As a business, trying to satisfy a wide array of different needs at the same time is not an effective strategy. However, by splitting up your customers into different group of similar people can help your business to effectively market your services/products specifically to the customers who will be most profitable to your company.
But how do you identity, find and then evaluate your target market? Here is how you do it…..
Identify your target market
How do you go about identifying your target market? You look for groups with similar characteristics and then identify the different segments among your existing customers. You can segment your consumers by income, age or gender. The location is also a key factor and can help you decide if you are targeting local consumers or international customers. Through segmentation, you can clearly understand what aspects of your business offers appeal to each of the consumer groups and accordingly adapt your product/service to exactly match their requirements.
This may mean modifying your product or making changes to your service, reliability, delivery or any other specific need that is important to a particular market segment. At times, you may also need to adjust the way you market your business offers (Changing your pricing policy or using distribution channels that reach your target audience more effectively). While reaching out to different customer segments, remember to also adapt your promotional media messages accordingly.
Find and evaluate potential customers
When it comes to identifying the right groups of customers that your business should be targeting, knowledge is everything. This is where Market Research can help you. With market research, you can understand the needs, spending habits and tastes of different groups of prospective consumers. This will reveal which customer segments are most likely to buy your products/services and the exact kind of marketing and sales actions that they will respond to.
A SWOT analysis can also help your business evaluate your weaknesses and strengths as a business and identify the threats and opportunities that are looming in your targeted market. This will give you a clear picture if your business is in a position to carry out a strong marketing and sales campaign with your targeted customers. A SWOT analysis can also show you how you measure up against your competitors.
Understanding your business rivals is critical as it can give you information about how they are working with your target market, their offers and their marketing strategies. You can also find out gaps in their offers and marketing strategies – Are there any groups that are being ignored by your rivals? Can you target these consumers profitably? Would your business do better or worse than your competitors?
Make your business a success with market research
With the right combination of market research, benchmarking and SWOT analysis, you can get a detailed picture of your potential and marketplace. This will give you the exact information of where your company should be directing your marketing actions and how to accurately do it. Armed with such knowledge, your company can confidently customize your message to the different segments of your target market and successfully convert potential customers into buyers.
Flatworld Solutions, a leading name in the field of research and analysis has over 14 years of experience in meeting the market research requirements of companies across industries. Why don’t you tap into our expertise and start targeting your prospective customers right away? Get to know more about our Market Research and SWOT Analysis services. Our affordable, accurate and timely services can guarantee your success.
How have you identified your target market? Have you used any other strategies? Let us know by leaving a comment in the box below. We, at Flatworld Solutions love to hear from you!
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