mission

Headings don’t work? MISSION STATEMENT

Key Elements of a Strong Mission Statement

Purpose: Clearly state why the brand exists.
Goals: Outline the overall objectives of the business.
Target Market: Define the audience you are serving.
Products/Services: Specify the offerings of the brand.
Core Values: Identify the principles that guide the brand’s actions.

Examples of Clothing Brand Mission Statements

Zara: “To give customers what they want, and get it to them faster than anyone else”.
H&M: “Our mission is to offer fashion and quality at the best price”.
Patagonia: “Build the best product, provide the best service and constantly improve everything we do. Examine our practices openly and honestly, learn from our mistakes and meet our commitments. Protect our home planet. Be just, equitable and antiracist as a company and in our community. Do it our way”.

How to Write Your Own Mission Statement

Ask Why: Before anything else, ask: Why does this brand exist?
Define Offerings: What specific products or services does the brand provide?
Identify Values: What principles guide the company’s decisions and actions?
Envision the Experience: What should the customer feel, experience, and take away from the brand?
Focus on Impact: How will the brand make a positive change in the world or in the customer’s life?
Be Concise: Keep the statement clear, concise, and easy for everyone to understand and follow.

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