The Scratching Post

Stories, insights and tips about marketing, sales and networking, with a little added wit and sass.

Redefining niche in marketing and sales through a feminine lens

By Nicole Gallant / June 20, 2023

Your niche is not what you think. As a seasoned sales professional, I’ve always believed that I had a solid understanding of what a niche truly meant in the world of marketing and sales. But little did I know, my perspective would be challenged, reshaped, and enriched on this journey we call entrepreneurship. I invite…

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7 Ways to test your product or service in the market to avoid failure

By Nicole Gallant / February 23, 2023

All too often I see entrepreneurs get excited when products and services are still in the “ideas” phase. Basically, these are concepts and brainstormed ideas that have yet to be created. At this point, the resounding belief is that customers are going to love this new product or new service offer and the money will roll…

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Quality client research is your golden ticket to success

By Nicole Gallant / March 10, 2022

Don’t assume what your clients want It is common to see service-based businesses start working with clients before they’ve done any market or client research. The reason can be the thought that research is a big costly thing. It can be. It also can be the alternative. Quality client research comes from asking people, directly,…

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