• Review the competitive environment.  How have competitors changed their products/services and messaging?  Have they upgraded their online communications?

• Do your marketing materials truly reflect your USP and do a superb job of communicating to your customer, or do they need an overhaul?

• Do you have a digital strategy? Is your digital infrastructure in place?  Are you active on appropriate social media channels and offering fresh content regularly?  Is your blog engaging and visually compelling, providing great information and fresh ideas?

• Is your website delivering the traffic and leads you need to grow your business? Have you implemented basic SEO strategies to build organic search results? Do you monitor Google Analytics to assess how you are faring online?

• Is your editorial content rich?  Do you have a content strategy?

• Does your advertising strategy include a balanced program of traditional methods (outbound) as well as digital (inbound)? Have you tested PPC (pay-per-click) programs?

• Do you have an effective PR program in place? Does it dovetail with your other initiatives?

• Have you developed a marketing budget that is realistic for your organization?

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