Business Development Specialists

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Posted on Jun 20, 2021

THE FIRST IN A SERIES: QUALITIES OF A PERFECT SMALL BUSINESS. Your business should be different than the competition. What can you do to set your business apart from other similar businesses in your area or field? Can you offer choices that make your customers choose you? A retailer, for example...

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Posted on Mar 31, 2021

You might ask “What is Business Development”? Business Development can be summarized as the ideas, initiatives, and activities that help make a business better. This includes increasing revenues, growth in terms of business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic relationships ...

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Posted on Mar 5, 2021

FREE OFFER! BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS is offering a free copy of our e-booklet, B.A.D. Business. Learn how to Breakthrough and Dominate the marketplace. Successful companies must be willing to Breakthrough and Dominate, to be different, to be innovative. Difference comes from the way ...

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Posted on Nov 28, 2020

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS ARE MARKETING EXPERTS. Is there a difference between a marketing plan and a business plan? The short answer, Yes

It is all a question of focus. The business plan takes as both its starting point and its objective the business itself. But the marketing plan focuse...

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Posted on Oct 13, 2020

OUR PHILOSOPHY: While many companies operate without formal planning, we believe proper planning is the key to optimum success. Our services are available to large and small companies; start-ups and established businesses in virtually every class of trade and channel of distribution including: go...

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Posted on Sep 10, 2020

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS has been awarded the Best of Sedona Award for an unprecedented thirteen consecutive years. This distinction qualifies BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS for the 2020 Sedona Business Hall of Fame.

Each year, the Sedona Award Program identifies companies that we beli...

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

FREE TOOLS YOU CAN USE from Business Development Specialists. The strength of the local market affects how many customers you will serve and the prices that you can charge. Our guidebooks will help you analyze your market so that you can gauge the potential of your existing or proposed operation ...

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Posted on Jul 1, 2020

FREE CONSULTATION AND MARKETING EVALUATION. To be successful in today’s environment, you should utilize all options to distinguish your business from the competition and monopolize your marketplace.

A combination of strategic advertising, email marketing, social media, and word-of mouth buzz ca...

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Posted on May 12, 2020

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TAKES MONEY. If you need to approach a lender or an outside investor, you should know now that they will expect to see a business plan.
A business plan that includes a detailed financial plan. If you need a winning business plan, Business Development Specialists can w...

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About Us

Business Development Specialists is a network of independent business growth experts. We provide business growth strategies, business development, economic development, marketing, sales management, public relations, and product development services to start-ups and existing businesses of all types.

The company was founded by Bill Ellis, a thirty-one year resident of Sedona, AZ, who serves as Senior Business Growth Consultant and Project Manager.

Previously, Bill served as President of Nutri Science, Inc.; Vice President of Business Development for General Nutrition Corporation and Brookstone, both leading specialty retailers; Executive Vice President of HealthFirst Corporation; Corporate Vice President of Marketing for Naturade Products and Weider Health and Fitness; and Division Manager for Avon Products. Bill has also served as an Honorary Co-Chairman of the Congressional National Business Advisory Council.

Whether starting a business or growing a business. Start with us. Our award- winning firm has been named as “Sedona’s Best Management Consultants” for 13 consecutive years 2007 - 2020.

Our associates provide a variety of services for domestic and international businesses. Our services include:

Business Development and Growth

Business Development Services are designed to establish and/or transform a company’s products or services in a given market. The goal is rapid and profitable growth.

Marketing

Great products and services should be supported by a comprehensive marketing plan. We provide a multi-pronged approach to marketing. Our services include marketing management, market research, advertising, online marketing, public relations and sales promotion.

Sales Development/Management

Whether you need to build and train an in-house sales staff or recruit and manage an independent sales group, we provide solutions. We have broad experience in domestic and international markets.

Strategic Planning

We develop business strategies that are designed to build a better business. Our goal is to position your company as the obvious choice for your target customers.

Tourism and Retail Development

We develop successful strategies to expand sales to residents and visitors. Our industry focus includes bed and breakfasts, retailers, hotels, and restaurants.

Through commitment, experience, and expertise, Business Development Specialists has established strong, long-lasting business relationships with our clients and customers. Contact us now, to arrange for a confidential, no obligation, consultation.