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5 Essential Stuff You Must Get Right Before Marketing A New Startup
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5 Essential Stuff You Must Get Right Before Marketing A New Startup

Platterofgold EditorBy Platterofgold Editor25 October 2014Updated:9 February 20223 Comments4 Mins Read
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Business marketing is not as easy as some people might have thought, especially, if you have not done your homework well before marketing a new startup.

Undoubtedly, we all know that marketing is very important when it comes to achieving business success. But what is more essential is marketing your business or startup to the right audience.

Some newly established startups have struggled to survive regardless of the huge amount they have spent on their business marketing.

The fact is that new startup owners should try to understand the reasons why so many startup businesses failed to make the grade so that they can be well equipped in their journey into entrepreneurship.

Stuff to get right before marketing

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  • Stuff to get right before marketing
    • #1]. Get your target audience right
    • #2]. Your marketing budget
    • #3]. Appropriate marketing channels
    • #4]. Branding and marketing materials
    • #5]. Appropriate social media platforms

The problem with those businesses that didn’t make the grade is not that people don’t see their adverts or marketing materials, but maybe their business marketing activities are directed towards the wrong audience.

So, no matter how awesome your products or services are, marketing is a crucial part of starting a new business. It’s something you can not afford to take lightly.

Why? Because the future of your new business could depend on how well you market it. Below are essential stuff you must get right before marketing a new startup:

#1]. Get your target audience right

First of all, before you begin your business marketing journey, it’s important to know that you need to be in control of your target market. You must be able to identify and define who your target market is through your business marketing strategy.

You don’t just launch your marketing campaigns without a target market. Having defined and identified your target market, it’s essential for you to study up your target audience so that you will be able to develop a marketing message that resonates with your audience.

#2]. Your marketing budget

At times, marketing your new startup to the right audience could take more resources than expected. This is why it’s important for you as a business owner to have a budget before you start your business marketing campaigns.

Even though there are ways to promote your business for free, most of the other effective means of marketing will require you to pay a fee to be able to achieve better results.

Therefore, it’s important to look at your current resources and the options within the realm of possibility before embarking on your marketing campaigns.

#3]. Appropriate marketing channels

No doubt about it, there are a lot of marketing channels that you can choose from. But what is more important is making use of the most effective marketing channels that can fit into your budget.

So how do you want to market your newly established startup? Key options here include advertising both online and offline, newsletter marketing or direct mail, point of sale display, public relations, and word-of-mouth marketing.

Therefore, from billboards by the roadside to animated online banners and print media, you should make a list of all of the available marketing channels and choose the ones that can offer a good return on investment (ROI) for your business.

#4]. Branding and marketing materials

Branding and marketing materials are also highly essential aspects of business marketing that you must get right before starting your marketing campaigns. The fact is that getting people to develop an interest in your advertisements largely depends on the sort of marketing materials you are using.

You can also creatively promote your small business online without spending too much. However, the question you should ask yourself is whether you are using the right marketing materials. This is why it’s important for you to be able to know what marketing materials would appeal to your audience.

Also, don’t forget to always reassess your startup marketing strategies and materials in order for you to increase sales.

#5]. Appropriate social media platforms

The power and capability of social media are so immense. No doubt about it, social media has changed the ways that people market and promote their business. It has also contributed to how businesses interact with customers nowadays.

Is social media right for your small business? Have you got the resources to make it work? These are some of the questions you should, first of all, ask yourself. So, as a business owner, it will be really beneficial to understand how some of these social media platforms work and the impacts they can have on your business.

Although Twitter and Facebook work well for a lot of businesses, you shouldn’t limit your reach to the two platforms only. Get on other platforms as well and find out how you can leverage social media for brand awareness and sales.


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