The Basics of Marketing

The entire process of marketing includes planningpromote in such a way so that the needs of the
of concepts, strategies and prices for theconsumer are fulfilled and he is satisfied with your
promotion of one's business and the execution ofservices.
the same for maximum profit. The planningIn marketing, certain strategies are followed like:
includes setting of targets and goals, the variousA vision and mission are set and goals to achieve
ways of reaching the customer and the ability ofin a given period are determined.
convincing him about your products and services.The ways of tapping customers are planned. How
Marketing is actually a very creative process. Itmuch is to be Told to him, when, in what manner
includes the basic use of marketing mix i.e. theso that he is convinced is decided.
concept of 4Ps of price, place, product andSuccessful businessmen never miss an
promotion. Recently, the concept is extended toopportunity to distribute their business cards.
7Ps. Process, people and presence are included inWhen you have a client, try to build and maintain
this. The right mixing and execution of thesea relation with him along with attracting new
concepts enhances sales possibilities.clients.
The Market Research aims at realizing the wantsMarketing also extends to designing of the
of its customers in the near future and preparingproduct, packaging, design and use of the
in advance to satisfy its needs. In marketingtrademarks, the different methods of selling and
management, the values of products and servicescommunication with the customer. The prices are
are fixed, taking into consideration the surroundingfixed with demand, competition, market value and
competition. This is known as giving value to yourone's position in the market. The method s of
service. If you are better off than others due toselling can be direct or indirect depending on
some specific reasons, you get the Competitivewhether middlemen like wholesalers and retailers
advantage. So you can claim a higher value.are to be involved or no. Business dealers then
Marketing can be of two types:communicate with the market to make their
1. Strategic Marketing-goods known and to increase its demand. The
Due to the increase in competition, one has tocompany actually focuses on the wants of the
strategize the ways of marketing, so as to gaincustomer and this type of marketing is known as
more consumer attention than others. One has toSIVA i.e. Solution, Information, Value and Access.
take into consideration the highs and lows ofThis is actually the word replacement for the 4Ps.
every competitor and plan the marketing waysThe Public relations of the manufacturer is the
accordingly.final means of increasing sales.
2. Operational Marketing-The secret behind steady marketing is
In this kind of marketing, one has to find outconsistency and regularity in innovative marketing
what the consumer expects, market andways.