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Forbes Healthcare Summit
2014-12-03    
All Day
Forbes Healthcare Summit: Smart Data Transforming Lives How big will the data get? This year we may collect more data about the human body than [...]
Customer Analytics & Engagement in Health Insurance
2014-12-04 - 2014-12-05    
All Day
Using Data Analytics, Product Experience & Innovation to Build a Profitable Customer-Centric Strategy Takeaway business ROI: Drive business value with customer analytics: learn what every business [...]
mHealth Summit
DECEMBER 7-11, 2014 The mHealth Summit, the largest event of its kind, convenes a diverse international delegation to explore the limits of mobile and connected [...]
The 26th Annual IHI National Forum
Overview ​2014 marks the 26th anniversary of an event that has shaped the course of health care quality in profound, enduring ways — the Annual [...]
Why A Risk Assessment is NOT Enough
2014-12-09    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A common misconception is that  “A risk assessment makes me HIPAA compliant” Sadly this thought can cost your practice more than taking no action at [...]
iHT2 Health IT Summit
2014-12-10 - 2014-12-11    
All Day
Each year, the Institute hosts a series of events & programs which promote improvements in the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology [...]
Design a premium health insurance plan that engages customers, retains subscribers and understands behaviors
2014-12-16    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed, Dec 17, 2014 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM IST Join our webinar with John Mills - UPMC, Tim Gilchrist - Columbia University HITLAP, and [...]
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3 Dec 14
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mHealth Summit
7 Dec 14
Washington
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iHT2 Health IT Summit
10 Dec 14
Houston
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Changes to Make to Improve Your Business

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Changes to Make to Improve Your Business

Are you ready to take steps to improve your business? Are you unsure how or where to start? If so, you aren’t alone.
From moving to the cloud with the help of technology like terraform to measuring your marketing and upgrading your sales funnel, keep reading to learn some of the most effective ways, you can improve your business to ensure its ongoing growth and success.

Measure Your Marketing

You don’t have to measure all your marketing efforts, just the ones you put more money and time into. You must know what is helping your sales and what is not.
It’s recommended that you track the way people find your website. For example, is it through a guest post on another website, advertisements, or a referral program? Make sure you know the source of your traffic, which will help you increase your efforts in what is working.
One way to do this is by using Google Analytics. It’s free and easy to use and allows you to track the traffic coming to your website. You can also use tools like Hootsuite, which will let you evaluate your social media presence, what works, and what doesn’t.

Upgrade Your Sales Funnel

It is a good time to ensure that your prospects at the top of the funnel turn into actual paying leads. You may have a lot of prospects, but what efforts is your business taking to turn these prospects into actual leads?
One place you can work to increase leads is on your website. To acquire a visitor’s contact information, be sure you provide them with something valuable in return. This may be a free trial or guided demo, as an example. After receiving their email address, you can provide even more perks, such as insider tips and exclusive upgrades to help them with their business.

The bottom line is that you must offer something so that a potential customer returns to your site again and again. First-time visitors aren’t going to make a purchase. Because of this, you need to give them a reason to return to your website and learn to trust you, eventually buying your product or service. This is the path that will lead to success.

Improve Your Online Presence

Making simple updates to your website can have a huge difference. Be sure your contact information is correct and visible on every page. If a prospect emails or calls you, be sure to provide superior customer service. Also, respond to them immediately to resolve any concerns they may have.
Local search engine optimization or SEO is another important marketing effort. It is also one of the best advertising efforts for a small business. It’s a good idea to begin using SEO on your website, which will help propel your results and increase your business visibility.

Invest in Customer Relationships

Improving customer relationships is not just a trendy or brand-new strategy. While this is true, it works. Building new customer relationships means listening to what your customers need and taking steps to satisfy those needs.
Investing in customer relationships also means that you put in time and resources to this. Make sure you are ready for this if you want to see the benefits offered by loyal and repeat customers.
Offering superior customer service is something else you must do. Forget what you think is right. Instead, focus on serving your customers. Make sure that you give your customers what they want. Make sure you do everything in your power to ensure they are happy.

Steps to Improve Your Business

If you want to improve your small business, be sure to consider some of the tips and information here. Doing this will pay off and help ensure that you get the results desired for your business. Remember, ongoing growth and success is something that takes time and effort, so be sure you are willing and ready to put in the work.