Are you using the Internet's potential to help you
market your business? The phrase 'information is power'
may be a cliche, but when it comes to gaining a
competitive edge, truer words have never been spoken.
Read on to discover out what kinds of information you
can find online that will help you get those sales.
Private Information Available Publicly
It's surprising the amount of so-called 'private'
information about a company that is openly public online.
Many companies post online industry newsletters,
information about company personnel, press releases (that
never make the press), statements about competitors and
more. You can sign up for online services that give you
access to numerous databases and analytical programs.
Some
are free; some are subscribed to at a cost. You can
also
subscribe to media packages that send information to you
daily. This information would take long periods of time
to
sift through from print and broadcast sources. Online
it's
readily available and easy to access.
Who's Buying What?
You can scan online newswires to find out who is buying
what. Announcements and details of major contracts are
often identified through online newswires. Reports of
sales results are often available online. You can analyze
these results and figure out what kinds of products and
services your target customers are purchasing and why.
Use this information to put together a dynamite
sales
plan.
Online Focus Groups
Some market research experts are conducting focus groups
on line. Many online users prefer the anonymity of
answering questions online rather than in person. Higher
response rate, more complete responses and possibly even
more honest responses make online focus groups a valuable
research tool.
Use the online resources that are available to
you. You
can develop more powerful marketing strategies by
embracing the power of information, and never before has
getting information been easier.
Scott F. Geld is the Director of Marketing for
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