Strategies ( Acquisition Strategy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 2. BRAND CONCEPT 6 2.1. Product 6 2.1.1. Product concept 6 2.1.2. Customer benefits 6 2.2. Location 6 2.2.1. PESTLE analysis 6 2.2.2. Market trends 6 2.2.3. Market potential 6 2.3. Customer 7 2.3.1. Customer segments 7 3. COMPETITIVE STRATEGY 8 3.1. Competitive analysis 8 3.2. SWOT 8 3.3. Price segment & average prices in EUR 8 3.4. First year revenue forecast 8 4. GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGIES 9 4.1. Brand logo & slogan 9 4.2. Brand image & brand associations 9 4.3. Brand positioning 9 4.4. Cultural analysis of the country 9 4.4.1. Self-reference criterion 9 4.4.2. High context – Low context 9 4.4.3. Hofstede’s cultural typology 9 4.5. Economic analysis of the country 10 4.6. Taxes & laws 10 4.7. Political risks 10 5. COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES (IMC campaign plan) 11 5.1. Goals and SMART objectives 11 5.2. Promotion Mix tools & content examples 11 5.3. Communication channels 11 5.3.1. Channel KPIs 11 5.3.2. Ad payment models for ad channels 11 5.4. Communication schedule 11 5.5. Communications budget allocation 12 6. DIGITAL STRATEGIES 13 6.1. WordPress 13 6.1.1. Template 13 6.1.2. Index with Google 13 6.1.3. Information architecture 13 6.1.4. On-page SEO 14 6.1.5. Special features – Plugins 14 6.2. Media plan 14 7. SALES STRATEGIES 15 7.1. Sales team 15 7.2. Quantitative and qualitative objectives 15 7.3. Prospecting strategy 15 7.4. Compelling offer 15 7.5. Objections 15 8. CONCLUSION 16 9. REFERENCE LIST 17 10. APPENDICES (optional) 18

 

 

 

 

 

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. BRAND CONCEPT

 

 

2.1. Product

 

 

2.1.1. Product concept

 

 

The concept of our restaurant is a gallery restaurant with a lounge bar from 11pm. The main idea of our concept is to create unforgettable experiences for guests as the concept is pretty unique where they will be able to have breathtaking views on the Burj Khalifa as well as the very famous fountain shows. The restaurant will be located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a country part of the Middle East. Our restaurant is going to be on the bottom floor in the Dubai Mall, it is also going to have its own terrace with tables with a view on the fountain. People are going to Dubai because they are sun-seeking, in addition a lot of businesses are getting created in Dubai. We decided to call the restaurant, the Impressionist restaurant and gallery. We chose this name because it is in relation to the art movement that appeared in the 19th Century in France as we are going to have artworks exhibited in the lounge of our restaurant. The artworks are going to be temporary and we are going to have donations from important art galleries all around the world, we are going to intent choosing some art pieces that are in relation to our brand name, the artworks are going to be changed on a monthly basis and we are going to try to keep a minimum of 20 art pieces per month. Regarding the gastronomy and the culinary art of the restaurant we chose to focus on molecular gastronomy. One dish that we are going to make is deconstruction salmon, which consists of all the ways we can cook and eat salmon, generally speaking our dishes are going to be small and delicate in the mouth, tasteful and we are also going to intend to achieve the affective side of the customers with tastes that can recall them dishes they like. The aim is to create an atmosphere that will make people want to return to this place. In addition to the fact for the guests to have an unforgettable experience in the restaurant, they will have the opportunity to come through the gallery and have the opportunity to buy and admire the beautiful artworks with signature cocktails from the bar. To enhance the experience of the guests, they will have the chance to dance and experience the nightlife in Dubai in our bar after the dinner service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1.2. Customer benefits

 

 

