Before entering into a new market, it is a good idea to ask yourself what level of acceptability the market must offer to your business before you enter. Here are some questions and concerns to take into consideration before you make such a move with your business. In order to compete within that new market, what must your business offer? … Continue reading
Your business has the opportunity to move into a new market. You may be just thinking about the benefits of making such a move. On the other hand, you may be concerned about whether making this move is going to turn your business in a positive direction. In some cases, the decision to make such a move is an easy … Continue reading
Making a move into a new market can be a good move, but in other cases, it can pose risks to the business. In many cases, the market may have an opening, for example, due to the failure of another company. It can be tempting to take your business into that market to fill that vacancy, but before you do, … Continue reading
New geography is a term often used to refer to emerging markets, new markets in which a business could potentially expand. While emerging markets does often refer to whole countries that are restructuring the way they do business to allow for new opportunities to do businesses, it can also mean smaller markets that are growing. Perhaps a sleepy town nearby … Continue reading
Activities may vary greatly according to the various job functions in a firm. But broadly, you can classify activities into two groups: 1. Activities that focus on the short term, that help your firm achieve its tactical or operational activities. 2. Activities that focus on the longer term, that help your firm achieve its strategic objectives. Michael Porter, in his … Continue reading
If the time has come to expand your business entering a new market is one way to do that. There are a number of ways to enter a new market. You may find yourself using one or more of these strategies. To know which is the correct approach will require you to do your research. A great deal will depend … Continue reading
One way to grow your business is to expand it into a new region. The goal of every business is to make the sale. The second goal is to grow their business, and that can happen in a number of ways. One way is to expand your business into a new region. Expanding into a new region doesn’t mean you … Continue reading
So you’re planning to bring a new product to market. You’ve already done your research and have decided on the product that you’re going to incorporate into your business. Now all that’s left to do is generate sales from that product or service. So how do you launch a new product successfully? Glad you asked. There are actually 7 steps … Continue reading
Every business has competition. How you handle that competition can be the difference between who comes out on the winner in the world of profits. So what’s the best way to face down your competition in business. Take Good Photos Did you know that good photographs of your executives and staff regardless of education will lead to potential customers to … Continue reading
Growing your business should be more than something you consider. It should be part of your strategy for your economic well being and your ability to survive over the long term. Let’s look at some of the best organisational growth strategies for your business which helps in increasing your sales and marketing strategy. Never lose potential sales using Apptivo’s Opportunities … Continue reading
