The Art of Listening - Market Research Tools That Any Company Can Use

By Jay Lipe For thousands of years, people have conducted market research. I dont mean with fancy focus groups or complicated conjoint analysis, but just by asking questions and listening to the answers. Using this art of listening is so crucial to the success of your companys marketing, that to deny it is to invite failure. Follow along as I show you how to use marketing research to funnel knowledge into your marketing programs. Why research is so important In the early 1990s when I started my own consulting business, I conducted my own little research survey. I wrote on a piece of paper a 100 word description of what my consulting practice would look like that included 1) The target audience for the practice 2) What these buyers wanted from a consultant and 3) How my practice would be different from others. Then, I set up coffee appointments with 20 business leaders, and put this written description in front of them. After asking for their feedback, I sat back and listened.
Their advice was invaluable. I learned that my positioning, focusing on growing companies without an in-house marketing department, was on target (it remains my positioning today). I also learned that clients like these were less interested in hearing about my Fortune 500 work experience and more interested in knowing how I would help organizations their size. Because of this research, I believe my companys marketing ended up being more focused and targeted. Research can also perfect products A short while ago, I worked with a major company that was launching a brand new zero-turn radius riding mower. New to this market, the company and I wanted to perfect the products design before launching so we organized a series of consumer focus groups. Up to this point, I had been working with the internal design team to develop a product prototype. We were supremely confident that we had designed the right product for the market, and saw the research as a mere rubber stamp for the design. However, when we showed the prototype to the focus group participants, we were shocked by their reaction. Almost every single participant didnt care for the front end design. Flimsy and breakable were two words that we heard often, and words that clearly didnt support the brands positioning. During the next week, we scrambled to redesign the front end and hastily organized a series of one-on-one research interviews with these same participants to get feedback on the new design. In the end, they loved it and, as of this writing, the product has been launched successfully and has contributed significant, incremental revenue to the company. But I shudder to think what might have happened if we had launched the product in its original design, without this research. Im convinced the product would have bombed, costing the company millions of dollars and tarnishing its reputation. Research can deepen relationships Whatever the size of your company, youll find that research strengthens the bonds between your company and its buyers. The bottom line is: people like it when you ask for their opinion. Not only will they feel they are contributing to your companys success, but youll learn more about their perceptions of: * Your company identity *Your competitors * New markets and products for your company Research firm TARP has found that for every person that complains, 26 others dont. So, if 10 customers have complained recently to your company, another 260 may have held their tongues while turning to your competitors. Properly conducted research many times acts as a feedback machine designed to root out these peoples thoughts. Other important research payoffs * Research can reestablish dialogues with long-lost customers Sometimes a survey is all that is needed to reestablish a dialogue between a company and a customer that feels ignored. * Research gives people a chance to vent Sometimes people just want to air out their feelings. This doesnt mean they will abandon you or your company. To the contrary, they may respect you more for giving them the chance. * Research can find new growth opportunities right under your nose - A client of mine in the healthcare data industry told me a great story about his companys market research. It seemed that several years ago, his half million dollar company decided to survey its customers. One of the questions it asked was, "What new products would you like to see us offer?" Of the 90 responses it received, an overwhelming number said they would like to see the company offer market share data. The company moved quickly and within less than a year began offering market share data. The result? His business more than quadrupled over the next two years. * Research can increase awareness of ancillary products Good surveys not only collect data, but disseminate information. As long as it is handled tastefully, you can educate consumers about your companys new products or services with a survey. * Research can sometimes reactivate dormant customers - I once helped an industrial services client survey its past customers, ones it hadnt heard from in over a year. After asking for their feedback on the previous work, we included the following question: Do you know of anyone, in your company or outside of it, who could benefit from the services XYZ provides? The response was overwhelming. In the end, the survey generated over $700,000 in sales from both active and dormant accounts. The best low-cost market research tools * One-on-one interviews This is one of my favorite research techniques. In it, you (or better yet, an outside consultant) speaks directly with your companys customers, one at a time. Via phone or in-person, you walk the respondent through a standard questionnaire. Each respondent is asked the same questions and the interviews are designed to take less than 30 minutes each.
Here are some questions I like to use in these interviews: * At that time, why did you become a customer of our company? * With respect to (your industry) what are your biggest challenges you face? * How did you first learn about our company? * How does our company help you with these challenges? * Who are our biggest competitors that you deal with? What are their strengths & weaknesses? * What are our greatest strengths? Weaknesses? * What do we do that no one else does in the market? * What other capabilities or services would you like to see XYZ offer? * Which of our competitors do the best job of marketing? * Post purchase surveys To keep the lines of communication open between you and your customers, administer a quick customer satisfaction survey right after delivering your product or service. It will help your company keep tabs on how well youre doing with your customers, and can also head off potential problems. Given everyones preoccupation with time, I limit my companys survey to one page. Its a fax-back survey with just five questions, and 90 percent of all surveys are returned.
