Every business owner has the dream of watching their businesses grow and expand, and at a rapid pace. Expansion of any business is a sign of its success and it also reflects the confidence the promoters have in them and their products.
Every business owner has the dream of watching their businesses grow and expand, and at a rapid pace. Expansion of any business is a sign of its success and it also reflects the confidence the promoters have in them and their products. However, expanding any business has its own set of challenges, the least of which is the funding. Most businesses expand to capture new markets and consumers. Also, there is always a first mover’s advantage that has to be looked into. There is a CGTMSE loan that is designed to help business owners expand their business.
Let us look at how small businesses can scale up.
Digitization
One of the benefits of digitization is that it gives the business greater coverage at a fraction of the cost. Digitization also has many benefits:
Improved customer service: With the advent of technology, communication is one of the main areas that has increasingly become sophisticated. Using technology, the business can reach a wider audience and at breakneck speed. There is also a reduction in cost since there is less travelling happening.
Decreased production cost: There was a time when every little bit of activity was human-led. With machine learning and artificial intelligence, the process has not only become faster but less costly too.
Effective data generation: This has been one of the salient benefits of digitization. No messier ledger journals and human errors. Numerous accounting tools are available to help in generating the needed number. There is analytical software available in the market which helps business owners in understanding the maddening numbers that a business generates.
Research
After a business goes digital, the next step is to focus funds and energy on research. The promoters of the business have to research the newer areas which will help the business grow. Many times, ambitious expansion plans have failed since inadequate research was done to understand the market. Digitization can help in the research process too. However, it is also the place where human intervention is required. An effective sales and marketing plan can only be built if it is backed by strong and adequate data.
Funding
The all-important pillar for any business activity is the funding available. Without this, nothing moves and the business will stagnate. Funding is required for every step taken to augment the business. Even digitization will require funding. Small businesses often find it difficult to fund their expansion plans since internal funds are perennially low. This is the reason why the government of India has designed special schemes for MSMEs to acquire funds, for them to grow and become competitive. The first step towards availing of the scheme is to undergo MSME registration. This will open up multiple avenues for the business. An MSME card is provided to the business owner after the completion of the registration. There are other schemes like Udyog Aadhar that focus on improving the financial condition of small businesses. A funding source is extremely important for every business.
Social Media
This is the place where businesses are making a killing. Social Media Marketing is the next big thing and digital marketers see a great future for this vast field. A small business has to begin with creating an attractive website with great content and easy-to-navigate features. This website will act as the bulwark for any consumer interaction. The link to this website will be provided to every social media page of the company. The greater the presences in the market, the more are the reach, and further the better possibilities of increased revenue. Social media is a magnet for footfalls and small businesses should not be missing out on it.
If you can successfully apply any of these tactics you can surely grow your business at no time.