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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 />

+27 83 277 2880<br />

info@salessquad.co.za<br />

design@salessquad.co.za<br />

www.sales-squad.com

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