A marketing plan is an absolute must for any business looking to bring in more sales, clients, or revenue — period. You may feel tempted to procrastinate when it comes to creating a solid marketing plan for your business, but speaking from the perspective of an expert business & marketing consultant, this is actually the last thing you should be doing. 

If you need a little motivation to help you get on the right path towards creating a marketing plan, keep reading for five reasons why utilising one is non-negotiable for all CEOs.

• A marketing plan helps you set measurable goals.
  “Sell more than last year” and “make a lot of money” are goals worth pursuing, but they’re too vague for you to really know what actionable steps you need to take to achieve them. A marketing plan forces you to get tangible about the outcomes you desire. This way, you and your team know exactly what you’re working towards and can create a step-by-step plan of action to help you get there.

   

• A marketing plan encourages you to think about the big picture.
  Instead of just taking things day by day, a marketing plan requires you to think about your business vision on a larger scale.

   

• A marketing plan helps you build your brand.
  When you develop your marketing plan, you’re taking the time to actually identify your target market and understand how what you’re selling meets their needs and what sets you apart from your competitors. You’re then able to use this knowledge to position your brand in a way that stands out from the crowd and gains recognition from your ideal client.

   

• A marketing plan allows you to keep track of your budget.
  It can be easy to lose sight of how much you’ve invested into ads or marketing support for your business unless you’re keeping a record of it. Your marketing plan is a place to do just that — as well as measure the ROI you’re getting from these efforts.

• A marketing plan provides essential data that will help your business grow.
  Once a marketing plan is established, you’ll find it a lot simpler to understand what is and isn’t working in your strategy. You’ll be able to easily access and examine metrics related to your website, content, and campaigns, making it easier than ever to fine tune your existing plan to better meet your target market’s needs if necessary.

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