You're all too well aware how value-conscious we've become lately. A lot of low-end businesses are doing well, as so many people down-size, or downscale their lives. However, adding value doesn't have to mean cutting prices. Competing on price only is really not fun, or sustainable.
Adding value can be just that - making an item, a service, or an experience more valuable. That means more lovely, more fun, more interesting, more flavor, more helpful, faster, or better.
You probably add value to your life without realizing. Take a moment to think about how you, and your buddies do add value to your personal and professional lives.
Ways we add value:
- Wrapping a gift.
- Changing the numbers on your house to ones that are better designed.
- Using the services of a graphic designer for your business cards and other presentation materials.
- Writing a blog.
- Writing a note of appreciation on nice paper and mailing it.
- Decorating your cubicle or office.
- Displaying original artwork.
- Taking the time to make your message shorter.
- Putting an attractive sticker on outgoing mail. (Stickers are not just for kindergarten!)
- Translating your product or service.
- Taking extra good care of your body.
- Social graces (aka good manners.)
- Incorporating a health awareness program at work. (Admittedly not such a small detail.)
- Learning more about investment opportunities.
- Learning any skill, or how to use any technology gizmo.
- Introducing people to each other.
- Keeping your car clean.
How do you add value? Let us count the ways!
