
As 2022 comes to an end, it is worthwhile assessing your business’s performance over the past year. If you're not where you wanted to be at the start of the year, you need to consider what you did wrong and how to do better next year.
Amplifying your business’s growth is not going to be easy. However, there are some simple things you can do to improve upon your performance so far.
Use the following 5 ways to amplify business growth in 2023.
1. Improve your website design
Many business owners neglect their websites these days. They assume that social media is everything. After all, it is a cheap and effective way of marketing your business and many consumers rely on it to make choices.
However, your website is still crucial. This is where your marketing takes people. It is the closer when someone is considering whether to actually make use of your product or service. As such, your website needs to look perfect and be regularly updated.
Start by improving your website design. Taking inspiration from the top industry design websites and relevant industry trends will help. The last thing you want is for your website to look outdated. A well-designed, modern website will ensure more visitors follow through with their orders and will grow your business further.
2. Use automation where possible
One of the reasons it is hard to keep up in today’s world is that it is possible to get a lot done in very little time. If you don't have the tools to do so, you'll never catch up with the competition. A hugely important tool is automation.
This means replacing human processes with AI wherever possible. Instead of relying on staff to do basic admin and data entry, use the latest AI software. The same is true for customer service, as AI can serve far more people without making them wait.
You don’t have to fire your staff to implement automation. Rather, find higher level jobs for them, as they are now free to do work that is more valuable.
3. Increase your social media marketing budget
Social media marketing is incredibly effective. It is also far cheaper than traditional means of marketing. As such, many businesses don’t budget enough for it. Their assumption that a little will go a long way is accurate. However, this means that a lot will go even further.
Take a look at how much you spent on social media marketing and what results it brought you. Then add to your budget so as to reach a wider audience and make your brand more widespread. By doing so, you increase the chances of being found while bringing yourself name recognition.
This also involves using social media effectively. It is pointless bringing people to your Facebook page if you never post anything there. Using some of your budget to hire a social media manager might be a worthwhile investment.
4. Build your mailing list
It is strange to say that email marketing is still one of your most effective tools. After all, in terms of the internet age, it is really old-fashioned. However, it is crucial and can lead to many sales.
If your mailing list is not up to scratch, you should start building it up. This may require you to take a more aggressive approach on your website and even in your social media marketing. Offer benefits to people who sign up for your mailing list. Then ensure that you create attractive and effective newsletters.
Mailing lists aren’t going anywhere, and the more you put into them, the more your business will grow.
5. Think Global
Many modern businesses fail to grow as much as they could because they continue to think local. In some industries, thinking local makes sense. After all, if you are providing a service that requires manpower, marketing to people across the world is not useful.
However, in most modern industries, globalization is a useful force for growth. This can be true even for very local businesses. Your web presence can grow across the world, building up trust in your business and making it more likely for locals to find you. If you are getting high visitor numbers from far and wide, it might be time to think about branching out.
Growing your business in 2023 might take some bold moves, but there are also many simple ways of going about it. The above 5 methods should provide a balance of both.
(0) comments
We welcome your comments
Log In
Post a comment as Guest
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.