Know your market. By segmenting the market and learning the demographics, locations, values, lifestyles and behaviors of your clients, you can assess the revenue potential within these markets. This will help you develop a plan to reach your most profitable and viable customers. 4. Know the central players. Understanding the competition can help when planning is necessary for success of a new venture. You need to research what competitors are doing right and determine where there is room for improvement. 5. Be prepared to adapt. In other words, embrace social media. No, you can’t hide from it. It is not a fad. It is here to stay. Learn the platforms, determine your goals and use the vast array of analytics software to analyze what is attracting your customers and clients. At the end of the strategic planning...
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Nadia Kamal
Posted on: March 30, 2010