Kehinde, O.J. (2013) Effects of Marketing strategies on Entrepreneurial Development. Kashere Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1 (2).
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Abstract
This study examined the effects of Marketing Strategies on Entrepreneurial Development. It also attempts to determine the extent to which promotion increases sales growth. Survey research method was used in a cross sectional design through the use of comprehensive questionnaires which were distributed to selected business enterprises in Ikeja area of Lagos State, Nigeria. In the analysis of data collected, it was found that marketing strategy such as promotion has a significant impact on the sales growth of any company. It was also noted that the use of direct distribution channel has a positive effect on the overall profitability of the firm. From these analytical findings, it is therefore recommended that entrepreneurs should be able to understand the need for customer satisfaction and create niche for the product they sell. Entrepreneurs should engage in more marketing promotions by making use of the internet, radio, TV, billboards, and ensure their customers are reached wherever they are found. The research makes clear the importance of Marketing Strategy to all organizations, as it has been confirmed that marketing strategy does have effects on entrepreneurial development.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurial, Promotion, and Development |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 23 May 2016 12:44 |
| Last Modified: | 23 May 2016 12:44 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/6595 |
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