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by Leigh Ashton
No. No way.
In fact our own weekly enewsletter (thank you for reading this!) goes from strength to strength. That’s if your measurement criteria for a successful newsletter includes the number of those signing up to receive it, the numbers opening it, the numbers reading it — and the amount of favourable comments received.
Oh and the number of enquiries we receive through it too. Yes, actual leads each week, even though we don’t promote anything within the newsletter (ok then maybe a teeny weeny bit at the bottom sometimes!)
So I remain convinced that a company newsletter could be a very powerful contributor to helping your company achieve its strategic goals.
Fundamental rules of newsletters
It’s got to be good! People aren’t reading as many newsletters as they were and there are lots to choose from so, depending on the sector you operate in, you may have a lot of competition vying for the attention of your customers and potential customers. So your newsletter content needs to be top notch. More later on this.
Make sure the content is highly focussed on the needs of your readers. It must be interesting. And it must be useful too. So who are your readers? What are their needs? For example we have three different versions of this newsletter, the version you receive depends on your company type and your role within it.
Make sure it can be read in 2 – 3 minutes. We’re all very busy these days! If your newsletter doesn’t look crisp and clean and easy to read, it won’t be read, it’s as simple as that.
Give not sell. Yes you might include a discreet promotional link but the crucial overriding principle with a newsletter is that it’s a giving platform. Be satisfied that when you’re giving your reader handy information, you’re indirectly promoting yourself anyway.
Why you should produce a newsletter
What you should put in your newsletter
The simple rule here is …anything that you know your contacts might find useful. Our rule at The Sales Consultancy is simple. When we’re considering ideas of what to include in our newsletter the one question we have to answer with a YES is … Will it increase the sales success of the readers if they implement our suggestions?
But if you’re struggling for ideas, here’s an article I came across which has a fabulous check list of the type of content you should consider for your newsletter.
21 Great Ideas For Your Next Company Newsletter
So yes, based on our own experiences and results I remain a big fan of regular newsletters.
What do you think?
Until next time…
Leigh
About the author
Hi I’m Leigh Ashton of The Sales Consultancy
Whether you’re a small business or a leading brand, an area manager or a Chief Executive, whether you’re new to sales or an experienced sales professional. Even if you’re not in sales at all but want to understand it, you’ve come to the right place.
The World of Sales is changing.
Today’s conventional sales training doesn’t address the psychological barriers that get in their way.
My approach takes your sales team through a process that:
* Helps them identify their psychological barriers and gives them the tools to overcome them * Teaches them how the mind works so they can keep motivated and stay focused * Gives them the ability to identify the psychological patterns of their clients and prospects so they connect with them at a deeper level and close more sales
And at a higher level…
* It creates more success in other areas of their lives so they are happier generally…and happier sales people generate more sales
Wherever you are on your personal sales journey what’s the best course of action for YOU.
– Sales Training – that actually gets results – Leadership and Management – Personal Coaching and Mentoring – Sales Mentoring Programme – NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and how it can help you accelerate your success – Keynote Speaking