To develop a new business or grow an established business, you need to have a well thought out marketing plan. Marketing plans don’t have to be complicated or lengthy, they just need to provide a roadmap that will help direct your efforts and keep you focused on your overall objectives. Every
Geofencing – Is This the Latest Marketing Tactic for Small Business?
Marketing tactics are the actions you use to implement the strategy set in place to reach your marketing goals. There are several channels that can be used deploy your marketing campaigns. The definitive goal should be to reach individuals who are most likely to buy your product or
Direct Mail: Does it Still Work?
In this digital world, is it worth it to still do direct mail campaigns? In comparison to digital advertising, the cost of print and postage can get expensive. Plus, it is much harder to track and determine your ROI with a direct mail campaign. Ultimately, this is a hard question to answer.
Part 2. The Wild Coffee Philosophy for Small Business Marketing – Strategy Before Tactics
Now that we have defined the “who,” “what” and “why” of your business, and have developed a true marketing strategy, it is time to determine what type of tactics can be employed to get the word out. Become the area expert and display your knowledge through various social channels. As a small
Part 1. The Wild Coffee Philosophy for Small Business Marketing – Strategy Before Tactics
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu Marketing isn’t magic. It does take a bit of guile, a lot of guts and, most importantly, the experience of knowing what works. And we know what works – strategy before
What is Marketing?
When we work with clients, one of the first questions we ask them is, “what is your definition of marketing?” No matter who we’re asking – whether company executives or small business owners – every single person defines marketing in a different way. At Wild Coffee, we subscribe to the Duct Tape
The Importance of Strategy Before Tactics
With more than 50 years of combined experience in marketing, we know a thing or two when it comes to strategy and tactics for small business. At Wild Coffee Marketing, the core of our marketing philosophy is simple but critical: We believe it’s vital to implement strategy before tactics, and