The new year has arrived, and with it, new set goals and purpose for your company. Your company must adopt these trends early to make sure you take advantage of all the money-making opportunities. These trends will help you and your startup grow throughout 2018.
Advertising locally
Localized advertising makes it easier and more effective to reach local customers. Advanced search engine optimization (SEO) allows you to make your startup stand out to the right customers who are most interested in your product. You can make your company easily found by people searching for businesses in their area using local landing pages, keyword search terms specific to the city, and pages like Google MyBusiness. This personal approach to marketing your business is prevalent in 2018 and throughout the year.
Advanced Technologies
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are all frequently mentioned. These technologies allow startups to interact with customers in an exciting and new way. These technologies can not only improve customer experience but can also streamline your operations and make them more efficient.
Higher Wages
2018 will see an increase in the minimum wage paid to employees. Your business can become more appealing to employees by increasing your wages. This will help you attract talent and make it more competitive. You are the company’s direct representative, and paying your employees a little more can help you maintain your brand and vision.
Remote Workforce
Remote working opportunities are becoming more popular. Remote workers can help you expand your global reach as your business grows. A remote workforce will enable your startup to attract top talent around the globe and allow you to keep your operations running 24/7. Small teams will allow you to keep overheads low and offer your employees highly sought-after positions in 2018.
Millennials
The New Year’s focus is on Millennials. This large group of customers has reached adulthood and has a tremendous buying power that can be used to help business startups. This group of buyers is ready and willing to make purchasing decisions that will help increase the revenue of your startup. This generation can be a huge source of income for your business. You target them with technology-enhanced services and products that you market on the same channels they use. Millennials can be a great addition to your business startup and can increase your followers and fan base throughout the year.
Influencers and experts
The importance of having a subject matter expert to support your startup’s products and services in 2018 can help increase your brand’s visibility among consumers. Experts have the power to influence customers and often make your startup more attractive than your competition. Consumers turn to influencers and subject matter experts to provide advice and solutions to everyday problems that they have with your products or services. These experts’ opinions are essential to the masses and can be a boost for your business startup in 2018.
Blockchain
Blockchain is a technology that has made great strides in 2018. Blockchain technology can be used to provide real-time monitoring and safe documentation. It can also help you make your business more transparent with customers. Blockchain technology can transform the way you do business in 2018 by allowing you to securely store digital transactions.
E-Commerce
As consumers shop online, the need to have a physical store is no longer necessary. E-commerce is gaining ground, and more startups are opting to sell online instead of in a physical location. Your business startup can thrive in the eCommerce space and build consumer loyalty through online sales. Consumers are responding positively.
Values
Businesses and consumers alike were focusing on values in 2018. Customers are choosing brands with values that align with theirs and forgoing those that don’t. It is possible to gain traction early on by defining the values your startup holds. This will help you attract customers who are similar-minded and share the same morals. Your values are a great way to get clients and keep them coming back to you for more.
Customer Experience
2018 will be a year when customer experience is more important. Consumers are looking for brands that offer a positive experience. Engaging with customers and interacting with them can increase loyalty. If a customer enjoys buying from your startup, they will be more likely to come back for their third, fourth, and fifth purchases. They promote your startup to other customers and keep your company at the forefront of their minds.
