Times are changing....again. Similar to the early 2000's when it became apparent to small business owners that they needed a website, a new shift in technology is about to affect business owners and how they communicate and interact with consumers, businesses and their day to day activities. Instead of hearing the question "Does your company have a website?" like I'm sure you heard in the early 2000's, you'll be hearing "Does your company have a mobile app?". Businesses, whether small or large, are becoming more mobile and it has become important for business owners to take advantage of the applications available for mobile devices. Mobile apps can be custom made to suit your businesses needs. Whether it be inter office communication, communication with customers such as sending out promotional material, coupons, or other marketing material, or an app that allows a business to track their inventory, we can build an app that helps your businesses day to to tasks.
The question that a business owner will ask them selves is "How would a mobile app help my business?" Below are 4 reasons why your business should have a mobile app.
One way to get more sales is by creating an app that rewards people who use the app often. Offer them special deals, discounts, and promotions. This will help increase loyalty and engagement while also boosting your sales. Also, you can deploy the promotions directly to the customers smartphone using notifications that will notify the customer similar to a text message.
Mobile payments are going to be huge. The ability for customers to make payments using their smartphone will show your customers that you're innovative and ahead of the curve.
Check out Google Wallet and InTuit GoPayment to see if Mobile payments would be something that fits your business needs.
Have you ever been out of the office and needed to check your sales reports, inventory, or status of an order? Well instead of finding a wi-fi hot spot, breaking out your laptop and checking online, you could simply pull out your smartphone, open your custom app and have the information in the palm of your hand. This is how business will work in the very near future.
With social media being on the forefront of businesses marketing plans, a mobile app could be the best way to get more social with your customers, or potential customers. An app with social media integrated into it will help spread the word to your customers and then allow them to share it with their friends.