Monthly Archive:March 2013

Market Research: Listening to everything, not JUST what you want to hear.

Renewed vigour. Been working on a project for someone who’s recently launched a new product. And have loved taking things back to the drawing board. I think all too often, we run before we can walk (ugh… I hate that expression) and we think we have the ultimate winning solution, when, in reality, we have only caught a tip of the iceberg.. and what we don’t know, is that the tip that we’re clinging to, is UNDER the water, and we’re doomed to go down!
OK – that’s a bit dreary.
So yes, Fresh Brew has been helping a customer with some serious product analysis and market research and it has been such fun identifying NEW opportunities – where we thought we’d already exhausted them all!
Taking stock is critical. Taking the time to read read read, ask ask ask and listen listen listen, is what product opportunity identification is all about. All to often, we hear what we want to hear. So the past few weeks have been all about asking those open-ended questions – not being scared of who you are talking to about it – whether it’s the lady behind the Travel Money desk at your local store, or whether it’s the Logistics Director of a major equipment hire firm.
They all have something really important to tell you – you just need to be quiet. And listen.

Proud to be Business M8 approved associate

Business M8 approved associateFresh Brew Marketing Ltd is proud to be named as a Business M8 approved associate. Business M8’s mission is to help all businesses build their bottom line. Offering products and services that save money, they are passionate about helping people grow their businesses. Have a look at their website for more…
Offering a number of various services which cover telecoms through to business support, design services and cashflow – they have the tools to help you grow your business and become a success.

Learning about new business processes – Sept 2012

We’ve had the very fortunate opportunity to taking customers on-board who are starting a brand-new business journey. Being part of the journey to help them understand where they want to go, and helping them get there is both exciting and daunting. Our job at Fresh Brew Marketing is to be the rational voice in their minds – ensuring that all the necessary foundations have been laid on which to build and grow.
Yes, it keeps us busy – but that’s what we’re here for!
And we are loving it.

First post in the new world! – 2012

Happy to be here…  looking forward to random scribbling and informative tips to help new, micro and small businesses increase their brand footprint.
Hurrah!