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What are the pitfalls to avoid when crafting your business's narrative?

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Crafting your business's narrative is a delicate balancing act. It's the story that defines your brand's identity, values, and mission. However, many pitfalls can undermine this narrative, leading to a disconnect with your audience or even reputational damage. To help you navigate these waters, this article will highlight some common traps and provide guidance on how to avoid them, ensuring your business's story resonates positively with customers, partners, and stakeholders alike.

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Zipporah Maubane

Head of Communications and Advocacy at African Union Development Agency - NEPAD
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1 Lack of Clarity

Your business's narrative should be as clear as a pristine lake. If your message is murky, you risk confusing your audience or leaving them indifferent. Avoid industry jargon and complex language that might alienate non-expert customers. Instead, opt for simplicity and directness. A clear narrative explains what your business does, why it matters, and how it differentiates itself from the competition without requiring a decoder ring to understand.

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Yogesh R V

Senior Business Analyst Strategy at Accenture | Marketing Professional | MBA - Marketing & Operation |Former Summer Intern – Hensel Electric India pvt ltd| Ex- NatWest Group |
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In essence, a business's story should be crystal clear, like a pristine lake. Murky messaging can confuse or alienate customers. Avoid jargon and complexity; aim for simplicity. Your narrative should explain what your business does, why it's important, and what sets it apart, all without needing a secret code to decipher.

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2 No Emotional Hook

Humans are emotional creatures, and your narrative should reflect that. If your story doesn't evoke any feelings, it won't stick. Avoid a purely factual recount; instead, weave in elements that can tug at your audience's heartstrings. Whether it's the passion behind your brand, the dedication to customer satisfaction, or a commitment to social responsibility, find the emotional undercurrent that can turn your narrative from forgettable to memorable.

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3 Inconsistency Kills

Consistency is the backbone of trust. If your narrative is scattered or changes with the wind, it undermines credibility. Avoid sending mixed messages by ensuring your narrative aligns across all platforms and communications. Whether a customer reads about you on social media, your website, or in a press release, they should encounter a cohesive story that reinforces their understanding and trust in your brand.

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Zipporah Maubane

Head of Communications and Advocacy at African Union Development Agency - NEPAD
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In my experience to gain consistency around your narrative you also need to empower employees with the simplest ways of articulating it starting with customer facing teams and those in the frontline positions. This is delivering your narrative from the inside out through your employees. Brand trust research indicates that 65% of consumers say that a brand’s CEO and employees influence their decision to buy (Accenture). Employee brand advocacy is key for narrative consistency - everyone in the organisation should be equipped with the simplest ways of sharing the narrative. When asked what does your company do? Every employee should be able to tell their friends and family what that is, in plain English and with confidence.

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4 Ignoring Feedback

In the realm of business communications, feedback is gold. Ignoring it is akin to sailing past a treasure chest. Avoid the pitfall of being so in love with your narrative that you dismiss what customers or employees are saying. Listen actively to feedback and be willing to adjust your story accordingly. This not only shows that you value others' opinions but also keeps your narrative relevant and resonant.

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5 Overcomplicating Things

Simplicity is often the key to a powerful narrative. Overcomplicating your story with too many subplots or tangents can dilute its impact. Avoid the temptation to include every detail about your business's history or every product feature. Focus on the core elements that matter most to your audience and build your narrative around them. This ensures clarity and retention of the most important aspects of your brand story.

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6 Forgetting the 'Why'

Lastly, the 'why' behind your business is crucial. If you focus solely on the 'what' and 'how', you miss an opportunity to connect on a deeper level. Avoid this oversight by clearly articulating the purpose and values that drive your business. This not only humanizes your brand but also helps customers and employees align with your vision, creating a loyal community around your narrative.

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This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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You are your business's secret success, don't be a copy cat. Yes draw inspiration from other entrepreneurs but don't copy everything that other entrepreneurs are doing outside. Do you, write down what you want to get out if your business, your objectives and define your business's success in your definition. Because if you spend time watching other people, you will be lost and you will follow a lot of people and see no growth!

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6 Forgetting the 'Why'

7 Here’s what else to consider

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