Thursday, May 29, 2014

Reinvention: A Business Facelift


For businesses, the meaning of reinvention is looked upon as a facelift of a company. In order to stay competitive, companies must be able to reinvent themselves. Business reinventions can range from rebranding to creating an entirely new business model.

Many companies I consult with share the need to transport their business into the 21st century. A business owner must first improve the quality of the services or products being offered to compete in a world of “faster is better (with a high gloss finish).” One mustn’t be afraid to embrace technology to move their endeavors forward. Branding has evolved in a way that puts you and what you’re selling in front of the world’s eyes.

Retool outdated logos, graphics and marketing; dated material is consumer repellant in the marketplace. A business owner should target their marketing budget intently, placing ads on sites frequented by their desired clientele and using search-engine optimization to ensure easy access to consumers. But the oldest tool in the shed still holds steady: word-of-mouth. [more...]

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