Marketing 101 for small businesses

Master marketing fundamentals to build your brand and boost sales.

Tina Mansukhani Garg

About the course

In entrepreneurship, mastering marketing is essential for success. This course offers a comprehensive guidance on various aspects of marketing, from understanding target groups to creating a compelling brand, from understanding different channels to crafting compelling strategies, from analysing campaign success to case studies, tools & resources. Get insights into building recognizable brands and navigating the intricacies of digital storytelling. Focus on aligning marketing strategies with business goals that resonate with target audiences. Learn from practical examples in the retail space to drive optimal results in competitive market landscapes.

Highlights

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Marketing fundamentals tailored for entrepreneurs.
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Effective TG identification using demographics, psychographics, behavior and geography.
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Building your brand identity & personality.
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Commanding better prices & fostering customer loyalty as a brand.
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The essence of brand creation and its role in market distinction.
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Exploring organic & paid social media marketing strategies.
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Crafting compelling marketing strategies, basis 7Ps of marketing.
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Aligning marketing strategy with business objectives and audience preferences.
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Crafting engaging marketing messages and content.
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Monitoring, optimizing, and measuring the success of your marketing strategy through KPIs.
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Case studies, tools & resources to get you started.

Curriculum

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Embarking on entrepreneurship necessitates a deep grasp of marketing. Marketing breathes life into your offerings, and helps you drive awareness and engagement with your intended audience. Learn the core principles of marketing- both traditional and digital- to amplify your value proposition. Understand the cost and benefits of different marketing strategies and approaches. Topics include above-the-line (ATL) and below-the-line (BTL) marketing, role of public relations in brand building, and digital marketing strategies. Packed with practical insights, industry trends, and best practices, it serves as your roadmap to help you start and grow your entrepreneurial journey.
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Identifying and understanding your Target Group (TG) is the cornerstone of your business and particularly to define your marketing strategy. It emphasizes precision in marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with those most likely to benefit from your offerings. Knowing your TG helps you create products tailored to solve their problems, communicate the things that matter to them the most and reach out to them exactly where they are present. Learn how to effectively identify your TG in order to enhance ROI, sales conversion, and market competitiveness. Understand distinguishing your TG across demographics, psychographics, behavior, and geography.
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This lesson explores your strategic journey from creating a product to building a brand. Whether you're a passionate startup or an established player, it's your roadmap to brand distinction. Understand the core of brand creation and how it sets you apart in a crowded market. Uncover the key elements of brand identity—logos, colors, and fonts—and their impact on brand perception. Learn how a strong brand commands premium prices, reduces competition, and fosters lasting customer loyalty.
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Get started with social media marketing- a channel where brands thrive and engagement sparks. Beyond the dichotomy of organic reach versus paid promotions lies the essence of digital storytelling in brand building. In this lesson, learn strategies to fortify your presence across platforms, leverage content formats like videos and reels for optimal impact, and craft visually engaging posts that resonate with your target audience. Understand campaign execution on social media end to end, including post scheduling, targeting for maximum reach and leveraging analytics to make informed decisions. Unlock the power of social media in amplifying your brand's voice and engagement.
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In this lesson, learn how to create a compelling marketing strategy that helps you achieve your business objectives- whether it is awareness, acquisition, engagement or retention. You have to align your brand strategy with clear objectives. This will need you to define marketing goals, whether it is boosting sales or enhancing brand visibility. You will also need to drive competitive analysis, target group (TG) identification, and channel selection tailored to your TG's preferences. Learn how to create a comprehensive marketing strategy basis the seven pivotal elements of marketing for impactful results (product, place, price, promotion, process, people, physical evidence). Finally, dive into budget allocation basis your marketing objectives and creating compelling messaging for your brand.

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Level: Beginner. (No prior knowledge needed.)
Best suited for Entrepreneurs, small business owners, marketing professionals, D2C brands, start-ups, marketers, and Individuals interested in enhancing their marketing skills.

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