The reasons to become a DISH Authorized Retailer continue to pile up. Everyday DISH customers are enjoying the technical innovations provided by DISH; advances like the Hopper® and DISH Anywhere™ have changed the way the world enjoys their television programming. That technical innovation continues with the introduction of the 4K Joey – which is coming soon!

Many entrepreneurs get their business plan set in place, but they don’t spend the time to fully develop a marketing plan. The marketing efforts are often overlooked and one plan without the other can often be the cause of not getting started correctly.

But where do you begin as you attempt to make a solid marketing plan? Well, we have outlined the process below and we feel like we have some pretty awesome ideas to put you on the right path. You’ll not only save time, but you’ll know you have a solid plan developed to create the exponential growth you want.

Go through the questions below and do your best to answer each one. You may not have all the answers just yet, but do your best to think through each question and come back to any of them as often as needed. Keep in mind, that even though you may be able to fill out your plan right now, you will want to keep your plan in a fluid state – making changes as needed to get the right results.

And remember to download the marketing plan workbook below to help you write everything down. It’s specifically designed to help authorized retailers or new business owners with their marketing efforts.

Hitting the bulls-eye with your marketing efforts is a key to success for any authorized retailer. You want to get your name out there, but where do you start and how do you execute your plan?

Vivint continues to take a commanding role in the home automation and security industry. RS&I has teamed up with them as a master sales agent to provide qualified professionals the opportunity to become a Vivint Authorized Retailer.

The economy is due to pick back up at the end of 2015 because of increased consumer spending, construction, home sales and home building – all spurred by more jobs and higher wages.

But there are still few business opportunities that provide a low upfront investment with an established brand, expert training and financial support. The average franchise fee is $20,000 to $30,000 and it’s common to run into different economical requirements that a franchisee has to meet to even qualify.

That’s where being a DISH Authorized Retailer makes a lot of sense.