Key attributes customers look for in manufacturers: flexibility, on-time shipments, quality, price, and productivity. I worked in manufacturing for five years before I started my business. Today, I serve as Fractional CMO of a manufacturing platform. Here are marketing tips for
Marketing and Advertising for Mergers and Acquisitions
That's right, Terra L. Fletcher does M&A for M&A. Communicating through a transition is crucial; you need to tell employees, vendors, customers, and the community that a company is changing hands. You must answer “What’s next?”, allay fears, and create relationships. How do you minimize
Lessons Learned From a Marketing Contest
It's that time of year when I am asked to judge a marketing contest. For confidentiality reasons, I won't reveal details of the contest, but what I will share is the lessons learned. I always watch for trends, patterns, highlights, and opportunities for improvement. 1. Print is Strong The
Build a Basic Website
Many small business owners and freelancers get stuck trying to create their own websites. They fall into the trap of wasting time and spending too much money. Here's my time and money-saving formula for creating a nice website, fast. First of all, yes, you need a website. A website will
Sustainability, Hats, and Secondhand Shopping
I was in a specialty shop. It was snowing outside. I was wearing a hat. A store employee told me she liked my hat and asked where I got it. I told her the name of the secondhand store where I found it. She huffed, told me she would never walk into that store, and walked away. As a business
What Do I See for 2023?
Now is the time to plan for 2023! If you’re working on your marketing and communications calendar, here are a few things to consider. Video is growing, and influencer marketing will continue to help companies access niche audiences. If you’re looking to cut back on ad spending, consider
Fletcher Consulting is 15!
15 years! Wow! I can’t believe it has been 15 years. I want to reflect on the past and daydream about the future for a moment. First of all, thank you all for your support! I’ve been fortunate to have some fantastic clients, contractors, and vendors. In the last couple of years, I’ve spent
Life has Changed, Has your Marketing?
I don’t know my mom’s phone number. She changed it years ago, and I just saved it on my phone. There’s no need for names like 1-800-WHAT-I-DO (or 800 numbers, unless they’re already established). We call long distance without extra charges. All we remember is the company’s name. We ask Siri to