Whether your consulting firm focuses on financial issues, troubleshooting IT problems and HR employment, you need to find new clients for your business.

But for a company with one or more experts that provides professional advice to their clients, is it necessary to seek for a professional help from another expert? I’ll give you 3 reasons why you need a marketing agency for your consulting firm.

You don’t need to hire, train and manage your own people. You will have a team of experts. You will save a lot of money

Marketing agencies have employees with knowledge, experience, and skills that can help increase your firm’s productivity by looking for new clients on your behalf. In order for a marketing agency to do their job well, here are 4 things that every marketing agency must know from you.

Your goal

Your services

Your customers

Your business

So how do you pick the right marketing agency? Take note of these elements when choosing the best marketing agency for your consulting firm.

Constant Communication

Communication is important because it serves as a foundation for any relationship. When looking for the right marketing agency, constant communication is necessary to make sure every campaign runs smoothly.

So before choosing one, take the time to meet with them and get to know them. Find out what are their priorities and the approach that they’re using in managing their campaigns. Choose someone that will reply to emails, receive calls promptly and will answer questions and concerns.

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Practice

Marketing is constantly evolving, investing on an agency that understands and shows the best in modern marketing is important to stay on the edge when it comes to your marketing strategies.

Dig in thoroughly and find out if:

Is their website mobile responsive?

Do they use marketing automation?

They create and post quality contents?

How often do they post to their blogs?

How are they doing in social media?

How do they measure their stats?

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Process

When choosing a marketing agency, check first if they have a proven process. It is important to have a well-documented process that is highly effective.

To figure out if they have a tried and proven process, ask;

What kinds of activities are they doing in their marketing campaign?

Do they have a timeline when to expect it?

What should you expect from them?

What reports will you get?

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Cost

Stick to your budget and always request a quote before committing with an agency. Before investing your budget, assess whether the services are worth it or not. Only choose the services that are needed for your campaign. Don’t be fooled by any add-on services that are not necessary for your goal.

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Company Background and Testimonials

It is important to check the customer’s review before choosing a marketing agency for your firm to make sure your money won’t go to waste. Visit their website and check. Below are some of our examples:

Who their clients are

Their case studies

Testimonials

I would like to take a couple of minutes to tell you what a wonderful job your team does for my company. I think we have been working together for over 2 years now, maybe longer. During that time I have been very happy with your service. The value exceeds the cost by a wide margin. Make sure you tell the team “Thank You”

Mario Frezza

Pinnacle Consulting Group

Businesses hire a marketing agency to save time, effort and cost of hiring full-time employees. Before choosing and investing your money on hiring one, make sure to check on the elements mentioned above before choosing a marketing agent to avoid losing money.

Author Bio: Dara Lin is a Marketing Specialist at Callbox Australia. She is a coffee trailblazer, general music fanatic, and an internet enthusiast. Follow Dara on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

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