FollowNo doubt about it, 2009 was a challenging year. Lots of uncertainty and things changing at record speed. Regardless of the economic slow down, there are steps you can take today to ensure 2010 will be a better year!
Now is the time to work on your promotional products business. Ready to get started planning your business success? Spend some time this week answering these questions, look for areas that need to improve, work on strategies to implement them and I’m confident your business will be more successful in 2010.
1. Where are you now in terms of gross revenues and profit margins?
2. Where would you like to be in 6 months and also in one year from now?
3. Who are your most profitable, choice clients?
4. What can you do to get more business from these clients?
5. What separates your business from the competition?
6. Which promotional products categories generated the highest profits?
7. Which marketing strategies worked best for you this year?
8. Who are your preferred suppliers?
9. What rebates, preferred pricing or special value do your top suppliers provide?
10.What strategic alliances or referral programs can you set up for 2010?
© 2010 – 2013 Rosalie Marcus
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Rosalie Marcus, The Promo Biz Coach ™ is a promotional products business expert, coach and speaker. Combining her skills and years of experience in promotional sales, she helps her clients sell more at higher profit margins and dramatically increase their incomes! Get a FREE special report: 10 Big Mistakes Promotional Professionals Make and How to Avoid Them and a FREE Skyrocket Your Sales audio download at http://www.promobizcoach.
Reach her at Rosalie@promobizcoach.com or 215-572-6766.
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