Here is everything you need to know for a disciplined, comprehensive 'real world' marketing plan to help your company thrive and grow. New chapters on locking target market and marketing objectives to sales, setting communication goals, executing the plan, and market research and testing add even more valuable and detailed insight into the planning process.

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How to Write a Marketing Plan, 4th edition, simplifies the task of developing a marketing plan for a product or business. Taking a step-by-step approach to the entire process, from carrying out a marketing audit, setting objectives and devising budgets, to writing and presenting the plan and finally, implementation. With a brand new chapter to help you produce mini-plans and seize new opportunities quickly, it is essential reading for anyone who wants to boost their business, sell products or services and learn the techniques of market research.

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