10 New Year's ResolUtions for 2021 to improve your business1. SHOWCASE YOUR SERVICESPromote the various services you offer (comforter cleaning, wash n’ fold, alterations, etc.) on social media, website and store. How will your customers know what services you offer if you don’t tell them? Social media comes in handy for this. Of course put them on your website, too. Don’t neglect your storefront. A poster or two will do more than add some color to your windows. Passersby will take note. 2. SAY THANK YOUThank your existing customers. It’s cheaper to keep existing customers than to acquire new ones. Do things like including a personal note with orders to show your appreciation. When the holidays come around, consider the gift of a holiday lint remover with their order. It’s the little things. Of course, show your employees some appreciation too. Their happiness is reflected in the quality of their work and the way they interact with customers. 3. CLEAN UPMore than ever before you want to make sure your store looks pristine. Create a clean the store day with your personnel. Keep your place spotless. 4. FINE TUNE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICEGood customer service is essential. Little things like remembering customers names goes a long way. Run a contest with your counter personell to see who can remember the most customers names. Make sure that you, and everyone on your team, adheres to the same principles. Everyone should be professional, listen closely and communicate clearly. Don’t let bad customer service undermine your business. 5. CONNECT TO YOUR COMMUNITYIt’s more important than ever to support one another and helping out in the community is a great way to get your business name out there. 6. BE SOCIALChances are you may have a Facebook, or other social media accounts that could use some love. Make sure all of your information, such as hours and address are up-to-date, then get to work! Use these platforms to reach your customers and find new ones. If you don’t have a business social media account, then it’s time to take the plunge. 7. CLAIM YOUR GOOGLE BUSINESSMake sure all of your details are accurate and be sure to give your customers all the information they need. Since Google uses location for searches, it’s vital that your map pin is in the correct spot. Upload a picture or two to your Google Business listing, it will help to make you stand out. 8. UPDATE YOUR WEBSITEDoes your website look the same as when it was first created? Swap in a new image for a refresh. Do you have pages and content for the services you offer? Build out your site with these details to help your page rank higher in Google search results. While you’re at it, make it personal. Be sure your name is font and center along with your phone number, email address, physical address(es) and hours. 9. GET MOBILE FRIENDLYAs more of us rely on our phones over computer desktops or laptops, it’s become vital that your website is mobile friendly. Don’t neglect this crucial aspect with your website. That means your customers should be able to access all of the information they need on their phone. 10. HAVE A PLAN AND KNOW ITCreate a marketing plan and track your results. Set goals such as bringing in a designated number of new customers, or a certain number of comforters cleaned, etc. Ask yourself some questions like: What are your goals for this year and beyond? How will you reach new customers? What’s your marketing plan? What do you do well? What could use a little work? |