Unlike your company's office that may be open from 8-5, Monday thru Friday, your company 's website is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There are many different time zones that may affect your business, which is why being on the web makes it time convenient for everyone.
2. It's Your Online Brochure / Catalog That Can Be Changed at Anytime
A website is easier, cheaper and quicker to update than print material. Its' capacities are almost limitless which allow you to provide users with more comprehensive information. This will save you money on printing and distribution costs as well.
3. Reach New Markets with a Global Audience
On the Internet, you aren't that local little business
anymore. You have the potential to be seen by millions across the globe. Did you
ever think your company would have the possibility of doing business around the
world? Well, now you can. Without a doubt, the Internet is the most cost
effective way to trade nationally and internationally.
4. Improved Customer Service
By providing
answers to questions on your website, sales and information requests can be
processed automatically and immediately, whether someone is in the office or
not. Online forms can be used to allow customers to request quotations or ask
further information. Save costs by allowing users to download invoices,
proposals and important documents.
5. Present a Professional Image
For a small
business, a well-designed web site is a great way of instilling confidence and
looking bigger than you actually are. In this day in age, customers assume that
you already have a website. By now, your primary competitors probably already
have a presence on the Internet. If they do, keep up with them and find ways to
make yours better.
6. Sell Your Products
Why pay expensive
rent, overhead, electric bills, and all the other costs that go along with
owning a bricks-n-mortar business? Selling in cyberspace is much cheaper and a
good way to supplement your offline business. Providing secure online ordering
is very affordable for even the smallest businesses.
7. Promote Your Services
Lawyers, doctors,
financial consultants, entertainers, Realtors and all service oriented
businesses should let customers know that they have a choice. Millions of users
are referring to the web and are using company's websites to make major
decisions when they need a specialized service.
8. Gather Information and Generate Valuable
Leads
You can gather information about your customers and potential
customers by using forms and surveys. Rather than going out and getting leads,
let them come to you. This is a great tool for prospecting targeted customers
looking to use your products and services.
9. Provides Instant Gratification
People
are busy and don't like to wait for information. Give them what they want, when
they want it. If your product is suitable, offer them free samples or trials to
download. This includes pictures, brochures, software, videos, Power Point
slides, music and more.
10. Great Recruiting Tool
Whether you are
looking for talent or posting job opportunities with your company, your website
is a great recruiting tool for building your business.