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Positioning was born to define a product and service to a marketplace whose attention is increasingly more divided.“A penny saved is a penny earned”, the old adage attributed to Ben Franklin, only tells half of the story. A penny saved is really better than a penny earned, because you don’t have to pay taxes on it. Here, then, are some time-honored ways for you to save money and improve the bottom line for just about any business:1. Review and Update Your Business GoalsMany people are adept at staying very busy while accomplishing nothing of value. Don’t fall into this trap—and, if you do--dig out as quickly as possible. A good exercise to discern your practice's position is to draw a series of four concentric circles. On the outer circle allow room for eight to ten descriptive words which describe your practice's unique qualities. If you are an OB/GYN practice, the words may include 4D Ultrasound, experienced physicians, multiple locations, friendly staff, limited wait time and valet service. Within that circle, allow yourself six of those words that you deem most important to your patient base. Once this task is complete, move to the next circle allowing the three most important of the last six words. The last circle is designated for the most relevant descriptor of the final three words that you feel is of utmost importance. This one word or "core message" will help to reveal what your position or brand promise involves. Unfortunately, it is not enough to build your core communications message around what you and your staff thinks. A patient survey will reveal what your patients perceive are the best assets of yo
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