Showing posts with label consultant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label consultant. Show all posts

Sunday, 27 October 2013

MARKET STRATEGY

How to Structure Your Market Strategy Report?

Type of Strategy: (mention the character of the strategy)
 For example strategy can be ‘Kiosk in the public’.

Why this Strategy: (explain the logical reasoning behind this strategy, like its objective and major benefits).
In this, we can mention our major objectives that we are aiming to achieve through this strategy. For example, if our strategy is to set ‘kiosk in a crowded place just before the inaugural day of the company’, the objective can be mentioned like ‘Give good awareness among local customers about our company’s products or services. Through this strategy we can easily grab the attention of our targeted customers.’

How it works: (Give every details of this particular strategy. Ask all possible questions that can arise and give answers to it).
If we are planning to set a kiosk, you have to give answers to the following questions. If we can brief this strategy with one or two sentences, that would be great. All the activity which is mentioned here should substantiate our objective. We can take the above example to brief this part.

1)   How should be the kiosk? The size and the design of the kiosk should be mentioned here.
2)  Where to set the kiosk? Mention the suitable places which are appropriate for placing the kiosk, like shopping malls or some public areas (Private bus stand, ground etc).
3)  When to set kiosk? Mention the appropriate time for setting the kiosk. For example, we can say that kiosk operation should be started just five days before the inauguration day and should be ended just before the inauguration day.
4)   How long should it operate? We can mention operating time of this kiosk, like kiosk should be operated for continuous five days and the timing would be 4 pm to 7.30 pm in everyday.
5)  What all should be done in the Kiosk? Mention the major activities which we are planning to conduct in the kiosk. Like
One game called ‘Throw and win’: From 4.30 to 5 PM - Mention why this event?
Brochure distribution: Mention how to do it. How much brochure we need to distribute? etc.
Member prize coupon filling: Explain the processes and procedures of the same

6)   Manpower needed: Specify the manpower which will be needed for operating this Kiosk
Output to be expected: (Mention the expected output after implementing this strategy)
In the above case, we can mention the output expected as, Brand awareness level will be increased and through this we will be achieving 10% of additional sales in the month of November and December.
Budget: (Find out the approximate amount of budget, if we are able to split the expense part that will be good)
Marketing Expense
Particulars
 Amount(Rs)
Electrical equipments rent
3,000
Coordinators wages
3,000
Space Rent
6,000
Stage/Kiosk
10,000
Expense for conducting games
5,000
Brochure expense
20,000
Total expense
47,000


Marketing calendar: After preparing the entire strategy we need to set a marketing calendar. It should give an overview of all the strategy which mentioned in the report and most importantly we need to set priorities for each strategy. For example, sometimes two strategies may not be suitable to implement simultaneously because of various reasons. So we need to set a priority based calendar, which will explain the appropriate time to implement a particular strategy.

Marketing calendar
Strategies
Period
Quick Over view
Expense (Approx)





- Mr. Vinu Narayanan
  Asst. Manager - Consulting
  Bramma Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  Mob: 09847795311
  Phone: 0484 2705535

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Monday, 30 September 2013

3 Reasons to Hire a Consultant

3 Reasons to Hire a Consultant


Many companies turn to consultants when they don’t have the staff to handle a particular need, but there are many other solid reasons to consider hiring an external consultant.  Hiring a consultant could be just what your company needs to recharge, think outside the box or explore a new approach.

Here are 3 reasons out of many to hire a consultant:

1. Fresh Thinking - Bringing in someone new who hasn’t lived and breathed your business every day is bound to give you a new perspective. A consultant is going to ask questions and look at your business from a different lens. A consultant also brings learning and knowledge from other client work and other categories that just may lead to that out of the box idea you have been seeking. Hiring a consultant to lead a brainstorming session for your employees is a great way to recharge and excite your team and break out of a rut of ‘same old’ thinking. If you are looking to launch a new campaign or product, a consultant could help you uncover a brand new approach while also getting your team inspired and onboard.

2. Relieve your Overworked Staff – If you are like most companies these days, you’ve had to layoff staff, eliminate positions or freeze hiring.  You’ve kept your best and brightest stars, but you are also asking them to work more and in some cases do the job of several employees. Over time you run the risk of burnout or running off the very people you want to keep. Bringing in a consultant to help out with a project or take on some work for a period of time is cost effective and a good way to show your employees that you respect what they do and realize sometimes they need a break! Letting your staff take a vacation, reclaim their weekends, or just leave work at a normal hour again will go a long way to building good morale and acknowledging their extra effort.  Good employees often leave jobs when they don’t feel appreciated.  Bringing in a consultant to help out is one way to show your appreciation during a particularly busy time.

3. Special Project – As a company you may be curious about trying out a new form of marketing or maybe a ‘new to your company’ way of working. Hiring a consultant to lead and possibly teach your employees about a different expertise is a great way to ‘try it’ before you make a full investment.  You may decide to utilize a consultant to set up and manage a blog for your department or to define a new target and create a plan to reach this new audience. Using a consultant allows your staff to continue to pursue their work while exploring a new possible area at a low risk and low expense.  The results, however, could pay off handsomely!


These are just three reasons out of many to consider hiring a consultant. Working with consultants can be a low risk, low investment option that yields a high return. Next time you find yourself stuck, understaffed, or wanting to try something new – consider bringing in a consultant like Bramma Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.