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Does that mean you should never market your product “at the best price”?
Of course not. Pricing is an important variable in the marketing mix. But be sure to think through the ramifications of discounting. Set yourself clear objectives as to what you are trying to achieve and then analyse the actual performance to see if you achieved...
It is not always easy to make a change to the product
Perhaps you don't have exclusivity on a product so you may have to look to add value in many other ways. Giving more personal attention to a customer.Having stock on hand when the customer needs it most.Rescheduling orders to cater for a customer’s emergencyTaking a...
It’s about how much value you add. As THEY see it
And that’s so much harder. To create value rather than dropping the price. But its worth the effort.Consider a value added pack, eg: 10 plus 1 - for a limited time. Perhaps the same product. Perhaps a smaller size added. Perhaps a sample of another product to...
The price of the product or service can become a scapegoat for other problems.
Instead of having a good hard look at all the possible reasons for the product or services poor performance, we blame our lack of sales on the uncompetitive price. We should be analysing our particular situation and developing a strategy most appropriate to the...
Direct pricing comparisons are made where products are seen as being similar.
The person finds it very difficult to differentiate between the offerings and so price becomes the determining factor. Where the consumer is clear about what a brand or company offers versus the others in the market, price becomes less of a factor.
People don’t always buy on price.
We buy based on our perception of the value of an item to us. Even individuals with a very limited disposable income will find a way to buy an item that they really want. If you asked them why they chose a more expensive brand over a cheaper one, they would be able to...
The market is tight. Sales are dropping, So we need to drop the price. Yes?
Circumstances like these get people talking about the cost of living and how expensive everything is. And that translates into many business peoples’ minds into a notion that the only way they’re going to get ANY business is by offering their market “the best price”....
Customer surveys/questionnaires are a proactive tool that provide insights into the brand experience.
By asking specific questions and then analysing the responses you will see just how you are performing on key elements For example: you are in hospitality and you are looking for the brand story to communicate:that the visitor should anticipate a well - rounded and...