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Digital Strategy: For next-generation family businesses, what is the most challenging aspect of getting your business to invest more in digital?
JB
JB
Joy Broto Nath , Global Corporate Trainer & Strategist answered:

There is nothing like most challenging aspect of getting your business to invest more in digital, but challenges will be there. With so many messages tossed in consumers’ faces day after day, it is crucial to create a recognizable, relevant brand. Without consistent branding, your business becomes just another faceless name in a sea of ads. The number one challenge for marketers, according to HubSpot’s State of Inbound 2017 report, is that generating traffic and leads seems to get harder instead of easier as more platforms become available. Many business owners spend all their time focused on social media, sharing out dozens of posts a week without any kind of return. Develop buyer personas based on surveys with customers, market research, and any other information you can get your hands on. You need your website to attract, nurture, and convert leads. Website issues can range from creating the best content to designing an appealing site that is easy to navigate. Many companies, especially small businesses, simply do not have the time or staff to dedicate to website management. This does not mean you should settle for a website that does not do its job well. Get feedback from customers on their problem areas with the site and where you have room for improvement. Then, use StoryBrand to create powerful website content that will keep visitors clicking your “Call Now“ button. Deciding on the right tools, technology, and software for your business can be difficult, to say the least. When brainstorming for your content calendar for blogs, offers, emails, or social media posts, ask yourself what problems your audience has that you can solve. Always gear your content toward a specific problem your customers have. This preference does vary a bit depending on your audience, which is why those buyer personas are so important. You can take advantage of this trend and use it to grow your business. If that sounds familiar, you've probably already looked into the StoryBrand marketing framework. You can learn more about how to frame the right message for your audience by signing up for a StoryBrand workshop. ROI Online is a StoryBrand-Certified Agency. Either way, you end up with someone who does well in one area of marketing but does not see the whole picture. Just like with web design, the best bet for your business may be to partner with a marketing agency. These organizations employ the best pros for every area of marketing. Choose someone with a bit of experience in content creation and design, as they will be able to support your business more effectively than someone who only focuses on one area.
Measuring the ROI of your marketing projects is the most efficient way to determine the effectiveness of each campaign you launch. It is also a sure-fire way to obtain a larger marketing budget. To best measure ROI, you need to close the loop between marketing activities and sales results. There are numerous tools available to help you do just that, from marketing software to CRM solutions. When you speak to new customers, find out how they first heard of your business. That way, you will know if your marketing campaign brought people to your door or failed to take off. Every employee you hire should be adequately trained, and your marketing team is no exception. If you choose to hire a full- or part-time marketing staff, it’s crucial to provide thorough training even if they’re experts in their field. This gives you a starting point and lets you know where to invest your training time and money. These goals might include getting certifications in their area of expertise, reading a new marketing book, or watching a webinar. Find out how to recruit the best talent for your marketing team.
Besides if you do have any questions give me a call: https://clarity.fm/joy-brotonath

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