For many consumers and producers, MSP is an acronym for Manufacturer's Suggested Price. Today, I would like you to consider a different definition for these commonly used letters ?Marketing, Sales and Profitability.
In a previous article, "Do You Know and Plan for the 3-R's for Your Business" ( Ezine Article.com directory at http://ezinearticles.com/?id=48344 ), the focus was on Relationships, Referrals and Revenue. One of the most consistent challenges for any business owner is the actual implementation of the strategic business plan that builds the 3-R's. The MSP of Marketing, Sales and Profitability helps to overcome that issue.
Since relationships are the first R, the necessary action is to construct a Marketing Plan to increase relationships. This plan should be specific to your company and not the "shadow" of a company that you admire. Many business owners and executives attempt to "copy" someone else's brand identity and fail to establish their own identify. Marketing plans require research and evolve from a solid vision, values and mission statements.
The second R of referrals generates the greatest amount of Sales. Sales plans and marketing plans are closely related and need to be aligned to ensure that potential opportunities are realized. Within the Sales' plan, specific goals are necessary to ensure that the marketing plan is effective. For example, how many "mailers" are necessary to secure an appointment? How many appointments result in a second appointment? How many second appointments turn into a sale? Knowing your numbers is critical to the sales process and more importantly your own internal motivation.
Revenue is the third R and is a partner of profitability. Some companies work on the philosophy of high sales and low profitability while others use an opposite approach. Profitability is an absolute necessity and should be examined on a regular basis.
Today's business world is complex, but still retains the simplicity of earlier marketplaces. If you know your MSP, you will be able to build the 3-R's.
Leanne Hoagland-Smith, M.S. President of ADVANCED SYSTEMS, is the Process Specialist. With over 25 years of business & education experience, she helps her clients to implement and realign processes to build sustainable change. By uniting systems, strategies and people to create loyal internal customers, Leanne delivers ROI solutions that affect sustainable change in 4 key areas: financials, leadership, relationships and growth & innovation within a variety of industries. As co-author of M.A.G.I.C.A.L. Potential: 7 Capacities for Living an Amazing Life Beyond Purpose to Achievement due for 2005 release, Leanne speaks nationally to a variety of audiences. Please contact Leanne at 219.759.5601, http://ezinearticles.com/?id=48344 or visit http://ezinearticles.com/?id=48344 if you are seeking amazing results.
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