The value proposition for our potential customers includes the gallery-restaurant concept, music, incredible artworks, high quality food and drinks at a competitive price for the location and the city we are basing ourselves in. In order to make sure that the quality of the service is kept, the food and drinks will be served with attention to details, time, quality and friendliness of our waiters. Some of our potential guests are coming from all over the world to have fun, unforgettable memories and experience some unique concepts. Since there is a lot of competition in Dubai, we will need to make sure that we identify our competitive advantage and stand out, in order to do so, we will need to make our pricing strategy competitive at the beginning in order to attract customers and to engage the customers so they will come back. This pricing strategy will be advantageous for us because the potential customers will enjoy high quality food, drinks and service in our restaurant. The customers will benefit from our concept because they will be able to buy artworks and also have a drink and eat at the same place. Lastly , our location is very important because it is one of the most touristic areas in Dubai, therefore, we need to make sure that the tourists are attracted to our image, the architecture and decor need to be as unique as our concept in order to create a unique atmosphere adapted to the unique selling point. Our restaurant will present our guests with an entire journey into the art world, sparking all their senses, sight, smell, hearing, touch and most importantly taste.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.2. Location

 

 

The United Arab Emirates was created in December 1971 but has developed tremendously over the past 30 years nonetheless the UAE currently became the leading location for F&B operations in the Middle East due to the exalted tourist flow. Additionally, throughout the years, it has become one of the world’s largest melting pots, gathering over 200 different nationalities.

 

 

Dubai is a modern city that is open to many innovations, which is why we chose this location, as the concept of our art gallery restaurant is relevant and modern, which is ideal for the city.

 

 

The exact location of our dining establishment is between the two most popular tourist attractions. Firstly, on one side of the terrace, our guests will get to have a view of the world-famous dancing fountains, and right on the other side, they will get to catch a glimpse of the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa. Secondly, another one of “The Impressionist” attributes is that the world-renowned Dubai Mall is also within walking distance, which is considered to be a very good advantage, as the Dubai Mall is also a tourist attraction which will captivate individuals to come and have this journey with us

 

 

 

 

 

2.2.1. PESTLE analysis

 

 

Political:

 

 

UAE is considered to be a politically stable country among Arab countries and in the gulf area. As for the government system in the UAE they follow the constitutional monarchy as a system of the government. They are considered of 7 seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. As for opportunities in the political factor, they maintain good trading relations with the United States, India, China and other countries in the region(“Country Report United Arab Emirates”,2022) . The political threat for the UAE as they participated in the Yemen war and this had caused some conflicts between them and Iran which has a major regional power. In addition to that, they are also a participant in the blockade of Qatar from 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

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As for the whole country of the UAE, they are members of different international economic and political forums, like the UN, world bank, IMF, Arab League, OIC, OPEC, and GCC. UAE ranks 29th in the world which is a high ranking among the neighboring countries. As for the interest rate of the UAE it has increased from 4.5% in September 2022(“Bank of United Arab Emirates Interest Rate 2022) this could be a threat for the UAE economy as interest rate is increasing.

 

 

 

 

 

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The United Arab Emirates’s population is 9,272,000 (“United Arab Emirates – History”, 2022). The UAE is considered as the country with more immigrants than the actual Emiratis population with only 20% of the population. Therefore this is an opportunity for us because it means that the UAE is a very prominent cosmopolitan and multicultural country, there are over 200 nationalities living in the UAE. Such diversity is

 

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Sales Strategies ( Acquisition Strategy)

 

Introduction

 

Sales is an integral part of any business. It’s the process through which a company sells its products or services to customers, and it can be done in many different ways. The sales funnel is one way that companies measure their success at acquiring new customers, but there are many others as well. This article will cover some of these strategies so you can increase your pipeline without spending extra time on marketing or sales tools such asCRM software or lead management systems (LMS).

 

The sales funnel

 

The sales funnel is a visual representation of the sales process, which can be used to measure and improve marketing effectiveness, efficiency and performance.

 

The basic idea behind this tool is that you start with an awareness stage where customers are not aware of your product/service. Then they move into consideration (or investigation), trial (or purchase) and finally loyalty as they become repeat buyers.

