A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up a Business for Marketing
Introduction:
Starting a marketing for your business can be a rewarding, but it
requires careful planning and execution. This step-by-step guide
will help you navigate through the essential stages of setting up
your marketing business.
Step 1: Business Core
Before diving into marketing for your business, you must social
proof your business. You need to provide your audience proof of
your existence without it they will move on to the next opportunity
the following is a list of the social networks and social proof that
you will need to have before you start doing your marketing.
1. Business Address: You will need to have a business address
other than your own private residence. This can be a friends,
business address of a brick and mortar. It can be a mailbox
that is listed as a business address.
2. Business Phone Number: Your business needs a phone
number that can either be picked up or a message can be
delivered to the prospective client calling your business.
Godzilla MKTG. Will provide this in the system for you.You will only need to put a card down in the back office to
cover the low rates of usage, don't worry you won't have some
crazy cell phone bill from back in the day. Our bills in our
company on a month-to-month basis are less than $40 for the
entire company. You are only a one person band so it could be
just a few dollars a month, if at all.
3. Business Website: Your business will require to have a
business website showing that you are a active running
business.
4. List Your Business: Your Business Will need to be listed in
the following directories:
• List Yourself Link
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• YellowPages Link How To
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• Apple Maps Link How to
Step 2: Social Proofing
You will need to set up the following social networks for your
business. Once your logo is complete, you will need to go back
and brand unify everyone of these, so it matches your website
and your company branding. Here are the following networks he
will need to set up.
1. Linked In (need to have personal to create page)
2. Google My Business
3. Facebook Business (need to have personal to create page)4. Instagram
5. Threads
6. TikTok for Business
7. X(Twitter)
Step 3: Homework
One of the greatest marketing books ever created was “Sell Like
Crazy” by Sabri Suby Here is a link to the pdf and audio book
files. Optionally you can purchase a hardcopy on amazon.com.
Download Link
Step 4: Godzilla MKTG. Resources
You can find additional resources on marketing on our Support
site at the following link below:
Online Knowledge Base support.godzillamktg.com
Step 5:(Optional) Financial Systems
Establish a reliable accounting system to track income, expenses,
and taxes. Consider hiring an accountant or using accounting
software to ensure accurate financial management.Tip 1: Build Your Brand
Create a professional and memorable brand identity, including a
logo, business name, and website. Your online presence is crucial
in the marketing industry, so invest time and resources into
developing a user-friendly website.
Develop a pricing strategy that reflects the value you provide and
is competitive in the market.
Tip 2: Build a Professional Network
Network with other professionals in the marketing industry and
related fields. Attend industry events, join online communities, and
engage in social media to build relationships that can lead to
collaborations or client referrals.
Tip 3: Marketing and Promotion
Apply your marketing skills to promote your own business. Utilize
various channels such as social media, content marketing, email
campaigns, and networking events to create awareness and
attract potential clients. Put yourself out there and record small
little videos that you can post on your social networks. One of the
easiest ways to do this is acquiring one or multiple free social
media management tools Godzilla MKTG.does offer a social
media tool at sociolIQ.com. Here is a list of some free ones that
are offered online some very in how many accounts you can hook
up you may need to have multiples to take the free option. Once
you link your social accounts to a SMM, you will be able to post to
multiple accounts all at once, another great tool is to use chat
GPT to put tips onto your social media networks, you can buildout an entire month and then upload and schedule it to your
SMM.
Tip 4: Build Your Lead List
Develop a solid client acquisition strategy, including lead
generation, and scraping. Focus on delivering high-quality
services to ensure client satisfaction and encourage repeat
business and referrals.
Tip 5: Stay Updated and Adapt
The marketing industry evolves rapidly, so stay informed about
the latest trends and technologies. Adapt your strategies to
remain competitive and provide cutting-edge services to your
clients.
Conclusion:
Starting a marketing business requires a combination of strategic
planning, creativity, and adaptability. By following these steps and
continuously refining your approach, you'll be well-positioned to
build a successful and sustainable marketing business.