If the start of the new year has been rather slow for you, it could be time to rethink your business. This doesn’t mean you need to make any major changes, though, as a little often goes a long way. Your business simply needs a little lift. It might help to boost traffic a bit, for example, or just give your employees a motivational boost so they’re able to perform a little better.
Here are a few ways you can start lifting your business up from its slump so you can boost performance and have a very rewarding year.
Improve your website
Times are changing and what may have been a must-have for websites a few years ago could very well have changed by now. Simply making a few tweaks to your website in order to make it look a bit more modern can do a lot for your business. It will give prior customers an entirely new impression of your business as well.
I meet with my web designer at least once a year to review my website. We look for ways to capture changes in the business as well as changes in the industry. However, one thing that has been overlooked is mobile users. With such a large global population now owning smartphones you need to consider investing in app development. This way you can catch mobile users as well as make your business appear both modern and forward-leaning.
Give your team a pep talk
The problem with a business slump isn’t just that the sales are declining. Your employees may be starting to feel a bit bored and dull as well. You definitely need them to have your back, especially now when you’re about to make things kick off again.
Give them a proper pep talk and let them know how much you appreciate their hard work. Remember to acknowledge the downtime rather than just ignoring the fact that things have started to slow down. Your employees will surely help get things back on track as long as you take some time to talk with them and keep them up to date. They may even come up with a few innovative ideas you can try out.
Launch a social media campaign
The great thing about marketing these days is you need have to spend lots of money as long as you effectively make use of social media. The more you work on these profiles and build a network of loyal followers, the less you have to invest in marketing. Without a strong following, you might need to buy a few ads to get things going.
Social media is, nonetheless, a cost-effective and casual way of communicating with your market. You should use it to get your business name back in front of potential customers. Create some buzz around your business with a new video or a new post, for example, and get the ball rolling by teaming up with some social media influencers as well.
By taking a few small steps, you can boost performance and attract more customers to your business. It will take a bit of time and work but it will definitely be worth it. Here’s to your success!
Carolyn R. Owens has over 25 years of proven experience and serves as a Career Strategist, Executive and Leadership Coach. She is the President of Infinity Coaching, Inc. where she can help you up-level your skills, so you can up-level your income, career, business or life. Infinity Coaching, Inc. provides one-on-one and group coaching, organizational training, personality assessments, and a signature program, the Infinity Coaching Inner Circle. Carolyn is certified to give both The Energy Leadership Index Assessment and Myers Briggs Type Indicator Assessment. You can find out more about both assessments and other products and services at https://infinitycoaching.net.
