Small Business Owners Can Start Growth Planning Now With This Guide

“Growing a small business doesnโ€™t happen overnight, and there are several ways to boost your vision and get your companyโ€™s name out there, which means it takes a little time to figure out what works best for your business.”

There are a few simple things you can do that will nearly guarantee growth, however, as theyโ€™ve been proven by small business owners in the past. These include utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) platforms like Salesforce, as well as raising the bar where your marketing and website are concerned. Pell Software can help with the latter by offering customized solutions for your business needs. You can also amp up the focus on your staff and hiring practices to ensure you have the best people on your team. Here are a few tips on how to grow your business the smart way.

Adjust your website

As a business owner, you may already know about the benefits of utilizing SEO on your site to ensure customers can find you easily through search engines. You might also have a professional-looking homepage. However, if customers canโ€™t find what theyโ€™re looking for almost immediately, theyโ€™re likely to leave. In fact, most customers spend just 8 seconds on a website before moving on to something else, so if your pages donโ€™t draw them in with compelling copy, easy navigation, and product videos, itโ€™s time to update the site accordingly. Make sure customers can see what your business has to offer right away and that they can easily jump to a page that gives them the info theyโ€™re looking for, as well as an easy way to pay.

Utilize social media

Like a great website, social media is a wonderful tool that can help you advertise and reach a whole new audience every day with the right moves. However, itโ€™s important not to underestimate the other benefits that come with social media; namely, reviews. Many customers gravitate toward a business after reading positive comments from other clients or after hearing about it from a friend or family member, and social media is a great way to encourage word-of-mouth. In order to encourage reviews and comments, add photos and videos to your pages and interact with customers as often as possible.

Invest in your dream team

Much like a glowing review can have a big impact on your sales, having the perfect team can make a huge difference in the growth of your business. Many entrepreneurs prefer to do almost everything themselves, but remaining solo can actually be detrimental when youโ€™re trying to branch out and garner new customers–not to mention exhausting. Investing in your employees and their skills will give you the time to focus on other things while ensuring that your business is well taken care of, especially if you create a supportive atmosphere. You can achieve this by offering things like remote work, wellness programs, and incentives, as well as perks.

Stay on top of your responsibilities

Along with managing employees, running a business comes with many responsibilities, and it can be easy for a few of those to slip through the cracks if you arenโ€™t organized. Staying on top of legalities will give you peace of mind throughout the year while ensuring that youโ€™re able to focus on expanding things. This is especially important when your business growth starts to take off since any major changes–such as your business address or additions to shares–will need to be reported each year. Failure to do so could result in hefty fines or even an inability to conduct business in your state, so itโ€™s essential to utilize things like automated tech and crucial services like Zenbusiness to file your annual reports and stay compliant and, in turn, stay organized and on track.

Expanding your business comes with a lot to think about, but by utilizing these tips you can start the process with peace of mind. Take your time with a slow, steady expansion so you can make adjustments to your staff or planning as needed.

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Martin Pellicore is the President and Founder of Pell Software, LLC, an award-winning custom business software development company whose 100% US-based engineers have built and maintained thousands of custom applications and integrations. Martin graduated from Lewis University with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Philosophy. He and his team work hard to build strong, authentic relationships with clients to provide insight and consulting/advice in addition to valuable software solutions. Outside of software development, Martin enjoys playing soccer, learning about business strategy and development, and connecting with other entrepreneurs. He also delights in spending time with his wife and their golden retriever, Montgomery. President and Founder of Pell Software, LLC.

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