If you’re struggling to get by, we’re here to help. These simple tips could far more helpful than you might think.
Reassess Your Budget
Like we said earlier, do not cut it all together, but there’s a very good chance you’re spending money on something that does not need to be paid for, or maybe something you don’t even need at all. Don’t feel bad, we’re all guilty of it, but it might be time to reevaluate what’s absolutely crucial for your business. Stop paying for ads that aren’t working or tools you never use. If you aren’t seeing direct results, it’s not worth it.
Don’t Be Cheap!
A little contradictory to the above tip, but bear with us. Pinching pennies is certainly necessary sometimes, we’ve all been there, but don’t cut so many costs that you miss out on worthy investments. Certain investments will pay for themselves in no time; SEO, a fast website and social media scheduling tools are all things that will yield far better results if you bite the bullet and invest now.
Focus on Existing Customers
It’s actually far more expensive and time consuming to invest in gaining new customers than it is to just keep the ones you have. You always want more customers (who wouldn’t?) but you’ll have time and money for that later once you get on solid ground again. Focus less on advertisements and more on email marketing and special offers for return customers. Building relationships with your existing customers will prove to be a better investment in the long run.
Social Media
If you’re not on social media yet, that’s a no brainer. Get on social media! Now! We mean it! If you are already on social media, there’s always room for improvement, right? Join multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest. Get started on scheduling services, some of which offer basic plans for free, to make sure you’re always active. Take advantage of the opportunity to interact with your customers and form connections with others in your community. Social media is one of the most affective and cost efficient things you can do to improve your marketing, so at the very least, start here.
Go Mobile Friendly
We cannot stress enough how important your website is to your online marketing, and with smart phones taking over, optimizing your website for mobile devices is an absolute must.
Build Relationships
It costs $0.00 to be a nice person and talk to the people in your community, so do it! Talk to your customers, community members and even your competitors. Social networking goes far beyond social media; forming real connections with people has tangible, monetary rewards in the business world.
And remember, it’s never too late to make some changes and turn your business around. Don’t give up and close up shop until you’ve done everything you can, because there’s probably more you can do than you think. Keep trying. We’re rooting for you.
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