The Unique Selling Proposition

As small businesses, we find ourselves in increasingly competitive markets, and it is essential that we have a clearly defined Unique Selling Proposition, or USP as it is often called, and that we are communicating this effectively. So what is a Unique Selling Proposition? It must be something that makes you stand out from your competitors – something which is unique to you, and differentiates your business.  It needs to answer the question “Why should I choose you?” How can you work this out? You need to put yourself in your customers’ shoes – so often we love what we
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Wow – we are Jacqueline Gold #WOW winners!

Every Wednesday, Jacqueline Gold (Chief Executive of Knickerbox and Ann Summers) invites female business owners to tweet her their business and she chooses her favourite three to become #WOW (Women on Wednesday) winners. Beryl was chosen on the 28th December 2011, and Jacqueline Gold said ‘An inspirational lady who clearly works hard to earn the respect of her clients. Well done!’ This was a wonderful end to 2011 – it is a great feeling to be recognised for what you do by somebody as influential as Jacqueline Gold, so we are displaying our badge with pride! Of course, it also
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