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Customers are the lifeblood of your business.

Obviously.  So, how do you get new customers flooding in?  Having a dedicated customer base that you build and nurture strong relationships with is vital but, at some point, you need to expand and grow that list.  The more clients you have, the more your business can evolve and the more revenue you will make but getting their attention might be tricky.  Here are a few tips to help you navigate the minefield that is attracting new customers.

Identify Target Consumers

You need to know what type of customer is interested in purchasing your products or services.  Not every product will appeal to all so you should understand what type of client your business attracts in the first place.  For instance, if you have a new type of steak coming out, it would be useless to promote to vegans.  Narrowing down your target consumer not only helps your marketing perform more effectively but will help you develop new products/services and even help mold better customer service programs or company policies.

Location, Location, Location

It helps to know where your customer frequents.  This should be something you discover in your extensive research on the target consumer.  If your group are more likely to be found offline, this will completely change your marketing plans and how you connect with them.  It will also change the way you approach them and what type of message you will be sending.

Know Your Business

Before you even attempt to attract clients, you need to know yourself.  What I mean by this is understand your products limitations and how you can evolve this to make better offers for consumers and offer more in-depth assistance.  Your customer service programs can make or break your business growth and if you don’t have professionally trained staff who know how to accurately solve problems and how well your products/services can perform, you are only hurting yourself.

Be The Answer

Solve consumer problems.  It really IS that simple.  Make sure your product/service overcomes an obstacle, solves a problem or answers a question the target consumer has.  Once you tackle this crucial area, your product/service can sell itself.  At this point, your marketing team can use this to focus your campaigns on the fact that you ARE, indeed, the answer.

Marketing Time

At this juncture, hire a local marketing agency or have your in-house team begin implementing a plan customized for your target consumer.  With their know-how, technology and specialized strategies, attracting new customers should be a breeze.  The most critical aspect of the process is constant maintenance and consumer follow-up.  Your marketing team will not only be engaging new customers and building relationships with them but will be consistently pulse-checking them, your products/services and your overall brand.

Following these steps will go a long way in helping you establish a fantastic foundation to bring new clients into your company and help you exceed your own expectations.