Consumers

When most hear the word 'brand' they immediately think of some symbolic logo like the Nike swoosh or the Macintosh Apple, but branding is more than just a logo and is an integral part for growing any business. The first thing to understand about building a brand is understanding how it plays into your marketing plan. Marketing consists of the four 'P's: Product, Pricing, Placement and Promotion. Your product has to be good, your price must be competitive (or your quality so overwhelmingly superior that consumers will pay more for your product), and where you place your product is critical…