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Market and Price
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Good marketing is critical to the success of your business. Marketing has many dimensions, including market research, customer service, advertising, targeting, packaging, pricing, e-marketing, and others. Investing in a good marketing plan will generate excellent returns.
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Customer service is an essential skill for a business of any size and type. |
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Marketing Basics |
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Basic ideas of marketing, including strategy, research, and target marketing. |
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Target Marketing |
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Appealing to a small group of consumers can mean success for your business. |
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Marketing Plans |
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Like a business plan, a marketing plan is an essential guide. |
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eMarketing |
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The online marketplace is busier and stronger than ever. |
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Sale Pricing |
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A sale price is usually compared to a regular price, leading consumers to believe they are privy to a bargain; however, if the regular price is fictitious, the bargain being advertised is false. The FTC considers this deceptive and illegal. |
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Comparative Pricing |
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Advertisements that compare the cost of a merchant's product with a higher-priced competitor's product can, when truthful and non-deceptive, lead to lower-priced products in the marketplace. However, making incorrect price comparisons with other merchants is considered deceptive. |
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