Here are some questions that can be used in a survey like this: -What one thing did you like about doing business with us? -What one thing would you change about our company? -When you bought our product, what did you really end up with? -On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate us on the job we did for you. -What would it take for you to stay with us for five years? * NetworkingThese days networking gets a lot of attention as a lead generation device, but I also see networking as a market research vehicle. Next time you, or someone from your sales organization, sets up a networking meeting, identify one piece of research information youd like to obtain. It could be something about your major competitor (e.g., What do you know about XYZ Company?) or something about your typical customer behavior (e.g., What additional services do you see customers in our market needing?) Gathering vital research information can sometimes be as cheap as a cup of coffee. * Blogs Blogs are a great way to encourage dialogues with your market. Savvy marketers are now using blogs to: -Elicit instant feedback from customers -Have simultaneous conversations with customers and prospects and -Facilitate the spread of buzz about your company. Ever since starting my blog (www.emergemarketing.com/blog), Ive noticed that it serves as a useful feedback device. I hear from experts far and wide, and dialogues can sometimes break out between them with me as the moderator. If youre interested in starting a blog, visit http://www.typepad.com/ or http://www.blogger.com/ . * Customer Clubs When I was the marketing director at a mattress manufacturer, each quarter wed host an informal conversation with our customers. Wed invite five to ten customers to our headquarters, and conduct a no-holds-barred conversation with them about our products and marketing. Boy, were they flattered.
Over popcorn and soft drinks, wed show them new product prototypes or share preliminary ad concepts. All of this proved extremely valuable in developing our product mix and marketing messages.
Just as important, these customers left the meetings with a renewed feeling of loyalty. Wed cared enough to ask for their input, and most were very appreciative of that. Id highly recommend customer clubs as a valuable (and cheap) way to gather market feedback. * Mystery shopping - Used widely by the retail industry, these studies hire an outsider to pose as a shopper at a companys store. Studies like this help your company identify strengths and weaknesses in the following areas: ** Store appearance ** Service quality ** Selling skills of your personnel ** Product selection ** Pricing To get the best results for this type of research, hire an outside firm and be very specific about the kind of feedback youre seeking. * Usability testing If your companys Web site plays a significant role in building the companys identity, you may want to consider usability testing. Usability testing determines how well users can interact with your companys website. In a typical web usability test, one or two users sit in a room and use the web site to perform certain tasks, while company marketers watch, listen, videotape or take notes. For more information on usability testing visit the Usability Professionals Association Web site at http://www.upassoc.org/ or read Steve Krugs excellent book, Dont Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability. One reason to use outsiders for customer research If your company can afford it, consider hiring an outsidereither a consultant or researcherto conduct much of this research. Many customers are reluctant to share their true opinions for fear of damaging the relationship. I have interviewed countless customers and prospects for my clients and Im always a little surprised at how open they are with me. Perhaps they feel more comfortable telling an objective third party person the unvarnished truth. Somw other tips on market research * Always thank respondents after a research session. Send flowers or just send a thank you note, but find a way to recognize the time and effort theyve sacrificed for your company. * Whenever possible, try to quantify research results. Phrase questions along the line of On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is it to you that __________. This produces data that can be quantified and is easier to draw conclusions from. * If your product is widely distributed, keep your eye on consumer feedback sites like e-pinions (www.epinions.com) and Amazon (www.amazon.com) . Some of the most valuable insights into your products will come from these sites because consumers are free to air out their true feelings, using their own words. In closing Ive spent over two decades in the marketing field and one thing I know about companies that are successful marketers is that they commit to research as an ongoing marketing strategy. If youre really serious about improving your companys identity, you must have a market research program in place. Author bio Jay Lipe is the president of Emerge Marketing LLC, a firm that helps growing companies develop marketing plans. He is the author of the books The Marketing Toolkit for Growing Businesses (Chammerson Press, 2002) and Stand Out from the Crowd: Secrets to Crafting a Winning Company Identity (Kaplan Publishing, Fall 2006). He is also a sought after speaker and seminar leader, and can reached through his website http://www.emergemarketing.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jay_Lipe http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Art-of-Listening---Market-Research-Tools-That-Any-Company-Can-Use&id=283044 how long does withdrawl from ambien take
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Beyond Just Smelling Nice - Bringing Medical Aromatherapy to the Masses

