The first impression lasts forever. Many people don't believe in that but it is true in some cases. Making a good first impression on the client or even a potential business partner is what a well made - designed company profile aims to do.
Even though many companies deal with the same kind of services you are but one of the factors that differentiate two companies from each other is their company profile. It makes them stand out and look unique which is very engaging for any customer.
It is nothing but a professional introduction of the company to inform people like primarily prospective buyers and stakeholders. It provides information about what it's aims are, the mission statement and what the company deals with. A good company profile would include all the goods and services it provides to the general public at large.
It is basically like a CV for the company. It elaborates on what it projects were the kind of clients they day with and even make a portfolio of the work done by them.
Some company goes into the traditional route and make long and lengthy paragraphs elaborating on how good their company is. But the efficient, new and attractive way to the is taking the updated route. Using designs, templates and providing the most relevant information in such a way that a person isn't bored or exhausted after going through the whole profile. And believe it or not, you can do that.
There are many factors and steps to keep in mind when creating a ' good ' company profile.
Uniqueness of the Company:
Even if there are many companies which are operating on the same scale as your company is, there are always little or large differences present. What you need to do is, Identify them. Analyze them. And then describe them in a way that keeps the readers hooked and engaged. You yourself can only know what differentiates your company does that sets it apart from the rest.
Purpose Of the Company
Identifying the purpose of the company and writing it in a way that resonates with the potential clients or the stakeholders is the key to making a good company profile. Defining the purpose at first is the only way to deal with it.
Telling a Story
Any person would feel disconnected when someone would just present facts and figures. It is essential to tell a story in a way that keeps the reader interested till the end if that happens and they understand the message you are trying to convey them, that is an added bonus. Not all people are amazing at storytelling. But the thing you can do is, just take some examples, keep them as a base or a yardstick and build on that. In this culture, it is better that you are trying to tell a story rather than the fact that what information it entails. But if you choose to present just facts and figures there is no surety that the reader will feel that much engaged with your content.
Brief Content
Think about it for a minute, there are probably more than 100 companies around you that are dealing with the kinds of goods and services you are. They all have their websites and apps. All of them have written long statements of how they provide those services and are different from the rest of companies. It is the same kind of content which revolves around the internet every day.
When you aim to make your content long, it naturally becomes repetitive, tired and boring. It would be normal for the reader to lose their interest halfway. Or just by looking at the longevity of the content, he/she might not even bother to read it.
To keep your content incredibly brief is something that might motivate the person to take a look at what you have to say.
And in that brief moment when that person spends time with your content, you can make sure that it is informative and has the relevant data which might even impress the person.
There must be a balance which has to be maintained through the entirety of making your company profile. You have to keep the content brief but must flood it with relevant information.
Style of the Company Profile
This is also considered to be one of the most essential factors that when done right can make your company profile very interactive. While taking the initial steps to start the designing process, you ought to be fully aware of the kind of audience to want to target and interact with. Based on that piece of observation, you can set a tone for your entire company profile.
If it is the small age groups that are to be targeted, you might want to fill it with a blast of colors that creates an impact. Whereas, if you want your target audience to be people from big age groups, you must add neutral colors but make sure that it doesn't seem lifeless. Neutral colors add a touch of sophistication that is appreciated by the people.
The colors only are just one aspect of the entire style, it also includes various fonts and how your content is placed and presented.
For instance, you can easily make the font look playful or serious depending on the type of age group it is intended for. The placement of content is equally important as the way it is placed helps the reader to keep themselves engaged with it or to be distant from it. You can even place it under ' bullet points ' as it becomes very easy to read after that.
All these factors and more impacts on how your company profile is looked at.
Mission Statements
People like people who are passionate about their aims and missions. As a company, what you aim for it in future can be highlighted as your mission statement. These are some things that the readers like to read and keep in mind when they try to be a part of your company. Letting people know what plans you have for your company shows that you have a futuristic curve to whatever steps you are taking at present.
