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How to create an action planIf you own or manage a business, you've probably encountered situations where having a plan of action is imperative to your success.Perhaps you've had experiences where something went dreadfully wrong and your action plan saved your company from destruction.This may have made you a believer in setting goals and having a plan.But if you've never had an experience where an action plan prevented your company from disaster, you may not be a true believer of action plans.You should know that they are a great tool to any business and a necessary part of successful management.Maybe you don't have an action plan because you don't know how to create one.If this is the case, you're in luck.This article was designed for people just like you.Keep reading and learn how to create an action plan for your business. One area of business that is imperative to have a plan of action is marketing.There are several different types of marketing action plans that may be right for your company.They are listed below.
1. Publicity Marketing Plan: In this plan you're going to write down the activities you will try to do to spread the word about you and your business through the media. This includes pitching stories to the press and writing press releases on a consistent basis, as well as any other form of advertisement (posters, bill boards, commercials, etc). Now, these aren't the only mini-marketing plans you should be thinking about. Your service providers will probably have a networking plan, public speaking marketing plan, or a volunteer charity or association involvement plan.The point is, you can break down your overall action plan into smaller mini-plans that will help you to clarify what you're trying to accomplish through each one.Once you have all the mini-plans established, you can start filling in the holes where you don't have plans of action.This method helps you think in terms of the specific activity (marketing, in this case) and the goals you need to set for yourself and your company.Your plan doesn't need to be perfect, but it does need to motivate you to do something. After all, how good is an action plan if you don't put it to use. |
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