For many small businesses, the economy has not been favorable. However, there are many who refuse to give up. These business owners will do anything to ensure that their businesses succeed. If you happen to be in this boat, read on for 5 proven strategies that you can adopt today to transform your business.

Deliver to Customer Satisfaction
People only buy products and services because they are looking for value. They need something that would simplify their lives, transform a situation or solve a problem. Every successful business have one thing in common, they take their customers seriously. To transform your business, look for ways to sell value to your customers. Surprise them with amazing products and great deals. Ensure that you fulfill your promises. When you do this, your customers will convert into believers, who will go out of their way to publicize your business.

Innovate your product or service
The secret of many successful businesses is their ability to improve on their business processes. They are always looking for new ways to introduce something new into the business.

The business environment is becoming increasingly competitive with customers having multiple options for one product. If you intend to transform your business, it may be necessary to go back to the drawing board, so that you can bring new and improved products and services into the market, improve the efficiency of your products and also improve its profitability. Like every other business endeavor, innovating is very time consuming, so make sure you have the right tools to help you make a change.

Extend your market reach
You can transform your business by making your brand, products or services available to a different set of customers. One way to do this is by opening new outlets in new locations. Another great move is to take your business online with a website or an online store.
Take a bit of time to research and identify a new market, then find ways to target the people that need your business in this new location or market. You can use social media marketing to quickly reach the younger demographic in the market.

Diversify your products or services
You must have heard the adage, “Do not put all your eggs in one basket”. For many businesses, this can be interpreted as, “Do not put your hopes in one product”. In today’s business, consumers’ tastes changes almost every day and you need to be on your toes to remain relevant in the marketplace.

Diversifying products and services give small business the opportunity to grow. Diversification involves introducing new or related products to existing customers, discovering new market for existing products and services, creating new products for a new market. This concept essentially covers every possible change in consumer habit and means that your business will always be relevant in every market.

Franchising
Business owners who are looking for innovative ways to transform their businesses can consider franchising their business. Franchising is a well known business strategy that has been tied to the growth of many businesses including Coca-Cola and MacDonald’s.

By franchising your business to independent investors, your business will become available to a wider customer base through the opening of additional outlets or branches. As a franchisor, you stand to make financial profit from the initial franchise fee paid by the franchisee. Perhaps the most important part of this system is that the franchisee will bear the complete burden of financing the new business and will single handedly carry the risk of success or failure.