By Misty Rae Cech, ND Do you agree Aromatherapy has suffered from it's New Age stigma long enough? It's time to tell the masses what these little bottles of liquid jewels are all about! Here in the United States, common use of the term 'aromatherapy' has been skewed so much that only that 'touchy-feely' aspect of 'feeling good from smelling something nice' is it's complete definition to most folks. If you happen to know better, this article may just be a refresher in the science of therapeutic essential oil usage, but one that may help you teach others the 'why' of 'medical aromatherapy' - if this concept is new, however, read on and learn - this may be important to you someday! The word 'aromatherapie' was first used in 1937 by the French cosmetic scientist Rene Maurice Gattefosse after accidentally discovering Lavender oil's healing effects on burns he sustained in his lab. 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By Michael Russell In this first of a two part series we're going to discuss Japanese Buddhist funeral customs. What most people don't realize, even those familiar with Buddhism, is that Japanese Buddhist funeral customs differ from region to region. There is no one custom that encompasses all of Buddhism. Therefore, a generic description will not be possible. The religion of the deceased also plays a role in the burial ceremony. Also the person's age and social status, as well as economic situation, affect how they are buried. Even though the services themselves are different based on the above factors, there are some customs that are the same or similar throughout. What follows is a brief list of the common elements to a Buddhist funeral. First there is the washing of the body. The body is washed at the hospital and then the body openings are stuffed with cotton. In ancient times the family washed the body but now that is done by the hospital. The body is then dressed in a suit or kimono and a cosmetic specialist will apply makeup. From there the body is taken to the place where the wake is to be held. Then there is choosing the arrangements for the service. The day is chosen as well as the type of alter that is to be used. Food that will be fed to the guests is also decided on. Gifts are also chosen to give to those who come to the service. Of course a casket is also chosen for the deceased to be buried in. The body is then prepared for the service. Just prior, it is put in dry ice at the mortuary, The next of kin then stay with the body until it is time for the service. People from the mortuary then come and place the body in the casket. One of the unusual items put in the casket with the deceased is money to pay for the toll across the River of the 3 Hells. This is of course symbolic. Also, any items that the deceased was fond of during life are put in the casket. The body is then placed in front of the main altar if the ceremony is to take place at the mortuary hall. If the wake is to take place at home then the body is placed in front of the family altar. The next step is to set the home up so that friends of the family can pay their respects. A table is usually set up at the entrance of the home or hall. A few people are usually stationed to greet the people who come to pay their respects. Each person signs his or her name in the registry book. The guests then present their condolence money, called koden. This is placed in a special envelope that has a thin black and white ribbon wrapped around it. The amount depends on the relationship of the person to the deceased. The amount is written on the outside of the envelope. Meanwhile, at the altar, incense is burned and a cushion is placed so that guests can kneel in front of the alter and pay their respects. The visitor then pays their respects to the family and then goes into another room where food is served. In our last part of this series we'll continue with the wake, the funeral and the cremation.
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About Bextra and Problems that Can Appear

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Fluoextine - Brand Name: Prozac (Eli & Lilly)
Fluvoxamine - Brand Name: Luvox (Solvay Pharmaceuticals)
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Save Thousands Of Dollars By Choosing The Right College

By Todd Johnson With the high cost of a college education, no one wants to pay more than they must. Yet thousands of families pay too much for college every year because they don't understand the basics of financial aid and don't know the right questions to ask. So let's learn the basics and then what questions to ask. Basics Part I There are three types of financial aid for college: grants or scholarships, loans and work-study. Grants and scholarships are free money that you do not need to pay back. Most grants and scholarships come from the federal and state government or from the individual college. Loans need to be paid back after college. There are many loan programs available from the federal and state government. Most of these loans have fairly low interest rates. There are also private loans available although these generally have a higher interest rate. Work-study is a job offered on the campus of the college. Basics Part II Need based aid vs Merit based aid Need based aid is given by all colleges to students who have need. Anyone who can't pay the full cost of the college has need. A form called the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) determines the amount of need for federal grants and scholarships. Many highly selective colleges also require a form known as the Profile form The FAFSA form is filled out after January 1 of the year the student will first attend college. The FAFSA and Profile forms ask questions about the income of the parents and student using information that you gave on your tax returns. These forms also ask questions about the amount of money you have in savings or investments. The Profile form is more detailed than the FAFSA form. Once these forms are completed the government uses the FAFSA form to determine how much your family can pay for college. This is your expected family contribution or your EFC. Your EFC is the same regardless of the cost of the college. Similarly the individual colleges who use the Profile use that form to determine