In order to increase your client base, you first must attract them. To do this, you have to know who they are, where they are and what they’re seeking. Create a buyer persona to learn how to best communicate with your target audience. Your website and social media pages offer a wealth of information about audience.
Anyone engaged in Business to Business (B2B) marketing and sales can attest that it is not an easy task. B2B conversion requires research, marketing skills and aptitude, and – above all else – perseverance. As a small business owner, I perform both marketing and sales functions for my agency. This can be both challenging and insightful at the same time, and over the years I’ve learned a few helpful techniques in courting potential clients and working with them after conversion. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned along the way in my career:
Today’s web is fiercely competitive. Staying relevant is no longer simply a matter of having a website – you need to keep a close eye on your competition and see what they are doing, and ensure that your own efforts do not fall behind. And don’t think that because you were ahead of the curve a year ago that you are still there today, either. The web is evolving at an ever-increasing pace, and technologies and practices that were once cutting-edge can (and do) quickly become dated.
