Saturday, May 22, 2010

Starting A New Business In San Diego?

If you are starting a new business, the single most important thing that will determine your long-term success, is a driving commitment to a meaningful cause. Most people start their business as a “means to an end.” For example, they start their business to make money (the “means”), so they can purchase nice things (the “end”). Or they start their business so they can have more personal independence (the “means”),...

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Defining Your "Unique Selling Proposition"

Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is a statement that defines your uniqueness—it sets you apart from all of your competitors. It is a distinguishing statement that only you can lay claim to, and expresses the benefits of doing business with you over your competitors. It should be the nucleus around which you build all communications, and should be integrated throughout all of your promotional, marketing and...