by Randall CraigFiled in: Make It Happen Tipsheet, Blog, Business Development, Networking, StrategyTagged as: Lead generation
It is exceptionally rare to find a business that says that they are swamped with opportunities — usually it’s the opposite: too few proposals are going out the door.
So how to solve this problem? The high-level answer is that this is precisely what marketing should be doing: generating leads. And turning leads into proposals is precisely what the business development function is responsible for. So where’s the disconnect?
Yes, CRM, marketing automation, content strategy, thought leadership, newsletters, advertising, and events all play a role. But there are also a number of specific things that can lead to a proposal.
Here are six proposal triggers:
Most sophisticated organizations are already doing these items. But not all of them, and sometimes not all of them well. This week, look at your marketing and business development strategies – do any of these proposal triggers need a second look?
Thought Leadership insight: If there is some new legislation, then thought leadership can be developed to include a white paper, blog post, and perhaps a survey. An important prospect can be asked to be a guest on a podcast, and a webinar (or live event) can address the implications of the new laws. Finally, individual attendees can be contacted by bus dev to discuss their specific plans, ultimately leading to proposals.
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