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Secrets to Having a Stronger Niche

By Roy Primm, published May 23, 2007
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Niche marketing mistakes
Could help to seal your fate,
But if you can supply
Good ideas to apply
The more money you'll make.

With so much competition in today's market place it's essential to have a specific niche market, product or service. Having a strong niche is the key to securing your longevity and stability.

But many businesses fail to apply the fundamentals of niche marketing and leave themselves open to competition.

Check yourself against these suggestions to see if you are making fundamental niche marketing mistakes. They will help you spot holes in your niche marketing campaign quickly. This will give you a chance to correct the mistakes before your competition does.

Are you making these niche-marketing mistakes?

1. Thinking Your Product or Service Is For Everybody.


This is one of the first rookie mistakes many businesses make. The mistake of thinking the product or service they sell is for everybody. When you try to be all things for all people - you're flirting with disaster. Focusing your efforts on one target customer type is a key to success - especially if you're new.

2. Relying On Last Years Customer Surveyed Needs.


Many businesses make the mistake of thinking their target customers needs a year ago is the same this year. This can be a fatal mistake in this fast changing world. You take a huge risk if you fail to keep at least one hand on the pulse of your customers needs on a regular basis. You do this by constantly soliciting feedback from them and knowing their current problems.

3. Not Knowing Your Competitions Strengths And Weaknesses.


To be more competitive you must know who you're competing with.

Many businesses have only a vague idea of who their competition is, much less their strengths and weaknesses. Those are the ones who are always caught by surprise. The one's who are caught by surprise are equally surprised when they go out of business.

That's why it's as important for you to know your competitors as it is for the average sports team to know their competition. It's often the best way to get an edge or advantage.

4. Insisting On Selling Your Way - Instead Of The Way Your Customer Wants To Buy.

Takeaways
  • The importance of niche marketing.
  • Niche marketing mistakes most businesses make.
  • How to protect yourself from growing competition.
Did You Know?
"Niches are like bathrooms ... you never notice one until you need it" - Primm
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