how to build a client base
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So you made the leap into entrepreneurship, set up your company, fine-tuned your product or service and hung the proverbial "open" sign out front. But where are the customers? In this seminar, you will learn practical, inexpensive and easy ways for building your client base to drive revenue and growth.TRANSCRIPT
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HOW TO BUILD A CLIENT BASE
PRESENTED BY SHELLEY MAYER, RAMP COMMUNICATIONS - MAY 2013
So you made the leap into entrepreneurship, set up your company, fine-tuned your product or service and hung the proverbial "open" sign out front. But where
are the customers? In this seminar, you will learn practical, inexpensive and easy ways for building your
client base to drive revenue and growth.
Thursday, 16 May, 13
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1. Marketing Basics Strategy Plan Assets Tactics2. Case Studies3. Q&A
SESSION OUTLINE
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MARKETING BASICSSTRATEGY
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MARKETING BASICSSTRATEGY
Target MarketWho are you selling to?
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MARKETING BASICSSTRATEGY
Target MarketWho are you selling to?
CompetitorsWho are you competing against?
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MARKETING BASICSSTRATEGY
Target MarketWho are you selling to?
CompetitorsWho are you competing against?
BenefitsWhat are you really selling?
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MARKETING BASICSSTRATEGY
Target MarketWho are you selling to?
CompetitorsWho are you competing against?
BenefitsWhat are you really selling?
DifferentiatorWhy will customers want to buy from you instead of your competitors?
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MARKETING BASICSSTRATEGY
Target MarketWho are you selling to?
CompetitorsWho are you competing against?
BenefitsWhat are you really selling?
DifferentiatorWhy will customers want to buy from you instead of your competitors?
BrandHow do you look, act and sound?
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MARKETING BASICSPLAN
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• Business & Marketing Goals
MARKETING BASICSPLAN
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• Business & Marketing Goals
MARKETING BASICSPLAN
• Budget
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• Business & Marketing Goals
MARKETING BASICSPLAN
• Budget• Communication Objectives
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• Business & Marketing Goals
MARKETING BASICSPLAN
• Budget
• Marketing Assets• Communication Objectives
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• Business & Marketing Goals
MARKETING BASICSPLAN
• Budget
• Marketing Assets• Communication Objectives
• Tactics• Goals• Timing• Budget
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• Business & Marketing Goals
MARKETING BASICSPLAN
• Budget
• Marketing Assets• Communication Objectives
• Tactics• Goals• Timing• Budget
• Performance Metrics
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MARKETING ASSETS
THE BASICS
• Company name• Logo• URL• Website• Business cards• Stationary• Brand Identity
This brand iden,ty sample by h2p://www.blissandtellbrandingcompany.com/
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• Signage/packaging• Brochures• Flyers/postcards• Newsletter template• Photography• Video• Testimonials
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MARKETING ASSETS
GENERALLY APPLICABLE
Photo courtesy of Donna Santos Photography
Thomas� Solutions,� based� in� Hamilton� for� over� 40� years,� serves� customers� throughout� Niagara,� the� Golden� Horseshoeand� the� GTA.
Our� management� team� is� passionate� about� two� things…� trucks� and� customers.� � Our� manpower� pool� shares� that� passion.� � We� form� strong� partnerships� with� our� customers� and� collaborate� to� deliver� meaningful,� cost-saving� solutions.By� working� with� our� focused� team� who� understands� your� business,� you� enjoy� optimal� flexibility� and� services� tailored� precisely� to� your� needs.
You� focus� on� your� core� business� we� focus� on� your� fleet.� � We� offer� a� full� range� of� work� trucks� to� meet� the� needs� of� any� size� fleet.� � From� a� little� Ford� Ranger� to� an� F350� to� a� large� Dempster� scrap� handler,� we� equip� your� business� with� trucks� right� for� you� at� a� price� point� to� suit� your� budget.� We� provide� both� short� and� long� term� leases� &� rentals� andcan� assist� you� in� ramping� up� quickly� for� special� projects� or� downgrading� should� business� needs� change.�
At� Thomas� Solutions� our� SmartSourceTM� solution� provides� a� wide� range� of� benefits.� You� will� maximize� availability� and� control� costs� while� maintaining� the� highest� possible� safety� standards.�
Enjoy� the� benefits� of� both� leasing� and� renting� simultaneously.
•� Work� truck� lease� &� rental
•� Fleet� management
•� Cartage� &� LTL� transportation
•� Manpower
•� Custom� Solutions
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• Customer database• Prospect database• Case studies• Bios of management• Brand style guide• Templates• Trade show displays• Keyword inventory• Microsites• Expert content• Audio Files/Pod Cast• Blog• Demos• And more…
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MARKETING ASSETS
DEPENDS ON YOUR BUSINESS
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• Digital Newsletter• Email Campaign• Online Advertising
(Banners)• Search Engine Marketing
(Google Ads)• Search Engine
Optimization• Online Directories• Google Places• Webcast or Podcast
MARKETING TACTICSDIGITAL MARKETING
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• Facebook• Your page• Advertising• Groups
• LinkedIn• Profiles• Advertising
• Google+• Twitter• You Tube• Pinterest• Blog
MARKETING TACTICSSocial Media
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• Hosted Events• Client Appreciation• Workshops• Seminars
• Guest Speaking• Networking• Association
Memberships• Trade Shows & Events
MARKETING TACTICSEvents & Networking
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• Television• Radio• Print (Magazine,
Newspaper)• Billboards/Out of Home• Direct Mail
MARKETING TACTICSAdvertising
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• Public Relations• Strategic Partnerships• Sales Promotions, Discounts
Sales• Contents/Sweepstakes• Stunts• Loyalty Program• Referral Program
MARKETING TACTICSOther
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CASE STUDIES
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IN SUMMARY
• Really know your ideal client Focus on things that will reach them most easily
• Existing customers/clients are the best place to start• Be selective and focus• Make a commitment and stick to it - give things time to work• Measure and adjust• Ensure the foundation is in place first – website, business
cards
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ABOUT RAMP COMMUNICATIONS
• Founded in 2011 by Shelley Mayer
• Located in east Toronto• Team of 5 full time and
10+ freelancers• Creative Director• Account Services & Project
Management• Digital Specialists• Art Directors, Designers,
Copywriters • Marketing Strategists and
Consultants
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ABOUT RAMP COMMUNICATIONS
Scope of Services• Full service marketing &
advertising agency• Branding,
communications planning & strategy for traditional and digital
• Creative design & production of point of sale materials, collateral, newspaper, magazine, radio and TV advertising
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THANK YOU! QUESTIONS?
Shelley MayerFounderRamp Communications
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