Key Determinants
Competition is a fact of business, regardless of whether we work for an organization or for ourselves. Price setting is a great example. Whether, it’s a part of salary negotiation or a marketing strategy. How would you answer these questions: Who determines the prices you charge or the salary level you set for yourself? Would you point to your level of sales or your market share, or perhaps your years of experience? Many people would say that their customer or employees set the prices. Others would insist that they set their own prices. In fact, all of these are Key Determinants of your ultimate professional or business success.
But the primary determinant is none of the factors mentioned above; it is actually your competition in the marketplace that sets your prices. You have competition whether your company sells its goods and services in the open market or inside an organization where you are competing for advancement or scarce resources. For this reason, it is essential to thoroughly research your competitors and know them as well as you know yourself.
Many people in a competitive market situation make the mistake of dismissing the competition. The smart competitor does not look down on the competition, find fault with them, criticize them, or make light of them. They respect their successful competitors and make it their business to study and learn from them.
What do they do to win that promotion or get themselves hired for that job? What are their strategies and tactics for market penetration and market domination? How do they position their products or services? What alliances or networks do they build to ensure the success of their departments or divisions? Why do people buy from them? How do they service their customers and build relationships both within and outside of their organizations? What is their pricing policy? What new skills or training do they acquire to stay current? What is their approach to quality control? What volunteer or professional organizations do they join?
Once we have determined what it is we do better than others in our career or business, look outward. How will you position yourself or your product or service in the marketplace to capitalize on your area of excellence? What sales and marketing strategies will you adopt? Based on competitive pricing strategies, how will you price your products or services? Maintain the broadest possible scope when you are conducting research on what the competition is doing. For example, if you are in business for yourself, you may find that in some instances, the competition may not be another individual or company. You may find that you are competing against what appears to be another industry.
Who are your most successful competitors? Why would your customers or potential customers buy from these competitors? What advantages and benefits do they perceive in buying from your competitors? Bottom line, know your completion.
“Remember, Success is Always Within Reach”
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But the primary determinant is none of the factors mentioned above; it is actually your competition in the marketplace that sets your prices. You have competition whether your company sells its goods and services in the open market or inside an organization where you are competing for advancement or scarce resources. For this reason, it is essential to thoroughly research your competitors and know them as well as you know yourself.
Many people in a competitive market situation make the mistake of dismissing the competition. The smart competitor does not look down on the competition, find fault with them, criticize them, or make light of them. They respect their successful competitors and make it their business to study and learn from them.
What do they do to win that promotion or get themselves hired for that job? What are their strategies and tactics for market penetration and market domination? How do they position their products or services? What alliances or networks do they build to ensure the success of their departments or divisions? Why do people buy from them? How do they service their customers and build relationships both within and outside of their organizations? What is their pricing policy? What new skills or training do they acquire to stay current? What is their approach to quality control? What volunteer or professional organizations do they join?
Once we have determined what it is we do better than others in our career or business, look outward. How will you position yourself or your product or service in the marketplace to capitalize on your area of excellence? What sales and marketing strategies will you adopt? Based on competitive pricing strategies, how will you price your products or services? Maintain the broadest possible scope when you are conducting research on what the competition is doing. For example, if you are in business for yourself, you may find that in some instances, the competition may not be another individual or company. You may find that you are competing against what appears to be another industry.
Who are your most successful competitors? Why would your customers or potential customers buy from these competitors? What advantages and benefits do they perceive in buying from your competitors? Bottom line, know your completion.
“Remember, Success is Always Within Reach”
#entrepreneur #terryogburn #Business #Business Development #Business Sales #business coach #business coaching