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Many entrepreneurs will be able to recount the day they got their first business idea, or the idea for the business that has made them a success. It is so exciting to think and be aware of something that could make you a huge success in the business world. It doesn’t matter what your niche is or where your skills lie, having the idea and turning it into a reality takes guts and determination. But it more than pays you back. However, once this idea becomes a reality and grows, you can find yourself in a situation where you need to take the business to the next level. But, what so many business owners fail to have the knowledge in, is the best way to actually do that. Which is why I thought I would share with you some of the strategies that you have available.

Expanding by moving location

One of the first things you could consider would be to expand your business but moving location. Many small businesses start at home, but often as a business grows, you can find yourself outgrowing that small office or storage space you have very quickly. Looking for the perfect business premises may seem hard work, but you will know when you find the right store or office for your brand.

Adding to your product or service range

Maybe you need to consider adding to your product or service range. This is an excellent way to expand your business. You might be able to make more of the services you have already on offer, perhaps smaller additions could group together to enable customers and clients to have a more fulfilled service from your business in the future. Perhaps adding to your product range is the natural step for you. Maybe there are areas that you could improve upon or even go into a different niche that would work well with your current range. There are so many options to consider that this could be a great route of expansion for your business.

Is franchising your business a possibility?

Not many people consider franchising their business model, it would all depend on whether you think it could be replicated. But it could be a great way to expand your business quickly. The business model needs to be easily replicated, and for a fee, you would supply the new owner of that shoop or retail store with everything they need to replicate your business in a different area. This allows your business name and brand to grow, without you needing to invest in the different areas. You could find out more by visiting the IFA 2019 convention to get the low down.

Becoming a global empire

Finally, there is always the option of taking your business global. This may sound like a big thing to do but actually because of the online world and websites being easy to use, you may have already got a ready and waiting global customer base. Simply adding international postage or developing dropship relationships with other people in different countries could help you to create a business that supplies all over the world.

I hope that this has given you some food for thought for the different strategies you could consider when growing your business in the future.