Every small business owner will be acutely aware that the first few years of trading can be incredibly challenging. Unsurprisingly, around 20% of all small businesses fail in their first year of operations. Often, this is because the small firm does not have a comprehensive idea of the target market that they intend to serve or create a product or service that does not enjoy suitable demand.
However, if you have managed to successfully navigate the first critical 12 months in business, your chances of success are significantly higher. In the years that follow a business startup, it is vitally important to ensure that the firm is visible in the local and wider marketplaces. In this article, some key advice will be provided that will help to improve the visibility of a range of small businesses.
Use a pro photography firm to shoot social media promotions
Social media marketing can be a cost-effective way to reach a wide audience of consumers, often on a global scale. Consider that in 2024, there are over 5 billion active social media users. You can gain increased visibility online by creating memorable promotional campaigns on social media channels with a high proportion of consumers in your ideal target market. However, it is vitally important to ensure that these promotions are of professional quality and present a suitable image for your firm.
Search online for professional studios such as the-bureau-studio.com. At such sites, teams of professional photography staff will be able to collaborate with you to create short but memorable online campaigns. Professional quality productions will help build your brand image and ensure your potential customers see you as a respectable company. Remember to include hyperlinks to your website in the promotion, ideally to the product page of what is being advertised.
Sponsor a local sports team
Another key way to improve your visibility, but on a more local scale, is to sponsor a local sports team. Ideally, your town or city will have a team that competes across the country in its away fixtures. Approach the team owner and ask them if they would like your firm to sponsor the team. Ideally, the team will allow you to put your company logo or slogan on their sportswear, in exchange for a sponsorship fee.
This can be the perfect way to boost brand awareness across your region and further afield. As the team plays away fixtures, more supporters will see your logo on their kits. In short, sponsoring a local team can be a low-cost way to boost your brand visibility.
Take advantage of local radio
Finally, in an era of social media and internet-based entertainment, it is easy to forget about the power of local radio in promoting your firm. Many local radio stations have thousands of loyal listeners who will tune in daily to listen to their favorite DJs or shows. You can reach out to the local radio station when you have a topic to publicize (such as when you are launching a new product) and may be able to book an interview with one of their presenters. This can be an effective way to gain free publicity for your company. Conversely, you may pay for short radio adverts that can help build your brand.
