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Marketing a Massage Equipment and Supplies Business

At Gaebler, we've seen what great marketing can do for a small business. But if you own a massage equipment and supplies business, exceptional marketing may well be the determining factor in your long-term survival and success.

As a business owner, it's imperative to understand that your financial metrics are inextricably linked to your marketing capacity.

Business savvy entrepreneurs usually have a solid foundation in marketing. But to achieve your goals, there are some other things you'll also need to learn about marketing a massage equipment and supplies business.

Generating Buzz

Good buzz is a mythical creature in marketing circles. Although it's rumored to exist, it's hard to nail down. You've heard it said before: Word of mouth is the best form of promotion for products and brands. For a massage equipment and supplies business, it's worthwhile to invest in strategies to promote brand conversations. The process begins with developing communication vehicles and mechanisms that invite discussion. As you begin to promote brand discussions, you will need to also develop systems for monitoring the things that are being said about your company and using positive mentions to your advantage.

Promotional Calendars

Uncoordinated and disjointed marketing plans tend to backfire on massage equipment and supplies businesses. Instead of offering special promotions on the spur of the moment, we recommend creating a promotional calendar for the fiscal year. Although you can adjust the calendar as needed, advanced planning makes it easier to connect your company's marketing tactics to sales objectives, inventory levels, staffing, and other areas of the business. When used in tandem with a quality mailing list provider, promotional calendars can ensure the continuous execution of direct mail campaigns.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are an effective marketing tactic for many types of operations, including massage equipment and supplies businesses. Successful sponsorships create connections with customers; ineffective ones alienate customers and drain your marketing budget. A strategic sponsorship targets actual massage equipment and supplies business patrons. In any sponsorship scenario, be prepared to quickly withdraw your support if the event begins to attract negative publicity.

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