This article throws light upon the four alternative ways for growth in sales and profits. The ways are: 1. Market Penetration 2. Market Development 3. Product Development 4. Diversification. Growth in Sales and Profits: Way # 1. Market Penetration: It involves expansion of sales of existing products in existing markets by selling more to present customers or gaining new [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main steps involved in planning and development of a new product. The steps are: 1. New Product Ideas 2. Idea Screening 3. Concept Development and Testing 4. Business Analysis 5. Product Development, Programme 6. Test Marketing 7. Commercialisation. Planning and Development: Step # 1. New Product Ideas: We visualize the detailed features of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Promotion:- 1. Subject-Matter of Promotion 2. Meaning of Promotion 3. Elements 4. Promotion Messages 5. Main Purpose. Contents: Subject-Matter of Promotion Meaning of Promotion Elements of Promotion Promotion Messages Main Purpose of Promotion 1. Subject-Matter of Promotion: Broadly speaking promotion means to push forward or to advance an idea in such a [...]