Marketing Tactics for Niche Markets

Marketing a Lightning Protection Equipment and Systems Business

Looking for innovative ways to market a lightning protection equipment and systems business? Although you there are no magic bullets that will enable you to dominate the industry, there are several things you can do to improve visibility and market presence.

The task of promoting a lightning protection equipment and systems business can be challenging, especially for business owners who lack a marketing background.

But by creating a strong marketing strategy, you undergird your connection to your base. Great marketing is good business -- and it begins by integrating a handful of proven marketing concepts into your lightning protection equipment and systems business's business model.

Competitive Awareness

Competitive awareness is the starting point for creativity in marketing. Innovation is desirable in marketing, but if your company doesn't maintain a presence in the channels that are being used by other lightning protection equipment and systems businesses, there's a good chance that you're missing something. Although you might be convinced that a new strategy will give your company an edge, it's reassuring to consult with a professional marketer before you go too far down the road.

Bundling

Messaging matters - but only to the degree that it communicates value to cost-conscious consumers. Bundling is a tried and true method for marketing value concepts. Instead of presenting buyers with a single product offering, you can combine multiple product offerings into a package deal. Most lightning protection equipment and systems businesses have the ability to bundle multiple products and services into a single offering that customers find appealing. Since the bundling concept is based on discounts, consumers expect to pay less for the bundle than they would if they were to buy the products separately, so you'll need to make sure your bundle offers real value to buyers.

Marketing Collateral

There is nothing insignificant about marketing collateral. Even small pieces of marketing content, from business cards to product sheets, say something about your lightning protection equipment and systems business. To squeeze the most impact from your collateral, it needs to be targeted toward its recipients. Delivered to the wrong person, a valuable piece of collateral will collect dust. For direct mail campaigns, premium mailing lists from established vendors can protect the value of your investment. If you're like most business owners, you invest substantial resources in the creation of quality collateral. If you don't invest similar resources in mailing lists and other distribution channels, your lightning protection equipment and systems business's investment in collateral will be pointless.

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