Growth can come in many different forms (even in pruning… more on that another day). If you’re planning to grow your business this year you need to get very clear on the HOW. How are you going to grow? That can be the overwhelming part, so let’s simplify it! There are three easy growth areas to consider.
Volume – Increase the number of sales you make Volume is all about the quantity. You want to sell more of the thing you already do. This strategy usually involves acquiring new customers which can be costly because it requires more spending in marketing and getting new customers in the door. Be sure you are creating lasting customers and not one time customers.
Price – Increase the price of your service If you want to increase your prices you need to be sure that your value aligns with the price increase. The value you deliver should out weigh your price. This results in delighted customers! If you’re not comfortable with a direct price increase think about how you could add value, then increase the value and the price. Is there a way to enhance the customer experience (this is golden)?
Services – Increase the number of services you offer Adding new services is a great way to increase sales. Figuring out what to add can be simple, but many businesses don’t do it. What is this simple step? ASK. Simply ask your current customers what else you can help them with. What are their biggest frustrations? Now figure out how to solve their frustrations.
These three strategies can be used alone or together. But remember, Focus is key. Depending on your size, your team, and your goals, you should only focus on one to two things at a time. Focus is what gets work done!
What are you going to do to grow your business this year?
If you’d like to grow your business but you’re not real sure where to start, contact us for a free consultation, and we’ll see how we can help you reach your goals.