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Marketing an Adoption Agency
The value and earning capacity of an adoption agency largely depends on the quality of its marketing efforts. But great marketing takes a lot more than hanging a shingle and hoping for the best.
For every adoption agency success story, there many more adoption agencies calling it quits.
Common sense and practical decision making are part of the marketing equation. However, the most visible brands are always on the lookout for the marketing tactics competitive adoption agencies have incorporated into their marketing plans.
Industry Resources
Lone rangers don't survive long in an adoption agency. Most leaders are oblivious to the fact that the marketplace shows no favoritism - for every marketing challenge your business faces, there are hundreds of other businesses and leaders struggling to solve the same problem. The best resources are usually the ones that leverage industry-specific experience and the input of proven veterans.
Cost Tracking
The economy is a constant concern for people who own an adoption agency. You can't afford to waste money on inferior marketing resources. Since every dollar counts, it pays to buy mailing lists from trusted vendors. A solid mailing list minimizes the risks associated with stale leads or leads that fall outside of your marketing parameters.
But mailing lists aren't the only way you can reduce costs. Most accounting software solutions have features that allow you to track costs in multiple expense categories and receive alerts when expenses suddenly swing outside of normal parameters.
Contests
If circumstances allow it, a contest can be an effective tactic for an adoption agency. Although a contest won't automatically translate into higher revenue, it can be a strategic component of a comprehensive marketing plan. Even good contests carry risks, namely the possibility that your business will be dogged by allegations of unfair prize awards. As a result adoption agencies invest time and resources to create contests they can count on to achieve desired outcomes.
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