P is for purpose, not profit

October 14, 2019





Why does your business exist?


Your purpose is roughly three to seven words explaining why your business exists for your customers. Your purpose should be about THEM, not you. It is a small statement, with immense power.


Tesla: To accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Walt Disney: To make people happy.
TED: Spread ideas.


These may be big company examples, but a clear purpose statement is just as important for small and medium sized business.


A defined purpose statement is the antidote to narcissistic by-lines of the past... because we know that consumers are wired to take a self-interest and therefore will engage your business if your why resonates with them. Thereafter, your purpose will drive alignment of values and loyalty.



Guess what? Your customers aren’t interested in you making a profit. They’re too worried about their own profit. They're more than happy for you to make a profit… provided you meet their needs first.




It comes down to engagement; with your team and your customers.


Numerous studies have told us that a strong sense of purpose drives employee satisfaction, which will help to improve customer loyalty.


Articulating your business’s purpose to your team allows them to see that they are contributing to something bigger than themselves. Linking your purpose to their tasks and responsibilities allows them to see their connection to the outcome; how their role is attributing to the overall vision of the business - how they are impacting your customers’ lives.




It’s essentially internal marketing; to achieve buy in and alignment from the team; providing motivation to deliver on your purpose whilst breeding loyalty.


Getting clear on your purpose will also transform your other marketing. Being able to clearly articulate why you exist for your customers in your marketing will tie customers to your brand and make them more inclined to refer you to others. When that new customer does their due diligence, i.e. they stalk your website and social media, it’s more likely they’ll develop an emotional connection to your business and buy from you.


Your purpose must first be defined by the leaders.


Only when your purpose is crystal clear can you articulate to your team and then your customers and target audience.


Having a clear purpose is also about sustainability. There is mounting evidence that in these times of change and disruption, having a clear purpose will improve a business’s ability to transform and adapt.


So, what’s your purpose? Need help defining it? We can help. Get in touch with us.



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