Talk to customers
When was the last time you talked with your customers? It sounds simple but why do so many small businesses make assumptions? This book by Giff Constaple and illustrated by my fav cartoonist Tom Fishburne answers some of those key assumptions in Talking to Humans. So do yourself a favour, before you invest in marketing tactics please do a simple customer survey or better still pick up the phone and ask your customers why they decided to buy from you. And while you are at it, ask your staff why they work for you and see if you can uncover your true value proposition. This is the starting point for growing a successful business.
