What’s Your Marketing Mix for the New Year? Have You Started Your Plan?
By: Lisa Manyon www.lisamanyon.com
With only four months left of 2008 I’ve been on a bit of a planning jag. I’ve taken time to reflect on the first part of the year, consider what’s worked and what hasn’t and adjust future plans accordingly.
This has me thinking a lot about the planning process. I’m blessed with big picture vision. This allows me to see the brass ring and carefully plan to take hold of it – whatever “it” might be.
The gift of big picture vision isn’t something everyone possesses. Plus, planning is often one of the most resisted tasks in business– especially for entrepreneurs.
That’s why I’m asking you what you have planned for the New Year. Have you started to think about your marketing mix? Do you have a plan? If not, why not? The New Year will be here before we know it. That’s why I’m taking the time NOW to ensure smooth sailing into the New Year and beyond.
In fact, you might say planning mania has hit Write On ~ Creative Writing Services.
Team expansion is underway, my marketing plan for 2009 is already drafted, viral videos for a viral drip campaign for the New Year are in production, ezine topics are formulated, blog and website updates are being scheduled, new head shots are on the way and the list goes on.
Several of my colleagues have asked how I’m able to visualize the big picture, chunk my goals down into achievable tasks and create a plan so quickly. My answer is simple. I incorporate the POWER Planning Process into my business plan.
The POWER Planning Process is something I developed many years ago. It helps to visualize the end results and figure out how to get there by combining personal and business goals with ultimate desires (they really are intertwined especially if you are a business owner).
If you’re struggling with your plans, The POWER Planning Process just might help you too. I’ve received great responses from clients and colleagues who have shifted their thinking in regards to plans after participating in the POWER Planning Process. In fact, I want to take a moment to thank the people who have supported me and the POWER Planning Process. Thanks so much to Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero, Jen Blackert, Wendy Maynard, Vera Randall and my loyal clients (I’ll keep your names under wrap for confidentiality purposes).
I admit that knowing the process helps others really makes me feel good. Ultimately I want to be of service to others and make a difference in some way. Plus, I believe everyone (including you) deserves to embrace success as personally defined and grab the brass ring.
With that in mind, I’ll ask you again. What are your plans for the New Year?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on planning and systems you use to achieve your goals.
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