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Entrepreneur Tips: Building a Better Strategic Plan

11/9/2015

 
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2015 is quickly drawing to a close and now is the time to begin the strategic planning process for the coming year. Since this is such a crucial area when it comes to building better relationships with the customers, it is something that a great deal of time should be spent considering. Throughout the process, be sure to consider the following entrepreneur tips when it comes to building a strategic plan
​Customer Experience
One way to enhance customer experience is feedback. Developing relationships with clients is a great way to learn this information, but so is customer feedback programs.

Spend some time looking through your Yelp reviews and any other sites that may offer reviews regarding your service and products. Businesses can definitely develop a stronger strategy by learning what their customers are missing.

Consider Mobile Services
Technology is an important factor for customers and should be included with every strategic plan. Businesses should offer customers with ways to engage with them through technology. Many are choosing to provide specialized apps that help the customer find exactly what they are looking for.

Keep in mind that learning new technology can be challenging for both employees and clients. One way to make these types of additions easier is to hold in-person training opportunities or demonstrations for both customer and employees to learn the best ways to utilize the new technology.

Adapt to New Habits
One new habit that must be included with in a strategic plan is the idea of social media. Customers now expect to have the option to view businesses through these mediums. Businesses should add a section in their strategic plan that revolves around the social media plan and how they will use this tool to their advantage.

Be sure to consider your online presence. Are customers able to receive the information that they need when they need it the most? One idea to ensure that this is the case is to offer video meetings for customers. With this system, customers will always have access to the specialist that they need even when they are not physically at the business.

Naturally, the work of an executive when it comes to strategic planning is never quite finished. Instead, this is more of a living plan that indicates the direction that you wish to take for the future. By focusing on these key areas, you will be certain that your strategic plan is ready for the next year and continues to help you grow your member base. Be sure to contact us to learn more about this process.
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    By: Matt Holmes

    Matt Holmes
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    is an entrepreneur, speaker, marketer, and world record holder for the world's longest handshake.

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