{"id":114922,"date":"2023-09-29t14:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-29t18:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/?p=114922"},"modified":"2024-08-27t17:01:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27t21:01:07","slug":"eleven-marketing-strategies-for-smaller-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2023\/09\/29\/eleven-marketing-strategies-for-smaller-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"eleven marketing strategies for smaller firms"},"content":{"rendered":"
you probably haven\u2019t used all of these.<\/strong><\/p>\n by august j. aquila<\/i> small firm owners know they need to market, but they don\u2019t always know which marketing activities they need to focus on. here are 11 strategies for increasing your client base that are easy to implement.<\/p>\n more:<\/b><\/strong> five keys to successful marketing<\/a> | how does your firm measure up?<\/a> | six questions before asking for all the referrals you deserve<\/a> | five rules for a marketing orientation<\/a> | four ways to prepare for new business development<\/a> 1: get known in the marketplace<\/strong><\/p>\n before you start marketing, you need to answer these two questions:<\/p>\n 2: develop a niche<\/strong><\/p>\n you can\u2019t be all things to all people so you should try to develop a niche, where you will be known as the best of the best in that field. clients today want accountants who are experts to solve their problems.<\/p>\n you must get known to become an expert. you do this by sharing your knowledge with other people, such as through lectures, podcasts, articles or networking. experts are not afraid to share information with others. if you share a checklist with a potential client before they decide to hire you, the prospect will be impressed. he or she will think, what else will i get if hire this person?<\/p>\n 3: share your knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n don\u2019t be afraid to share your knowledge. you will always know much more than your clients or prospects in your niche area. potential clients want enough information to determine whether you know enough to solve their issues, and then they want to hire you to do it. they won\u2019t do it themselves.<\/p>\n 4: take seo into consideration<\/strong><\/p>\n seo or search engine optimization is merely getting your name at the top or near the top when someone searches for example for \u201cforensic accountant near me\u201d in the google search bar. it helps you stand out from the clutter in each search. you may need a consultant to help you here, but the investment will be worth it.<\/p>\n 5: use social media<\/strong><\/p>\n in the old days, we would rely on word of mouth to grow the firm. today, however, online marketing activities such as email marketing, advertising and social media such as linkedin, facebook, instagram, x (formerly twitter) have advanced targeted marketing features that allow your ads to reach only the potential customers you want.<\/p>\n this strategy is going to take some time because once you are set up on each site, you need to create content. it can be content from your newsletter or another source. but you need to post something new at least monthly.<\/p>\n 6: network<\/strong><\/p>\n hang out where your clients are. go to the local entrepreneurship meetings, small business meetups or volunteer activities. this is where you\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet potential new clients. these meetings are your opportunity to get your name out. check out linkedin or meetup for meetings in your area. you can also reach out to the local chamber of commerce for networking events.<\/p>\n 7: help others<\/strong><\/p>\n get involved in local charities. your activities can show the community that you are giving time (and maybe money) to the market. you will be with local business leaders while you are doing something you enjoy. just take one or two charities that you want to support and get active.<\/p>\n 8: create an inbound marketing funnel<\/strong><\/p>\n the marketing funnel allows you to visualize the process of landing new clients and strategize ways to increase your conversion rate.<\/p>\n an inbound marketing funnel, also known as a sales funnel or a marketing funnel, is a framework used to visualize and understand the customer journey from initial awareness to making a purchase or taking a desired action. it represents the stages a potential customer goes through before becoming a customer and is designed to attract, engage and convert leads.<\/p>\n here are the typical stages of an inbound marketing funnel:<\/p>\n the inbound marketing funnel is a strategic framework that helps marketers understand the customer journey and align their marketing efforts accordingly. by focusing on providing value, building relationships and guiding potential customers through the funnel, businesses can increase their chances of converting leads into loyal customers.<\/p>\n 9: create a newsletter (and maintain it!)<\/strong><\/p>\n the basics of accounting don\u2019t change very often, but the rules and regulations do! consider creating a monthly or quarterly newsletter for your clients that provides valuable, up-to-date information about changes that could affect their personal finances or their businesses. there\u2019s a vast amount of information on various financial and tax topics people can use to make wiser choices throughout the year.<\/p>\n determine who is responsible for distributing your newsletter and who will create the content. discuss how frequently you want to distribute the newsletter, what should be included and who should receive it.<\/p>\n 10: use review websites<\/strong><\/p>\n while most prospects will rely on recommendations from friends and family when it comes to accounting services, more and more are turning to the internet. some of the most popular websites are:<\/p>\n 11: toot your own horn<\/strong><\/p>\n this one involves a lot of self-promotion; however, it is a great opportunity to get local exposure. many small business awards and leadership awards ask for applications or nominations. some people may feel uncomfortable about self-promotion but consider that anyone else winning the award would have been nominated in the same manner.<\/p>\n do some research online for local business organizations or scour news sites for articles about local awards and then find out how to apply. even if you don\u2019t win, it can be a networking opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" you probably haven\u2019t used all of these.<\/strong>
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