Few things can compare to the thrill of preparing to open a new business. It’s exhilarating. It’s nerve-wracking. Quite frankly, it’s exhausting. There are so many decisions to make about the space, the displays, the prices, the merchandise, the services, the staff, the experience you want your new customers to have. The months leading up to opening a new business are likely to be remembered as some of your most exciting times of your life. You find yourself leaping out of bed each morning and staying up late as you cross off and add new things to your to-do list. Good stuff.
So many passionate entrepreneurs are dreamy in their visions of success. As they should be. But, the whole “if you build it they will come” concept doesn’t work so well in the bright light of day after you’ve officially opened your doors and are waiting for the phone to ring. The line out the door that you envisioned rarely happens on its own.
So what’s an excited/exhausted new business owner to do? The truth is, you needed a strong marketing strategy and you can’t be afraid to invest in one. If you’re considering, about to, or have recently opened a new business, take a tip from us: use the power of brand marketing to propel your vision into a profitable reality. (And we’re always here to help.)
Darci Knowles
DARCI Creative
Owner/Creative Director
