Showing posts with label business owner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label business owner. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Art of Being Succinct in Business

Years ago I attended a Toastmasters meeting where I was asked to describe what I do in 5 words or less. Try it, it's not easy!

My answer was "I help people work smarter." As a business owner, or marketing CEO, you want to develop what is called an elevator pitch, usually less than 90 seconds, that gives a more in depth description of your business. When communicating in print, short and to the point is usually more powerful and effective than a paragraph of elaborate descriptions. Think about good billboard advertising, it usually makes the company's point in less than 6 words. Also, remember quotations are popular with people because they deliver a powerful message succinctly.

You might want to review your advertising and ask yourself, and others, whether you are communicating verbally and visually succinctly.