Why your business needs a website

If you are a business owner, no matter how small your business, or what your business is, you need a website

If you are a business owner, no matter how small your business, or what your business is, you need a website.

In today’s business world, if you don’t have a website it is like having acar with no gas. You won’t get very far with your business.

Some reasons why you need a website:

• A Source to find new customers – People are looking online for your services, products, restaurant menu, etc. Don’t be left behind. Yourcompetitor likely has a website.

• Build a relationship – share your business’s news, current promotions, new products, or services tokeep your customers up to date.

• Be open round the clock – your website is available to your regular and potential clients 24/7.

• Global Sales – Sell your products to a wider market.  Your website expands your reach to sell your products. Even some services can be madeavailable globally.

• Be visible – Most people are using the Internet, more and more to find local businesses and services.   Makesure your website comes up in local searches.

• Save time – Creating brochures, phone calls, emails, and one-on-one communication takes a lot of time.  With a website you have an online catalogue that provides information to your clients about your services or products.  This saves time and time is money.  Once your website is up, it is alwaysavailable to your clients.  This is great customer service!

• Update changes instantly – Your website is your online brochure or catalogue. You can quickly and easily let your clients know about new products,upcoming events, special promotions, or any new services you now offer.

• Credibility — Your clients will expect you to have a website.  If you don’t have a website, then your business is viewed as being fly-by-night. This is like having no mailing address or phone number. Trust is everything when selling your services and products. Small business owners often think they can’t afford a professional website,but they can’t afford to not have a website.

— Treasure Web Designs

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