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The results are in! As many as 77% of B2B marketing leaders claim that brand development is essential for growth. 

This means you need to focus your time and energy on creating and strengthening a brand. Sounds simple right? Let’s dive in!

Business strategy

1. What’s Your Business Strategy?

To build a strong brand, you need to establish the kind of business you want. Mainly, because the way you develop your brand goes hand in hand with your overall business strategy. Once you’ve established the bigger picture of your business, you can use your brand to get you where you need to be. 

Tell your brand's story

2. Tell Your Brand’s Story 

If you want to create a memorable brand, tell the story of your business. 

Think about how your venture came about and, why? Then put pen to paper!

People relate to a well-told story better than anything else; it’s far more likely to move them on an emotional level and build a rapport with your prospects. Which means they’re less likely to forget who you are! 

Researching clients

3. Identify and Research Your Ideal Clients

Finding a niche is essential for developing a brand. Once you’re clear on you’re expertise you’re in a better place to figure out who your ideal clients are. The once you’ve done that you can reach out to them with your marketing. 

The narrower your focus, the faster you’ll grow because you’re able to direct all your marketing efforts on a more receptive audience. 

Once you have a better idea of who your target demographic is, you need to do some research. With the right data you can establish all the following:

  • An understanding of your target client?s needs, priorities, and aspirations
  • You can anticipate their future needs
  • You can get a feel for the lingo they most resonate with

Once you have all this info, you’re set to craft compelling content and marketing materials.  

Referral programs

4. Referral Programs

A referral program is not only one of the best ways to boost brand awareness, but it’s also fantastic for strengthing the credibility of your brand.

Your customers are far more likely to spread the word about what you have to offer when they know they’ll get something in return. Perhaps a freebie, a discount on your products or services, or access to your VIP scheme? Whatever, it is — be sure to give them something they’ll want! 

When your customers promote your services, it builds trust with other prospects and brings your overall advertising costs down- win-win!

For more information on how to best brand yourself, check out this guide. 

Did You Learn Something About Brand Development?

We hope this article taught you a thing or two about brand development. If you’re in the founding stages of launching your business, be sure to heed the above advice!

If you’re looking for more advice on how to develop a strong brand, then head over to our forum to pick some handy tips and tricks. Enjoy!