How to get more customers for your business

From several years of observation and few years as an entrepreneur, getting a business idea or even starting a business is not a problem. When it comes to entrepreneurship, the real issue is getting more customers for your service or your product after your beginner’s luck runs out.

Here are few proven steps to get more customers for your business:

1. Ask for referrals: Referrals are one of the best ways to get new customers, so implement a system for actively soliciting referrals from your satisfied customers. Once you gain a customer’s loyalty, put that to work for you by asking them for referrals. Current customers are one of the best sources of new customers.
2. Offer new customers discounts and promotions: Introductory offers, such as buy 2-get-1-free, can attract new customers who have been considering doing business with you but needed an incentive to actually change their mind. These offers also provide a low-risk way for curious customers to try out your products or services.
3. Re-contact old customers: Go through your customer contacts on a regular basis and, and reach out to dormant customers who have not made any purchase in six months or a year, introduce a special offer via a message or call. They’ll be glad you remembered them.
4. Participate in community events: Surveys show most people like to support local, independent businesses. Raise your profile in your community by participating in charity events and organizations.
5. Network: There is no better way to get new customers for your business than meeting new people and telling them who you are and what you do. Join your trade association, your local chamber of commerce, and networking organizations. Even going to a church meeting can be a good networking opportunity.
6. Use the internet to your own advantage: The internet is one of the best mediums to find customers for your business, create a website, set up social media pages, run google and social media ads at a very cheap price.
7. Deliver Real Genuine Value: When it comes to growing your customer base, there’s just no substitute for delivering real, genuine value. There’s no better way to get customers to try your business, stick around, talk about, and refer you than by having an amazing fabulous product.