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What is the purpose of a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
What is the purpose of a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
- To improve supply chain management.
- To persuade customers to buy or switch brands. (correct)
- To create multiple product lines.
- To reduce pricing for products.
Which characteristic is NOT essential for a strong USP?
Which characteristic is NOT essential for a strong USP?
- Clear and simple communication.
- Complex and technical information. (correct)
- Distinctiveness from competitors.
- Memorable and impactful messaging.
How can a strong USP contribute to customer loyalty?
How can a strong USP contribute to customer loyalty?
- By addressing specific customer needs. (correct)
- By changing frequently to attract attention.
- By promoting the lowest price.
- By being difficult to replicate.
What mistake can negatively affect the effectiveness of a USP?
What mistake can negatively affect the effectiveness of a USP?
What does it mean to blend in as 'THE best' in creating a USP?
What does it mean to blend in as 'THE best' in creating a USP?
Which aspect of a USP should ideally be prioritized?
Which aspect of a USP should ideally be prioritized?
What is a common pitfall companies face when creating a USP?
What is a common pitfall companies face when creating a USP?
What is one of the most common problems encountered by enterprises in agricultural production?
What is one of the most common problems encountered by enterprises in agricultural production?
What role does differentiation play in a USP?
What role does differentiation play in a USP?
Which of the following is considered a key challenge in agricultural markets?
Which of the following is considered a key challenge in agricultural markets?
What opportunity can help insulate farmers from price fluctuations?
What opportunity can help insulate farmers from price fluctuations?
What is a significant opportunity related to farming practices?
What is a significant opportunity related to farming practices?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common problem in agricultural enterprises?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common problem in agricultural enterprises?
What can enhance the skills and knowledge of farmers in product development?
What can enhance the skills and knowledge of farmers in product development?
Which issue is a common barrier for farmers dealing with pricing?
Which issue is a common barrier for farmers dealing with pricing?
What is an opportunity for farmers that involves machinery and equipment?
What is an opportunity for farmers that involves machinery and equipment?
Flashcards
Problem for farmers
Problem for farmers
Farmers face difficulties with input provision, low adoption of good agricultural practices, limited extension services, certification issues, limited facilities, and poor skills.
Market challenges
Market challenges
Farmers experience poor access to high-paying markets, fluctuating prices, limited bargaining power, and inefficient supply chains.
Opportunity for enterprises
Opportunity for enterprises
Enterprises can help farmers by providing high-quality seedlings, fertilizers, and improved practices, developing contractual agreements, fostering farmer collaboration, and providing loans and training.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
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Contractual agreements
Contractual agreements
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Improving farmer skills
Improving farmer skills
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Market access for farmers
Market access for farmers
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Sustainable production
Sustainable production
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Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
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Importance of USP
Importance of USP
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Characteristics of a good USP
Characteristics of a good USP
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Common mistake in creating a USP
Common mistake in creating a USP
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Customer-focused USP
Customer-focused USP
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Distinctive USP
Distinctive USP
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Simple USP
Simple USP
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Memorability in USP
Memorability in USP
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Study Notes
Business Model Preparation
- Guide questions are provided for business model preparation.
- The source document is from PRDP Scale-Up: I-REAP Operations Manual
Identifying the Problem/Opportunity
- Businesses need to clearly define the problem they will address.
- Companies need to recognize the opportunities they intend to take advantage of.
- Baseline data is needed from VCA/PCIP/Local Sources.
Common Problems Encountered
- Low uptake and adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and sustainable production practices
- Limited outreach from existing extension services and providers
- Lack of capacity to follow certification requirements
- Lack of access for facilities that produce high-quality products.
- Limited knowledge and skills related to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and sustainable production practices
- Spot transactions make farmers vulnerable to price fluctuations
- Lack of market-based incentives for farmers' quality products
- Lack of experience with formal organizational settings
Key Challenges
- Fluctuating market prices
- Poor access to high-paying markets
- Inefficient supply chains
- Limited bargaining power
- Limited access to markets
- Lack of value addition
- Poor storage facilities
- Lack of processing facilities
- Inefficient use of resources
Identifying the Opportunity
- The document asks what opportunity the enterprise will take advantage of.
Opportunities
- Use of good quality seedlings of high-yielding varieties
- Proper fertilizer and pesticide application
- Use of good quality seeds, along with quality planting materials
- Long-term contracts and agreements
- Cooperation among smallholders
- Special window mode loan programs
- Techno-transfer and skill training for product development
- Provision of machinery and equipment
Additional Opportunities
- Government support programs and initiatives
- Higher demand for sustainable and organic products
- Value-added processing opportunities
- Higher demand for local and fresh produce
- Agri-tourism and educational initiatives
- Access to digital platforms and e-commerce
- Export market expansion
- Collaboration and cooperative farming
Unique Value/Selling Proposition (USP)
- Marketing should convince target clients to patronize products or switch brands.
- The document asks how to deliver the USP.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP) Characteristics
- Distinctiveness – the product or service should have unique qualities not offered by competitors
- Customer-focused – the product needs to satisfy the targets' needs or desires
- Clarity and simplicity – the advantage of the product must be easy to understand
- Memorable – the product must be impactful and so customers will remember and associate it.
Avoiding Mistakes when Creating a USP
- Avoid losing sight of the customer's needs; stick to your buyer persona.
- Don't "blend in" as the best; be unique.
- Avoid over-promising what you cannot deliver; maintain consistency in your promises.
- Create a USP specific to your company, and avoid using others'.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the essential aspects of preparing a business model, particularly in the context of agricultural practices. It addresses various challenges faced by businesses, including problem identification and opportunity recognition. The insights are drawn from the PRDP Scale-Up I-REAP Operations Manual.
