How Small and Medium Businesses can Benefit from Mobile Applications

How Small and Medium Businesses can Benefit from Mobile Applications

Overview

Are you into the business of selling products and services? Do you own a small business or shop? You are looking to get more customers for your business. Firstly, you need to diversify when it comes to handling business operations. This means that you must think of new avenues of gaining more customers for your business. Particularly when it comes to handling business operations you should consider the global approach. What do I mean by this? I mean that you should start targeting global customers or if not then national customers. How do I do this and why should I even care for this, you may ask.

Statistics speaks the story

Well this is the era of smartphones. In 2008 statistics proved that smartphone users just consumed nearly 15-20 minutes daily through digital content. This figure in the year 2020 has risen by upto 3 hours daily. That means that the average consumer consumes digital content on their smartphone by upto 3-4 hours. That amounts to about 900% growth. So imagine the possibilities of having a mobile app for your business.  Secondly, this means that consumers are looking to shop online through apps and platforms thereby having the convenience of sitting at home. This means that consumers are looking to have services delivered to them at their doorstep. Imagine the possibilities of this approach.

There is cut throat competition that is happening in the area of conducting business. If you need to survive then it is essential for you to explore other avenues to gain more customers. Particularly it is essential that you increase your revenue through other avenues of marketing that can help your business. When you have an app of your own you can showcase to your customers the numerous products and services that you sell and provide. Having an app or a website that you can showcase to your customers thereby makes it easier for your customers to reach you and contact you for your products and services. You will be benefiting greatly from this kind of exposure. Moreover, your customers will try reaching you though the app or website that you build.

Why you need an app for your business?

 

Sell Globally

When you have an app of your own, you will be in a better position to showcase your business to your customers. This makes it possible for you to sell your products and services that you provide on a national or international level. Your customers may be wanting to buy from you but are unable to do so depending on the geographical location or boundaries that they face. If you can ship your products and services through your app then you may earn a loyal customer. This is made possible through the new age of digital technology that is predominant today.

There are many customers waiting to try out your products and services that you offer. Having an app that showcases your business enables them to easily reach out to you to try out your products. This helps you to gain more customers as you are expanding globally and reaching out to newer customers.

Get Recognition and Brand Awareness

When you have an app that showcases what you do, you create numerous possibilities for yourself and for your business. This means that you are ready to explore and market your business to international heights and standards. This present yourself as a once in a lifetime opportunity to make sure that your business grows and can sustain internationally. When you create an app for your business you can use the app as a medium of marketing that can help you gain more customers. Customers and the general public will be aware of what you do and what products and services that you sell.

If you create an app for your business, you can use that app as a medium to market yourself. If you own a small shop then you can sell online via your app. Nowadays there are many platforms available that enable you to sell online and gain more profits. You will be able to increase your brand awareness among consumers and make sure that you stand as a viable company.

 

Read More: Benefits Of Custom Mobile Application Development For Your Business

 

Potential to generate leads through App

When you have an app that showcases your business, you gain the trust of the consumers. Through brand awareness and advertising online, you will be in a better position to handle the operations of your small and medium businesses. Customers will know you for what you do. You can use the app as a medium of marketing and advertising for your business. This creates the newer potential for you to generate leads and customers for your business. As newer customers come to know you, they will be ready to purchase from you and you can provide them with quality products and services. This can serve as a boon or a blessing in disguise for the small and medium business owners and shop keepers.

Increase sales through App

When you market yourselves through the app you can increase sales through the app. Thus having an app that showcases what you do is immensely beneficial for your business be it big or small. Reaching out to customers can not be difficult especially when you do it right. You can use your app and provide quality services and products to your customers. They will want to engage with you and know what you do.  With apps such as Uber, Zomato, Swiggy, and the like you can provide your customers with unique services that help them to be at ease and convenience in their lives.

Compete Aggressively through Marketing

If you have immense competition that you are facing in your small and medium business venture then having an app of your own can be a God’s gift for you. This is because you will be in a better position to market yourself and gain more customers through your app. This helps you to increase your sales through aggressive marketing that you can do to gain yourself an edge over your competitors.

 

Also Read: Strategies to Reduce Mobile App Development Cost for Startups in 2021

 

Conclusion: So you see we have shared with you the most compelling reasons why you need to create a mobile app for your business. If you are looking to hire a mobile app developer then do contact us at enquiry@nimapinfotech.com or info@nimapinfotech.com with your requirements.

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Author

  • Sagar Nagda is the Founder and Owner of Nimap Infotech, a leading IT outsourcing and project management company specializing in web and mobile app development. With an MBA from Bocconi University, Italy, and a Digital Marketing specialization from UCLA, Sagar blends business acumen with digital expertise. He has organically scaled Nimap Infotech, serving 500+ clients with over 1200 projects delivered.

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