Value proposition
What is a value proposition?
A value proposition is a short brief explanation of the benefits (or value) of a business, product or service to customers. It helps to answer what customers are wondering: why should I choose you?
Before we get started, copy our Value Proposition Template to your Google Drive to start working on your own value proposition!
How do I create a value proposition for my business?
Think about why your business's product or service is valuable to your customers and ask yourself questions like:
What are your customers really paying for?
Is your design or service something they can’t get anywhere else
Do they trust you as a person?
Are you cheaper than your competitors, for the same quality of service?
Are you conveniently located or do you go to the customer’s home?
Do you offer the highest quality?
Tips to writing a value proposition
Understand what your customers want most
Maximize the benefits you provide and what makes you better (or different) than your competitors
Emphasize benefits, not features
Keep it short and and clear, use everyday language
Value Proposition Examples
Example: SKY’S THE LIMIT is a unique "entrepreneur development organization" because it:
Targets only 18 to 29 year olds who want to start a business (so we understand the challenges of starting a business when you're young and with few resources!) - Target Market
Does not charge young entrepreneurs for the program - Unique Benefit
Combines training, coaching, loans, advisors and mentors all in one place - Product
Uses technology smartly (i.e. mobile apps + online platforms) - Unique Benefit
Works one-on-one with each entrepreneur to make sure they get what they need. - Primary Benefit
Why is having a value proposition important?
Value propositions have proven to help businesses grow faster and can even boost marketing campaigns and increase your customer base. They also help to create a strong differentiation between you and your competitors
Pro Tip
Research and test your value proposition before making it stick to make sure that your message strikes the right note with the right people.