Take Your Startup To The Next Level In Time For The New Year
By Features Desk
Sunday, December 3, 2017.
It’s the busiest time of year for consumers and shoppers alike, and small businesses will be getting a boost before the new years arrives and things tend to slow down a little. Therefore, you need to ensure that your company is performing as well as it can so that you continue to get a steady flow of traffic to your store or website. There is a lot of competition out there, and the market is heavily saturated with a mixture of fresh brands and major corporations all trying to get the attention of clients and consumers. Now is the time for you to look at each key area of your startup and make sure that it’s working hard to push your business towards success in 2018.
Aside from reaching the right audience; you’ll need to build trust and reputation through great service and professionalism within your business. You don’t just want people to invest in you because of the time of year; you need them to return to shop again and recommend you the others. However, it can be a challenge not to get swallowed up underneath all of your competitors. The following are some ideas, tips, and advice for small businesses that could use a boost and are willing to work hard over the festive season for a prosperous new year ahead.
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Be Accessible
One of the major things that affect the customer experience during busy shopping months is the service they receive. When companies are swamped with calls, emails, visitors, and issues; it can be challenging to deliver high-quality consumer care. Therefore, you can work hard to make sure all of your customers and visitors leave feeling that they’ve had a positive experience. You need to be easy to contact and available to advise and assist whenever possible It’s worth looking into companies like Planet Numbers and choosing a business phone number that is easy to remember. The same goes for your email; make sure your business name is part of the address, and do your best to keep on top of replying and answering messages and calls. As a small startup; you’ll have the advantage of having the personal and friendly touch that many of the major companies lack, so utilise your customer service abilities and you’ll soon reap the rewards.
Be Fun
So many businesses will be pushing their special offers, deals, and products in a corporate and formal manner. As a small brand; you should use your social media platforms to strengthen your brand identity and have some fun in the meantime. People will often buy into a personality and character, so add a touch of both into your content and anything you put up online. Light-hearted and humorous posts are popular this time of year, and you’ll have more chance of them being shared, and your traffic and click-throughs will go up as a result.
Embrace the fact you’re smaller than other businesses and turn it around to your advantage for a successful new year ahead.
