Are There Signs When Small Businesses Should Outsource their Marketing?
The answers by PR Newswire's Small Business PR Toolkit contributing author Phillip Thune
NEW YORK, April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Small businesses are continually looking to grow their company and improve their revenue, but is outsourcing their marketing considered an essential aspect to their growth strategy?
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It's no surprise that companies frequently downsize and expand, and outsourcing can be a cost-effective way to gain access to expertise at a fraction of the cost. Outsourcing certain marketing efforts can also alleviate your staff's bandwidth so they can focus on what they do best. When weighing the pros and cons of outsourcing your marketing responsibilities, consider the following when making your decision:
- Strategy stagnation. If you're disseminating the same marketing messages and utilizing the same channels but not seeing any results, now may be the time to include a fresh perspective into your strategy.
- No mind for marketing. With many small business owners tackling the marketing responsibility out of financial necessity, there needs to be a deep understanding of the industry in order to see success from your marketing efforts. You may recoup the money spent on hiring an expert by having more time to focus on developing the quality of your business.
For further discussion on the remaining reasons your company may benefit from outsourcing, read the latest PR Toolkit post here: http://bit.ly/1NlrH20
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