Wednesday, October 24, 2012

What Makes you so Special? Craft your USP




Before you can get someone to buy from you you need to answer the question, “What’s in it for me?” your potential clients need to know what makes you so special. Crafting a strong USP or Unique Selling Proposition will go a long way in differentiating your company, product or service.

In order to craft your USP get out several index cards. Write down your three biggest benefits on the first three cards. Use another card or two to list the point of pain or performance gaps in your industry that you hope to overcome.

Next, list any specifics or proof. Do you have testimonials, studies, or statistics that will support your claims? Once you have each of your cards filled out shuffle them around. Look at them. Put them away. Get them out and look at them again. Eventually you’ll be able to craft a brief and catchy slogan or USP that will show why you’re so special. Deliver on your promises for strong word of mouth marketing.

*Use your USP in video marketing.

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