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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Importance</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>having</strong> a<br />
SENSATIONAL<br />
<strong>Corporate</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
In many ways, a corporate<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile is like a first date, the<br />
perfect platform for someone to<br />
gather all the information they<br />
need. It is a quick look into who<br />
and what a company is. It tells<br />
others what you <strong>of</strong>fer, your target<br />
market, your unique strengths,<br />
what your values are, and just<br />
how effective your company is.<br />
Whether you are actually on your<br />
first date, or creating the perfect<br />
company pr<strong>of</strong>ile, there are a few<br />
key points that you should always<br />
remember.<br />
• First Impressions Count<br />
You never get a second chance<br />
to make a first impression,<br />
and, the fact remains that first<br />
impressions last. We are all<br />
naturally inclined to form an<br />
opinion, based firstly on how
something looks, and secondly<br />
on what it says. It is therefore<br />
essential that you should always<br />
‘Dress to Impress’. Employing<br />
the help <strong>of</strong> a company such as<br />
Sales Squad is the equivalent <strong>of</strong><br />
hiring a stylist to get you ready<br />
to make a truly outstanding<br />
first impression.<br />
While many corporate pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />
tend to strive for pure<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, the role <strong>of</strong><br />
creativity cannot be denied.<br />
Nobody wants to settle for<br />
boring, they want to be<br />
captivated. So why shouldn’t<br />
you strive to be breathtaking<br />
at every turn?<br />
• Saying the Wrong Thing Can<br />
Result in Awkwardness<br />
Getting someone to view your<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile isn’t always the hard<br />
part. That comes with engaging<br />
in conversation and saying the<br />
right thing to form a lasting<br />
bond.<br />
Your corporate pr<strong>of</strong>ile is<br />
viewed and assessed by<br />
your existing and potential<br />
customers, prospective<br />
investors, business partners,<br />
job applicants and even other<br />
companies. So it is important<br />
to make a good impression<br />
and provide them with all the<br />
necessary information.<br />
‘Necessary’ meaning not<br />
a forty-page document<br />
containing your history and<br />
the previous five years’ worth<br />
<strong>of</strong> statistics. You don’t want to
ore your reader into moving<br />
on to the next option.<br />
Aim to keep it brief and highlight<br />
all your best qualities. What<br />
are your company’s strengths<br />
and values? What makes your<br />
company stand out? What do<br />
you <strong>of</strong>fer? Answer the questions<br />
that you think others might ask<br />
and tell your story.<br />
• <strong>The</strong> Outcome Can Last for<br />
Years<br />
Sometimes your first date ends<br />
in failure, and other times you<br />
form the beginnings <strong>of</strong> a longlasting<br />
relationship. <strong>The</strong> same<br />
can be applied to anyone who<br />
views your corporate pr<strong>of</strong>ile.<br />
It is the perfect platform on<br />
which to encourage consumers,<br />
investors and many more to<br />
choose your company, and<br />
remain loyal for years to come.<br />
<strong>The</strong> goal remains to create a<br />
lasting relationship.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a specific list <strong>of</strong> things<br />
you should have on your corporate<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile.<br />
• ‘Do I Even Know You?’<br />
Nobody likes a blind date,<br />
and your company shouldn’t<br />
be forced to go on one either.<br />
So make sure to include the<br />
basics, your company name,<br />
contact information, and<br />
anything else you might need<br />
to know.<br />
• “Tell Me More”<br />
This is where you go more in<br />
depth and you are given the<br />
opportunity to let others know<br />
who you are and where you<br />
came from.<br />
• “What are your goals?”<br />
Your goals, mission and vision.<br />
What does your company stand<br />
for and strive for?
• “What do you do?”<br />
Your company provides<br />
products and services. So tell<br />
us about them, tell us about<br />
how effective they are and<br />
what you have to <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
• “What makes you different<br />
from everyone else out there?”<br />
Sell yourself, or your company,<br />
and tell everyone out there why<br />
a consumer or investor should<br />
choose you over others.<br />
Our focus is<br />
your success.<br />
• “Invest in yourself”<br />
Remember, no one wants to<br />
invest in someone who isn’t<br />
willing to invest in themselves.<br />
Your consumer wants to know<br />
that they are valued, because<br />
building a strong businessclient<br />
relationship ensures<br />
that they will be more likely<br />
to recommend you to others.<br />
Which can only help in building<br />
and even larger client base.<br />
And most importantly, don’t<br />
forget to be yourself. You<br />
can’t sell something that you<br />
don’t have. So be open and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional, but don’t be afraid<br />
to add a little glitter or throw in<br />
some flare. This is your platform,<br />
where you choose how you will<br />
be showcased.<br />
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