How to Develop a Business Growth Strategy – 4 Tips

September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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What’s your business growth strategy?

As business owners we are always asking ourselves how do I take my company to the next level?  I guess that is assuming every business owner wants to grow the business.
 
It’s a tough road as the statistic goes only 1 in 5 companies actually make it 5 years.  If you are a business owner whose company is older than 5 years give yourself a pat on the back to a job well done as you have surpassed the odds. It is however now that we ask ourselves how do we develop a strategy to grow the business?  Growing a small business into a big one can be challenging. 
 
Here are 4 Business Growth Strategies you may want to consider:
 
  1. Alternative Channel
  2. Product Development
  3. Market Development
  4. Hire a Business Consultant

One growth strategy is to find customers through different means.  For example if you aren’t already selling products online you may want start selling products on your website.  If you don’t currently have a retail store front you may want to open one etc.

Another avenue for growth is product development.  Product development is a classic strategy where you look to develop new products to sell to your current client base. 

Look to sell to an adjacent market.  Start selling your products or services in another city or state.  If successful, you could even create a franchise model and expand around the country. 

Lastly, hire a business consultant to guide you through the growth process.  A coach can focus on results and hold the business owner accountable.  Business owners are extremely busy and having another source to bounce ideas off of and to help keep strategies focused is key. 

How can you develop a business growth strategy?

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