what your family can pay for college. Your need is the cost of the college you are looking at minus your EFC. For example, if you are looking at a college that costs $20,000 a year and your EFC is $5,000, your need at that college is $15,000. If you are looking at a college that costs $40,000 a year your EFC is still $5,000. Your need at this college is $35,000. Merit-based aid includes scholarships typically for students who have good grades or have some other special talent such as athletic or musical talent. Most highly selective colleges offer little or no merit-based aid. Finally, in looking at colleges you should ignore the cost of the college. Yes, you read that right. Ignore the stated cost of the college when you are first deciding which colleges to investigate further. You will see why later in this article. So now you know the basics. Now comes the fun part: How to save money by asking the right questions. Questions to ask the colleges Question 1- What percent of my need do you meet? Remember that EFC, or expected family contribution that the FAFSA determined? Some colleges will meet 100% of your need. Need again is defined as the cost of the college minus your EFC. So what does it mean if a college says they will meet 100% of your need? It means that once the FAFSA or Profile form has determined how much you can pay for college, the college will pay 100% of the rest of the bill. Colleges will typically meet the need you have using a combination of grants, loans and work study. Most colleges will award work study and loans first and if there is a need after that, the remaining need will be supplied by grants. The colleges will typically have a standard loan and work study amount that they award and you should ask about what these numbers are when investigating the college. Let's see an example of a financial aid award from a college that provides 100% of need with a student who has an EFC of $5,000. Total cost of college $40,000 Expected family contribution $ 5,000 Need $35,000 Financial aid award Work study $ 2,000 Loans $ 4,000 Grants $29,000 At a college that meets 100% of your need you pay $5,000. But what happens if the college doesn't meet 100% of need? Many less selective colleges don't pay the total amount of need that their students have. Let's use the example of our imaginary college from above only this time assume that the school only provides 90% of need. Total cost of college $40,000 Families expected contribution $ 5,000 Need $35,000 This college only provides 90% of the $35,000 need or $31,500. Thus, your out of pocket expenses are the $5,000 EFC plus an additional $3,500 for a total cost of $8,500. This example makes it easy to see why a school that meets 100% of need is often a better financial aid deal than a school who doesn't meet all of the families need. Many of the most expensive private colleges meet 100% of the students need while cheaper public colleges usually meet less than 100% of the need. This means that for many students it can be cheaper to go to an expensive private college than to attend a cheaper state school. Until you know what percent of need the college meets, don't eliminate a college from consideration just because it is expensive. Question 2- Do you have merit based aid? Many colleges that don't meet 100% of a students need do offer scholarships for some students. If your student is near the top of the application pool for a less selective college they may get some money if they qualify for merit based aid. Thus, in some cases, if the student is willing to look at a less selective college, they may get a better financial aid package. Here are some questions you should ask if the college provides merit aid. How many merit awards are available? What is the value of the merit awards available? What are the qualifications to receive one of these merit awards? This works even for families that don't qualify for need based aid at all. If your student can qualify for a merit based award you won't need to pay the full stated cost of the college. Question 3- How is financial aid determined after the first year? Some colleges have a policy of providing good financial aid for the first year and then substantially reducing the grant aid in the following years while increasing the loans. You should ask the college in which you are interested how they determine financial aid after the first year and what the average loan is after the first year. While it is typical that the amount of loans will increase each year if the increase is substantial you will want to take that into consideration. 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Hand Quilting - Only For The Passionate Ones

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Fibre
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Vitamin E
Vitamin D Calcium Calcium is essential for the proper functioning of Muscles, Bones, Teeth, Hair and Nails etc. It could be called the beauty mineral. Some Other Needs for Calcium. It also helps to keep the heart beating normally. Plays a major part in the clotting of blood and can lower Blood Pressure. Another plus, Calcium can help with your Weight Loss Diet. The Institute of Medicine says that the older we get the more we need Calcium. 19 50 years old need to take 1000 mgs per day
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Colds, coughs and related ailments of the lungs
Nervous tension, hysteria and related mental ailments Lavender
Regular colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma etc.
Relaxants for Insomnia, depression and nervous tension Cedar wood
Treat oily skin, acne, scalp disorders Eucalyptuses
Helps in colds, coughs, bronchitis, etc. Coriander
A known aphrodisiac it is used to rejuvenate the nervous system, reduce rheumatic pains and improves appetite. Lemon
Used in acidity, arthritis, anemia and cough and colds
Reduces pain when applied on the spot of an insect bite
Orange
Used in ailments like bronchitis, colds etc.
Used in skin care Rosemary
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