You’ve decided to introduce a new service to grow your business. Do you have a carefully planned execution strategy? Many business owners fall into traps such as neglecting to keep their team on the same page or having a poor marketing strategy. Here are common mistakes business owners make when developing a new service, and what you can do to avoid them.

Lack of Training

Some business owners let their new idea or service run itself without keeping their team informed. For your business to thrive, it is essential that everyone on your team has a full understanding of your offerings. Before rolling out a new service, make sure your team is properly trained. They should be able to answer questions from those interested, as well as educate people who may be unaware of this new offering. Education and training is the key to successfully launching a new offering. It is better to delay your plans than launch a new service with a team that isn’t ready or equipped, as this can quickly impact your reputation.

Marketing Is an Afterthought

You finally have your new service up and running and you find yourself asking, “Now what?” Your service isn’t going to be successful on its own. Develop a marketing strategy to increase awareness of your new offering. Create unique and inventive marketing materials with your target audience in mind. Who are trying to attract to your business? Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your new service will sell itself without a marketing push.

Don’t Neglect Research

Research is crucial to pulling off a successful new service launch. Don’t go in with the mindset that your good ideas alone are enough to pull it off. Instead, check out your competitors to give you an idea of how to position your new service. Research success stories and failures of people who have done similar things. Take time to study the pricing of competitors and know what you will need to cover your costs while still creating an attractive offer to price shoppers.

Launching a new service is an effective way to boost interest in your business, drive revenue, and fill a need in the market. To be successful, don’t rush your new service without properly training your team or doing research. Also, avoid the common mistake of not marketing, or marketing as an afterthought.

Contact Theresa F. Narantic, Inc to discuss strategies that can help your business grow.