Marketing & Sales

Defining Marketing

Next, participants will explore the definition of marketing and other key terms.

Recognizing Trends

This session will focus on how to determine whether an idea is a trend or a fad.

Market Research

Participants will learn about primary and secondary research, and the benefits and drawbacks of both methods.

Strategies for Success

Next, participants will look at 90 marketing strategies. They will identify what they are currently doing and what they could be doing to make their marketing more successful.

Mission Statements

The first half of the workshop will conclude with a discussion on mission statements.

Brochures

During this session, participants will critique brochures and develop some guidelines to take back to the office.

Trade Shows

Participants will work in small groups to develop a checklist of activities to do before, during, and after a trade show.

Developing a Marketing Plan

Next, participants will learn about the six P’s of a good marketing plan. They will also explore how to do a SWOT analysis and how to market on a small budget.

Increasing Business

This session will share a formula for increasing sales.

Saying No to New Business

Participants will read an article on why and when they should tell say no to a customer.

Advertising Myths

Next, participants will explore some advertising myths.

Networking Tips

To wrap up the day, participants will learn about the keys to successful networking.