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O.K.... we all know
branding starts with a strong graphic design, business cards and
letterhead. But, there's a lot more to it. As you become more involved
with marketing, you'll discover there are huge benefits to branding your
business and products..... Here are just a few:
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A strong
brand allows for premium pricing
versus competitive products.
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A strong
brand gives you protection
against price wars.
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A strong
brand breeds customer loyalty
resulting in higher profitability.
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A strong
brand drives high levels of
employee pride.
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A strong
brand is a magnet for recruiting
the best employees and retaining them over time.
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A strong
brand allows for greater new
product success because of the implied endorsement.
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A strong
brand provides leverage
when negotiating with business partners such as corporate and medical
accounts.
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A strong
brand is attractive to
co-branding partners.
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A strong
brand makes you a more
attractive licensing candidate.
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A strong
brand mandates clarity in
internal focus and brand execution.
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Your brand conveys the essence,
character, purpose and expectations of your unique business –
both products and services. It’s the heart and
soul of the company from which all outward expressions emanate. Your
successful brand will deliver the same quality experience time
after time to enforce its promise. Your brand is your
reputation.
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Your brand creates feelings, emotions
and an affinity toward your services and products. As your brand
becomes accepted it is referred to others in a defined, directed and
understood manner. Ideally, your brand becomes embraced by all
audiences.
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Branding is a process – not an
event. It is planned, strategically focused and integrated throughout
your organization. Your brand establishes the direction, leadership
and clarity of purpose for your business.
A Strong Brand Creates Loyal Clients/Members
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When members/clients are
highly loyal to your brand, there is
minimal consideration of your competitors in the purchase or renewal
process.
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When members/clients are
highly loyal they request your brand (products) by name.
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When members/clients
are highly loyal, they recommend your brand to their family, friends
and associates.
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When members/clients are
highly loyal to your brand, they are more accepting of new
products and services offered by your brand.
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When members/clients are
highly loyal to your brand, they refuse substitutes and will wait
longer or travel farther to get the brand of their choice.
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When members/clients are
highly loyal to your brand, they will continue to pay a premium price.
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