Marketing Solutions That Work
Affordable Marketing Solutions, LLC can work with your business in a number of flexible ways including: hourly, flat project fees, and for larger businesses or more complicated long-term situations, a monthly retainer arrangement is also available.
However, for quick solutions to get you on track (or back on track) to meet your revenue goals, please consider the following list of innovative solutions that will meet the needs of most small business marketing challenges.
These solutions produce quick and measurable results that are accessible and affordable.
Second Opinion $129
This solution is geared toward anyone who wants to benefit from another perspective to be sure they're headed in the right direction to achieve their marketing goals.
This service can be done via phone, email or in person based on location.
Included in Second Opinion is a one hour long brainstorming session to work through an existing idea for which a second opinion would be helpful.
Basic Marketing Plan $995*/**+ (50% due upfront)
If you have never created a formalized plan for your business, this is the solution for you.
The basic marketing plan package includes: an initial meeting to review your business goals, challenges, and budget; a first draft customized annual marketing plan along with a budget for each campaign item; a follow up meeting to review the plan; and then a final annual marketing plan specifically addressing your unique business needs.
Website Copy & Project Management $795+ & Up
Whether you already have a website, or are contemplating one, let an expert help you get it up and running quickly, seamlessly and done right the first time.
Website copy written for up to five distinct web pages to electronically present your business in the best light possible and help it get search engine ranked – fast!
Marketing Tune Up $379+
This three hour package is meant for businesses that have existing marketing materials (including brochures, websites, print ads, coupons, direct mail letters, postcards, and the like) but may want to update them, or use them for a different purpose, or figure out why they may not be producing as well as they should.
After an initial phone conversation, you can send copies of your materials to me via mail. Materials will be returned via mail back to you along with any suggestions or edits to better utilize these materials. Wherever possible, the emphasis is on the editing of existing materials rather than the creation of new ones.
On Site Marketing Training $495*/$995*+
This highly valuable service is intended for businesses with employees. Choose from either a half day or full day training session at your location.
Session includes a full review with your staff on ways to integrate marketing into EVERYTHING they do during the business day to maximize return on your marketing dollars.
Employees are walked through the full gamut of integrating your marketing branding, positioning, and special offers into every aspect of the business to maximize your revenue potential and help you achieve your marketing goals quickly and with full office support.
Marketing Scripting $379+
Perfect for offices with busy phones such as retail stores, medical offices, salons & spas, this solution helps focus your administrative staff on the vital aspects of telephone interaction, customer service, upselling and cross selling additional products and services. Solution focuses on live telephone scripting as well as voice mail messaging to maximize your marketing message to everyone who calls you.
Clients are walked through a series of questions to determine current procedures, types of calls, etc.
This solution can be done on site or on the phone and includes call testing into your office both during the business day and beyond to test messaging and ease of use of your phone system from a customer perspective. Final written scripting and suggestions provided via email.
Marketing Communications Review $249**+
The best solution to work through the flow of messaging and contacts with your customers.
A full review of all "touch points" (which can include inbound calls, follow up customer service, all outgoing correspondence, etc.) are documented along with recommended communications at each touch to best communicate with your customers and maximize revenue potentials with each customer.
This can easily be performed on the phone or on site for local Fairfield County clients, if you prefer.
Retail Therapy $495*+ & Up (50% due upfront)
If you have a retail store you will benefit from this great package that's chock full of value. Solution includes: visual analysis, signage, employee service recommendations, retail marketing techniques, maximizing face-to-face interactions, getting referrals, and more!
Solutions are delivered in writing via email after a visit to your location.
Competitive Analysis $495+ & Up (50% due upfront)
Do you know how your business stacks up against your competitors? If YOU don't, you can be sure your customers do — and they judge your business based on these comparisons.
Are you aware of how your competitors are positioning their products and services? Where do you fall in the realms of customer service? Pricing? Value? Offerings? Convenience?
Don't get caught in the endless no-win, price comparison and one-upping cycle. A competitive analysis of your top three direct competitors will give you the knowledge and power to position your business against those to your best advantage.
Analysis includes a thorough review of their pricing, delivery systems, marketing materials, offerings, positioning, etc. You'll get recommendations on how you can position your business away from the pack and stand out — on TOP!
If none of the above are quite right for your business needs, let's put our heads together to work out a customized solution that's right for you. Please contact me anytime. Evening and weekend appointments are available when possible.
*Fairfield County area clients. Other Connecticut locations as well as Westchester locations are charged additional travel time at $99 per hour.
**Additional hourly fees at $119 per hour are charged for creating new marketing materials such as website copy, letters, scripts, postcards, and the like.
***Please note all telephone-delivered services must be prepaid; all on site services are paid at time of service upon completion.
+Plus applicable CT state sales tax.
