by Jeff Slater | Oct 15, 2019 | Marketing Advice
Start-ups rarely think about marketing from their genesis. That’s a mistake because no one will ever buy from you without a clear value proposition that is simple to understand. These seven marketing fundamentals can help you think about your business by focusing on...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 13, 2019 | Marketing Start Ups
Jane built an outstanding accountancy business and never once thought about her competition. She understood that if she could serve her clients not by focusing on competitors, but by focusing on collaborators; she’d build a powerful and loyal list of clients through...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 10, 2019 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
Since I no longer work in an office, I don’t need to get a lot of shirts dry cleaned. So, when I walked into my neighborhood dry cleaners for the first time in almost a year, I was surprised to be greeted by name by the owner. Sandra must have hundreds of customers,...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 3, 2019 | Advertising, Branding Issues, Interesting Brands, Marketing Advice
One of my clients wanted to explain to prospects about one of the services they offer. It was technical, scientific, and quite complex. Every time they explained to me what they did, it went over my head and was difficult to follow. My client offers an alternative to...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 1, 2019 | Branding Issues, Marketing Advice
One of my clients needed to guide several agencies about her brand’s voice. What is the brand’s voice? It is how a brand uses words, attitude, and value when communicating with their audience. It is how your brand personality comes to life to the outside world. For...