Showing posts with label Mistakes. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

5 Mistakes to Avoid During Product Launches

When trying to launch products, there are certain mistakes you need to avoid in order to succeed in your launching process. Here are some of the most common yet fatal mistakes you should look out for:

Product launch mistake number 1: coming up with a plan on short notice

Never make a habit of planning for your launch right before you release your product, the earlier you start planning the better. A good time to start planning your launch is when your product gets signed off to get started in production.

Product launch mistake number 2: Not creating a backup plan

Things rarely go according to plan; this is why you should always have a backup plan in place. So when things divert from your original plan, you are not hit with confusion and be forced to make wrong hasty decisions.

Product launch mistake number 3: assigning the launch duties to the CEO

Instead put a product manager or brand manager in charge of the launch who can communicate with top management when needed. Put don't burden your CEO with this time consuming task.

Product launch mistake number 4: not telling your employees about the launch date

If you don't tell your employees, you won't get much word of mouth marketing to excite people before your launch. People love to talk about what they are working on, take advantage of this fact.

Product launch mistake number 5: using the same old forms of media you used before

Every launch should be unique in its own way, do not use the same idea over and over, even if it is a good one. People will get tired, and will think that the product is the same old thing you did the last time. Since you didn't put much effort in coming up with a new launch idea, why they expect that you put effort in the product.

These mistakes can really ruin your otherwise perfect plan for a great launch. Avoid them and let your competitors know the difference. For more article about product launch planning and other related articles please visit http://www.doubleurincome.com

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How to Avoid Costly Product Launch Mistakes

Planning a proper product launch is the key ingredient that determines the success or failure of your launch. A highly successful product launch is the spoils that go to the entrepreneur who plans properly. It's not enough to know what goes where, if you want a truly successful product launch, you need to know when each element needs to be introduced as well. Not only can failing to do this doom your launch but it could also cost you a lot of money (in unrealized profits) in the end. Pay attention to these fixes for product launch mistakes.

Make sure you do not overestimate your launch projections. Because you have high hopes, big dreams, and a firm belief in your product, this is an easy mistake to make. Many of the big businesses you know have had this happen to them too. It's not a bad idea to err on the side of caution so you can be pleasantly surprised when results are better than projected. Let your product launch surprise you and exceed your expectations. This is much better than assuming the worst. It's great to think big but make sure you infuse those thoughts with a healthy dose of reality.

Once your product launch gives you the boost, your next job is to maintain the response and grow your business over time.

You do not have to do everything by yourself.

You don't know everything you need to know about running a small business. If you take on too many responsibilities, like many other entrepreneurs in your shoes do, before the launch something important might get missed. In the end, quality and effectiveness of the product and/or launch will suffer. Learn to delegate tasks that require certain expertise or bore you silly to someone better suited for them.

Last but not the least; focus on enhancing your relationship with your subscribers and joint venture partners before the launch so that when it is about to happen, they are in the right mindset and look forward to it. All in all, from the above article we come to the conclusion that launching a product can be a complicated process, if you make it complicated. When you keep your launch simple the focus remains on the product. Watch out for these and other common mistakes that can derail your product launch.

Product Launch Tactics - Using Autoresponders to Boost Your Product Launches   The Best Ways to Launch a Product Online   Launching A New Product? 5 Necessary Questions to Ask   Do You Have a Product Launch Strategy?   Product Launch Copywriting Requirements   

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