{"id":1610,"date":"2020-03-11T22:13:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T22:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.onlinesalespro.com\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2020-09-12T09:18:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T09:18:32","slug":"that-business-tip-didnt-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinesalespro.com\/blog\/that-business-tip-didnt-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Well, That Business Tip Didn&#039;t Work!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a marketing tip doesn\u2019t work for your business, there\u2019s a lesson there.&nbsp; Just like anything else, you often need to take a marketing tip which worked for some other business and customize it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People mean well.&nbsp; Invariably, when you start your own business, folks come out of the woodwork to give you advice.&nbsp; Things that they have seen.  Tactics they took.  What is successful with one may lead to failure with another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversely, a tip that didn\u2019t work for someone else\u2019s business may work royally for yours.&nbsp; Most of the time, though, that is not the case.  Let\u2019s take a look at some of these business tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #1:  Quit Your Day Job<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advice-givers may encourage you to sink all your time and effort into your new business.&nbsp; That\u2019s usually not a good idea.  Getting a regular paycheck takes some of the fear and anxiety out of your new endeavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019d be in a real bind if the business derailed, and you didn\u2019t have regular income.&nbsp; How can this business tip be more useful?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>BETTER TIP #1: <\/em>&nbsp;Make certain that you DO have quality time to build your business.&nbsp; Once your business has grown, then there\u2019ll be time to make that transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #2:   Look for Something New<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some may tell you that the market is saturated.&nbsp; Those who started their businesses before you have gotten a head start. You may never get caught up.&nbsp; And on and on their advice will spin gloom and doom prophecies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competition can sometimes wreak havoc.&nbsp; It\u2019s true.  But perhaps with some study of the customer base, you can come up with a different angle, a different approach.&nbsp; How can this business tip become a lesson?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>BETTER TIP #2: <\/em>&nbsp;Focus on a different part of the product or service to attract other buyers. Use a unique approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #3:  Do It All Yourself<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To save money, some will advise you to do aspects of the business yourself.&nbsp; For instance, instead of seeking the service of an accountant, balance your books and file your taxes.&nbsp; Also, instead of hiring a graphic artist to design your advertising campaigns or a writer to craft your blogs, do it all yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certainly, you have experience and expertise in some areas.&nbsp; However, you are nervous about going it alone.  It\u2019s no wonder.&nbsp; There aren\u2019t many who could.  How could we turn this tip around to make it a lesson worth following?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>BETTER TIP #3:<\/em>&nbsp; Plan your budget wisely so that you can seek to pay for services that are not your strengths.&nbsp; Be prudent.  As sales increase, employ others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #4:  Have the Cheapest Price<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sounds sensible, doesn\u2019t it?&nbsp; People are natural bargain-shoppers.&nbsp; They want to get more for less.  That\u2019s why some will tell you to aim for those customers.&nbsp; Sell your product or service at a cheaper rate to spark their interest and loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, isn\u2019t it also true that some customers avoid the bargains.&nbsp; They focus on value.  They don\u2019t mind paying more with the thought that they will get more.&nbsp; So, what\u2019s the lesson to be learned here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>BETTER TIP #4: <\/em>&nbsp;\u201cCheaper\u201d may cost you more.&nbsp; Pay attention to those who seek quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip #5:  Follow Your Passion<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many coaches and commentators are vehement about this.&nbsp; Follow your dream.  Craft a business around that passion of yours.&nbsp; Do what it is that makes you want to work every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you follow your passion, they\u2019ll advise you, success will follow.&nbsp; You can\u2019t go wrong.  Maybe not.  Rather than focusing on your passion, it may be wiser to focus on your customers.&nbsp; Find out what inspires them and be passionate about that.  So, how can we turn that tip around?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>BETTER TIP #5:<\/em> &nbsp; Keep your customers in plain view, taking your cues from them.&nbsp; Reverse it.  Create a business that taps into the passion of your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you have seen, well-meaning folks can give you tips that may push your business off track.&nbsp; Ironically enough, this article will end with a sound business tip.  Success is founded on some basic marketing principles, and all of them focus on your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, you need to get customers.&nbsp; Second of all, once you have them, you need to give them what they need.&nbsp; And lastly, you need to keep in touch with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A marketing tip that DOES work is to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinesalespro.com\/\">Online Sales Pro<\/a>, a powerful software platform which includes both a web and mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, you can generate leads and grow your email list.&nbsp; Secondly, your marketing can focus on your product or service and tell them more about it.&nbsp; And lastly, a sales campaign linking OSP and your email service provider (ESP) will keep customers in the know about updates and sales with campaigns and broadcast emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online Sales Pro.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.onlinesalespro.com\/whats-the-big-deal-about-crm-software\/\">Customer Relationship Management<\/a>.  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