Attracting More Clients and Building Your Business. Why it’s hard for businesses to attract clients

As a business owner, you know that your customer base is the lifeblood of your company. New clients allow you to grow and fulfil your vision, your dreams and your business goals.

The competition for customers is tough and there are many ways that companies can try to attract new clients. However, there are some strategies that work better than others.

You can strategise about your marketing efforts but that’s not enough these days. There are companies like Google and Facebook that take up over 90% of digital advertising space, leaving less room for smaller businesses like yours to compete which means it’s getting much harder for growing businesses like yours to make an impact in the marketplace and attract new customers.

Where can you look to make a difference in your business that is going to help you to attract and retain more clients in this highly competitive space.

Let’s look at some areas which may seem straightforward at first but actually when we look deeper into them, they are key areas to make a dent in.

Offer the best service you can to your customers.

Whoever said that you can’t please all the people all of the time has never had to create a marketing strategy!

There are many ways to market your business and it can often feel like you are picking between one of two options when in reality there are many more. The goal is to offer the best service you can to your customers so they will become repeat customers.

Great customer service can ensure that your company will be successful for many years to come. It also enhances the relationship with your customers, thus creating loyal customers. To offer the best service to your customers, you need to know what exactly they want and provide them with the same. Doing some market research surveys and really find out what it is that they want it a good way to be sure.

Know your customers

The more we know about our customers, the better we can serve them. It is critical that we know our customers and by this I mean really know them better than other companies in order to provide them the service that they want.

Simply put, the more you know about your customer base, the more likely it is that you will be able to provide quality service to them.

Understanding your customers’ mindset is difficult, but not impossible. Getting inside their minds is key.

Track customer behaviour in real-time

Today’s customers are demanding – they want a seamless experience with your company, but not just on normal things. They want this on both traditional and digital platforms. To provide this type of customer service, a company needs to be quick and proactive. They need to anticipate customers’ needs and be there for them before the customers even know they need it.

Be willing to change

It is important to be willing to change with the changing needs of customers. It can be difficult to keep up with what they want but through continuous feedback and assessment of the market, it is possible for businesses to stay on their toes and provide exactly what their customers want.

The best way to do this is by listening. The customers are the most important thing in any business so it’s crucial that they are listened to. They are providing invaluable information about how your business can be improved or how you could better serve them in the future.

Develop good people skills

It is an undeniable fact that a lot of businesses are striving to create a good relationship with their customers. However, the customer service department is often struggling to keep up with the increasing workload. With a lack of people skills, it becomes difficult for businesses to retain employees and create customers for life.

Developing good people skills is a crucial aspect of business – customer service skills are the most important relationship skills to have. It builds a good rapport with your client and prevents any misunderstandings.

That’s why the customer service department is necessary for every company, no matter how large or small they are. It helps to identify the needs of your customer and to provide the right solution at the right time.

Targeted Networking

If you are looking for ways to grow your business, meeting new people can be one of the best ways. The more people you meet, the more chances you have to sell your product or service. Meeting people in your target market at trade shows events and introductions can be a great way to generate leads.

People tend to want to be close and intimate with people who can help them in some way. That’s why when you’re working hard to build relationships, it’s important that you focus on just one or two of them instead of many.

It’s important to connect with a small group of people within your network. It may be worth engaging with your clients and building that trust they need with you!

After your efforts to bring in business, always remember to close the loop. Remember to set follow up tasks and execute your plan. So many leads and great conversations are wasted because you forget to follow up.

Doing this simple step can help you get your client base to grow.