subject: Marketing in a Recession? How Consumer Behavior Tips Can Bring in Bigger Profits Despite the Economy [print this page] Surviving the Recession Surviving the Recession
Savvy network marketer and other home based business owners know that just because consumer spending habits change doesn't mean they still won't spend that money. The trick to marketing in a recession is to understand how the consumer behaves in times like these. Keep reading and I'll explain a little about the factors affecting consumer behavior that can help you get better leads and more profits.
Characteristics Influencing Consumer Behavior
It is always important to understand your targeted consumer but never more so than during tough financial times. Marketing in a recession carries with it a new level of complexity. Consumers are much more careful about where and how they spend their money.
If you are going to win over those leads, you'll have to deepen your understanding of them and know what their concerns area. Use this information to tailor your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) to one that will provide solutions to their problems and concerns.
Four Main Elements of Consumer Behavior
Cultural factors play a very big role in consumer behavior. Social class, buyer behavior and subculture elements each go into determining the ultimate behavior of the consumer. During times of economic hardship, a good approach here is to first identify with the consumer on their individual social class perspective. For example, middle class families in this country are experiencing a credit crisis unlike anything they've ever seen.
Social factors are another element to a consumer's purchasing habits. What their family status is, what roles they take on both in their family, job and community will affect how they spend. Try to determine the familial role of your leads, are they the decision makers? Market to them by showing them how your business, product or service can benefit the lives of everyone in their life.
Personal elements such as age, occupation, lifestyle and personality all play important roles. Try to group their personality into on of four types: care giver, money driven, social butterfly or analytical thinker and tailor your marketing approach to their specific personalities.
Finally, there are psychological factors at play here as well. Motivation, perception, beliefs and attitudes can all affect a buyer's behavior. This is where it is most useful to take a preemptive approach in defining all the benefits of what you have to offer.
It Takes Practice
If you are new to the study of consumer behavior because you want to improve your results in marketing in a recession, this may take a little practice before you can master it. As you go through your day, think about these factors and observe those around you. With a little practice this process will become almost instinctual and can really improve your business' results.
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