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Stay True to Your Core

by Susan Gunelius on June 24th, 2007

brand-key-to-success.jpgI’m not a fan of mission statements.  I do, however, think that a “brand statement” is a good idea.  For one thing, it helps you define the core of your brand and your business as a whole.  By writing a brand statement, you will b e putting your core brand value down on paper, and you’ll have something to look to as an anchorpoint as you build your business. 

I think people forget the main purpose of their business and their brand as their business grows.  Whether they’re taking advantage of new business ventures or leveraging other opportunities to build profits and wealth, the core value and purpose of their brand can get lost in the shuffle. 

Lately, I’ve witnessed some small business owners I know spreading themselves too thin.  By trying to get involved in too many “ground floor” opportunities or pursuing too many avenues to quick success, they have forgotten their core business.  As a result, their core business suffers.  In the long term, this short-sighted strategy is a mistake.  By staying true to your core and remembering its importance in your overall brand and business plan, you’ll develop a consistent, healthy approach to building your business.

So remember, the next time a great opportunity comes along, think about how it will affect your core brand and core business in the long term before you decide to add it into your marketing plan.  Stay true to your core.

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