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Marketing makes it possible for an organization to acquire a large market share through
its distribution and promotion channels. The organization is supposed to be well known by the
targeted consumers for an acquisition of a competitive advantage. This is achieved when a
company implements effective marketing strategy through research and planning of the market.
Marketing strategies make it possible for an organization to identify potential consumers, their
needs and come up with standardized products to meet their needs (Forsgren & Johanson
2014). The most effective marketing strategies implemented by an organization are specifically
targeting, focus on the benefits and proper timing of entering an international market. Specific
targeting is where the marketing department identifying the needs and interests of the
consumers for an increased market share. Provision of quality products and services makes it
possible for an organization to be widely accepted in a new market. The organization has come
up with properly stated objectives which are to be achieved from investing in that particular
location. Therefore the strategy should be focused on specific potential consumers in the market
for a successful international business entry. Focus on benefits strategy is where the company
identifies a particular market segment to invest in for an increase in value. According to
Hollensen (2015 p. 52) targeting a particular market segment makes it possible for the
organization to advertise and distribute products in attractive areas that can easily improve the
competitive edge. Good timing is where the management has proper measures to ensure that
the products reach the right people at the right time. This makes it possible to handle the
competitiveness in the industry through proper marketing strategy.
Techniques for market evaluations
An organization is supposed to analyze the place, price, promotion, and product to be
able to come up with a proper marketing plan. Place is where the management come up with
the appropriate location to put up the services and products. Price requires the management to
perform competitive analysis to have an appropriate price that is widely accepted in the targeted
international market. Product is where the management analysis the consumers needs to meet
the interests and taste of the targeted consumers. When the organizations consider the 4Ps in
marketing it becomes possible to increase the market share of the organization (West, Ford &
Ibrahim 2015 p. 38). The products and services of the company are consumers oriented for a
sustainable competitive advantage in the long run. The evaluation techniques used in marketing
includes; one is the direct response where the consumers directly interact with the managers of
to come up with an effective marketing strategy that will improve the competitive advantage.
Two is the website statistics where the company uses the online platform to identify the needs
of consumers. According to Verbeke (2013 p. 97) social media has made it possible for a
company to develop a business page to acquire the views of potential and targeted consumers.
Three is where is sale reports are used to improve the marketing strategy implemented by the
company considering the international and external business environment affecting the
organization. Lastly is where the manager monitors the marketing plans implemented by the
competitors to adjust and come up with more advanced marketing strategy.
International trading readiness
The company is supposed to consider their financial position before making the decision
to invest internationally. The risk and return are supposed to be properly evaluated by the
management. The company is supposed to use innovation and technology in marketing to have
an effective entry in the international marketing (West, Ford & Ibrahim 2015 p. 66). To evaluate
the readiness of an organization the management is supposed to identify the exchange rate