(BPT) - After a year unlike any other, it is time for businesses across the country to start thinking about building back. Despite the chaos and change small businesses have faced, new business filings in 2020 were 25% higher than in 2019. Strength, innovation and resilience are out there, and small businesses are finding new ways to remain profitable and serve their customers.
Investing in resources that drive successful outcomes
Growing any business, especially after this past year, will take research, planning and investment. But when you invest in the right resources and talent, you can focus on what's important to you and let other experts take care of the rest. According to Fiverr's Small Business Needs Index, based on millions of searches, these are some of the services you should consider investing in to help your business grow in a post-pandemic world:
MIND YOUR BUSINESS
1) Optimizing your digital storefront
Your website should clearly show who you are, why you're unique and what you have to offer. According to joint research from Fiverr and CensusWide, 33% of businesses are investing in website development due to the pandemic. Because of this, your website needs to be clear and reliable, containing linear information that prioritizes your brand's image and value adds. It should also encourage customers to take some kind of action. For example, Rooted, a plant company, created a quiz for their customers. Finding the right design, mapping and branding can be challenging. However, a freelancer who specializes in Shopify or WordPress Design can help you make a lasting impression on customers, increase traffic to your site and boost sales.
2) Developing an app that connects with customers.
It's also important to make sure your
Essential Services for Growing
Your Business in a Post-pandemic World
Article by Fiverr, Tile, and Rooted