by Sharon Jones
Trying to expand your business has no doubt been your main objective since you set up shop. Because the longer you stay in business for, the more you realise how hard it is to actually expand your business. But when you look at the steps that you’ve been making, they will no doubt be big steps that carry big risk. But that is what we’re led to believe is the right thing to do. The whole go big or go home idea when it comes to business is drilled into our heads, when in fact it could be the baby steps that are going to make all of the difference. No matter how futile they seem, it’s the bigger picture that you need to be thinking about. So, if all you’ve been focusing on at the minute is those bigger steps, keep on reading, and we’ll show you the baby steps that can lead to big expansions.
Expanding Your Office & Your Team
This is a step that so many business owners don’t even consider until it gets to the point of major stress. Major stress being so much work that you’re working all hours of the night to try and get things done, and the office is just filling up with clutter and office essentials. So, the first thing you could think about doing, is moving to an office that’s more suitable for you. Preferably in a city, it’s so much easier to make connections this way, and easier for the hiring process. To make it all cheaper for you, you could have a look into van hire so that you can move your belongings from one place to another. You then have the chance to make your office environment much more professional, rather than chaotic. Plus, you can then review whether you do need to hire another employee to help you with the workload, even if it just be part time. This is also a great way of producing new revenue, as your attention can be focused on growing your business.
Product Or Service Tweaks
Product or service tweaks are definitely what you need to be thinking about, because it’s baby steps in these areas that will make all of the difference in the long run. It can simply be done by asking customers for feedback, and then improving on the areas that they suggest. It might not even be product or service tweaks, it might be that you need to tweak the way that you’re selling it. All you have to do is ask for feedback when you sell a product.
Attending Business Events
Business events happen all over the country, and for multiple different reasons. Whether it be a trade event, or a business conference, they’re happening all of the time. It’s a great way of gaining information about new business tactics, understanding how other businesses work, and it’s just a great way of marketing your business, especially if you’re attending one of the many trade events that are happening.