Visual Appeal
Naturally being a part of something makes it difficult for anyone to observe it. We are naturally a part of the generation who has everything being done on their mobile phones. We are constantly engaging ourselves in watching something or even when we are not, there is still something playing.
Since now we cannot do away with just static ads or images, adding moving, animated visuals interact with people. This is probably one of the few things which still does. Every firm is trying to update its models, add more latest technology including the visual one. If in case a person comes across your profile which just has content written on it, that would be the least interesting for him/her.
Using big and vibrant photos are sticking and catches the eye of any person who is just glancing through the profile.
White Space and How to Use it
It is one thing that your profile is filled with white spaces which sends nothing but a bad signal to any reader. It conveys a number of things such as the company doesn't have enough information to give out or it even shows a lack of professionalism.
But then constantly filling up the white space and making it look crowded sends out the signal that the company is ' trying too hard ', which isn't the kind of vibe you would want to go for.
So, how to balance these two conflicting sides?
If you want to make use of white space and try to not make it look cramped, try using ' minimalist ' designs and use the white space to highlight the accomplishments of the company. It helps not only giving out the highlights but also the detailing which is equally important.
Testimonials
One should never underestimate the weight that customer testimonials hold. It enhances your company image and makes it present itself in a more credible manner. At first, customers would just write them on a piece of paper which were published on the company website or profile. But now, with the advent of the electronic and visual technology, people have actually started making testimonials in form of videos. They make videos of the customers who tell their experience and then it is published on a website. The videos give a proof in real-time to the future customers which is very well appreciated.
Personalizing your profile
Making your company profile professional is very important. You would not want your client to have the impression that your company is informal. It gives out a really good idea of how you are a company. But at the same time, adding a personal touch to the profile is a bonus. Making the client feel that you somewhat care for them is how you can make interactions and engagements with them on a higher level. When the customer gets the impression that your company cares for each client and they would go beyond their way to satisfy your needs, these little things make your company unique.
You can do it all by curating a Company Profile with a different approach.
Proofreading Once you have finished writing the Company Profile, it is very important to proofread it, at least two times. You must remove all kinds of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Nothing gives out a bad impression other than poorly written English and even errors. If you miss small punctuation marks like full stops, at the end of the sentences, it makes you look unprofessional. Even after doing it once or twice, you should do it again after some time because it is very natural for a human brain to overlook some of the errors.
Going the other mile What makes a company stand out is when they go beyond just describing and providing their products. People nowadays are very much aware of the changes taking place in the world. Constantly, big companies are trying to present statements of how environment friendly their company is, how it follows the rules of sustainability and how much it cares about their employees well being. They even present statements as to how much diverse their company is. These issues are very much delicate and should be considered while making a company profile.
When the readers realize that the company also cares about the same things as much as they do like problems of climate change and discrimination, they immediately factor in how good and aware the company is. It leaves a very good impression on the public at large as well.
Sharing Your Inspiration< This is a curve which not all companies adopt while making their profiles. But some of them do. Even ' Starbucks ' has put out their inspiration and we've all observed how huge their company is. Their logo was inspired by a twin-tail siren from Greek mythology.
This is not something that many people would like to know but at the same time, some might find it interesting. It gives out a little extra knowledge, these quirks and small details make your company look well rounded.
Including Contact Information
Many people keep on updating their contact information which makes it difficult for people to track them down. Providing the correct and appropriate contact information, at last, is essential to a company profile.
It must include a phone number to the least and then followed by an address and an email id. Even including an FAQs ( Frequently Asked Questions ) space can also prove very helpful to the potential customers and business partners.
Conclusion
Spider India has it's offices in Chennai India. We have a well-rounded team who are experts in all these spheres including company profile designing. We are a specialist when it comes to making memorable designs.
We use modern and contemporary design which have a long-lasting appeal on the public. We have the right team to provide effective content and digitized customization. Along with providing top-quality service, we have reasonable prices for all your demands.
The designing process adopted by us is unique and you can definitely benefit from it. We are a company who believe in making a difference by building a relationship to satisfy your needs.