 

Marketing automation

 

Marketing automation is a way for companies to automate repetitive tasks. It allows them to focus on more important things and increase the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns, which results in better content being created, as well as an improved customer experience.

 

Sales automation

 

Sales automation is a software-based system that automates sales tasks. It can be used to automate the lead generation process, or it can also be used to automate the sales process. Sales automation is one of the most effective ways for businesses to increase their productivity and efficiency, which in turn allows them to grow their business by giving them more time to focus on other things like marketing or customer service.

 

Sales automation tools can help you automate several different parts of your business:

 

A/B testing

 

A/B testing is a scientific method for comparing two versions of a web page, web application or any other kind of software to determine which version performs better. The goal is to reach the best combination between changes and retaining the current user behavior.

 

In order for A/B testing to work properly, you need a control group (the original version) and an experimental group (the test). Your initial hypothesis should be “I want more people using my website” rather than “I want fewer people using my website” because this approach could lead you down the wrong path if there aren’t enough users online at any given time throughout your day!

 

Lead scoring

 

Lead scoring is a way of measuring the quality of leads. It’s based on how likely they are to buy, and can be scored on a range of factors including:

 

How much they know about your product (e.g., what features it has).

 

How much they want your product (e.g., if they’ve asked for more information or shown interest in purchasing).

 

Heatmap testing

 

Heatmap testing is a method of visualizing user behavior on a website. A heatmap is created by analyzing the clicks, scrolls and page breaks of each visitor to your site. The resulting image shows you where users are clicking or scrolling most frequently on your website, as well as how long they spend looking at certain elements within each page.

 

Heatmaps can be used in many different ways:

 

To understand what content resonates most with users; for example, if one area of your site gets more traffic than another area due to its popularity among visitors then it may be worth increasing its prominence within that section of the site. This will help increase engagement from existing customers who find value in this particular piece of content while also attracting new ones through word-of-mouth recommendations from friends/family members etc..

 

Abandoned cart retargeting

 

You can use abandoned cart retargeting to re-engage potential customers who left your site without completing a purchase. The idea behind abandoned cart retargeting is simple: if a user has an interest in purchasing something on your website, they will likely leave to buy it. But if you can convince them that they should stay and complete the purchase instead, then you have another chance at converting them into loyal customers for life! In order for this strategy to work well for your business though, there are some things that need to be done correctly.

 

Retargeting ads

 

Retargeting ads are similar to remarketing, but they have a few key differences. Unlike remarketing, retargeting ads show you ads based on the websites you’ve visited in the past. This allows you to target visitors who have already been on your site and could be interested in purchasing again.

 

Retargeting provides an excellent way for ecommerce businesses to get people back into their stores by showing relevant products they may have missed while browsing through other sites like Amazon or eBay (or anywhere else).

 

Web push notifications

 

Web push notifications are a great way to engage your users on their desktop. They can be used to send a message, offer or coupon and are more effective than email marketing or social media marketing because they’re not restricted by time or location.

 

There are many ways to increase the size of your pipeline.

 

There are many ways to increase the size of your pipeline.

 

The sales funnel, which consists of stages that lead to a sale and are used by companies to help them understand where they need to improve.

 

Marketing automation tools like Hubspot or Pardot can help you automate parts of your marketing campaigns so that you don’t have to spend time manually sending emails or making phone calls for each lead. This allows for more time spent on nurturing relationships with those leads instead of just pushing out content without knowing if it’s working or not (because there’s no tracking).

 

Sales automation platforms allow businesses like yours access to CRM software that helps manage customer data from multiple sources including social media posts, email lists and website analytics information about user behavior within specific websites pages visited through search engine results pages (SERPs).

 

Conclusion

 

We hope this article has helped you understand the value of your pipeline and how to improve it. The more leads you can convert into customers, the more money you’ll make. And with marketing automation tools like HubSpot, it’s easier than ever to get started on creating a high-quality pipeline.