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6 Ways To Run A Business With The Future In Mind

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6 Ways To Run A Business With The Future In Mind

6 Ways To Run A Business With The Future In Mind

Starting a business is a great idea and a great way of making money, but it is not just about starting a business, but starting one that will stand in the future. Considering what happened to businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is no news that some businesses could not survive it and they had to pay the consequences. Now, a lot of business owners are trying to get back on their feet, but with the future in mind, because no one can tell what will happen in the future. It doesn’t have to be COVID-19 anymore, but it is best to plan, having in mind that anything can happen. You cannot afford to be static with your business, or even give up when challenges show up, once you have a plan in mind.

Not all businesses went down during the pandemic, because some had incorporated technology into their businesses, and this made them easier to function even with the lockdown. Most small businesses had to shut down their offices, and those who didn’t have an online presence had to stop operations. And this affected their returns in the long run.

It can be tempting to business owners to just succeed at the moment, tackling issues as they arrive, and going steadily, but it is very important to plan for the future of your business, and be prepared for whatever might come up. Planning for the future puts you in a position where you can identify issues before they show up and provide solutions on how to solve them if they eventually show up.

Below are some tips to run your business with the future in mind

  1. Find customers ahead of time

Many businesses are focusing on the present trying to gain back their balances, so this is the best time for you to build a new network of customers. You should dedicate time to getting new leads as it will position your business to have customers you can rely on in the future. When you source for new clients at a time when other businesses are trying to gain balance, it gives shows that you’re ahead of things. Customers are the future of any business, so keeping the ones you have, and getting new ones every time is a good deal for your business.

 

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  1. Move with the current trend

Since most people now work from home and the world now relies on technology and the internet to do most of their daily activities, you should consider getting an online presence for your business. No matter what services you offer, most people don’t wants to go out to get them anymore as people now prefer online interactions. And this is never going to change, it is just going to increase more and more until technology takes over completely. Do not be rigid with your business; know what is trending in the market and adapt your business strategy to it. You can choose to offer free house delivery for your services, or at a discounted price, get different software that can help get things done faster and easier, improve your customer satisfaction through chatbots and other online services.

  1. Be sure your services will be relevant in the future

There are a lot of businesses that will no more be relevant in the coming years. This is not because they do not have what to offer, but because their services are no more needed. You shouldn’t assume that things will always remain the way they are, because they won’t. People will drift more to things that will make life easier for them. For instance, fintech companies that come up with innovations will be ahead of businesses in the years to come. This is why it is important for you to adapt your services, so you can still be in business in the future. Things are changing and your business should not be left behind.

  1. Identify present and future challenges to your business

A problem known is on its way to being solved. Identify all challenges you might be facing now and foresee ones that may arise later. You must consider every possibility that can arise and know how to strategize and re-strategize. The problems your business are facing now may not be relevant in the future and so will only need a temporary solution. However, you need to think of other problems that may arise and how they will affect your business in the long run.

6 Ways To Run A Business With The Future In Mind

  1. Plan solutions

Once you have identified the problems that may come up in the future of your business, the next step is to come up with different solutions to tackle them. Since you aren’t accurate about the problems, you can’t be with the solutions also, but you have an idea and you can know how to plan. Have different strategies to tackle any problem that may show up in the future, this prevents you from being caught unawares when the problems eventually show up. A problem planned for becomes easier to solve when it shows up.

  1. Incorporate technology into your business

It is essential to plan your business with technology in mind. The world has gone digital, and can only go more into it, so it is only businesses that can adapt with the technology that will remain relevant in the years to come. If you already make use of technology, then go for an upgrade. Tech companies are working so hard to come up with innovations every day and you must endeavor to upgrade your business too. Introduce online platforms for communicating with your staff and customers without having a face-to-face meeting. Also, use google docs, big data software, and the likes, to store your company’s data, this makes it easier to carry around, review or refer back to at any time it is needed. Nobody knows what the future holds for businesses, but one thing we can be sure of is that technology has come to stay and it has proven to be one that will last for a very long time.

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Serial Entrepreneur - International Business Planning Consultant - Speaker - Trainer - Author - Blogger - Network Marketing professional.

- 2018 SME Business Trainer and Coaching Advisor at GIZ for SME Loop.
- 2018 YALI RLC Online Cohort 9
- 2017 Fellow, Inspire Africa Train-the-Trainer Entrepreneurship programme sponsored by US Consulate Lagos and the Dickey Center, U.S.A.
- 2016 Fellow, Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
- 2015 Top 50 Innovative Entrepreneurs, BET5 by Diamond Bank and EDC, PAU.

He is an alumnus of Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University (PAU). Through his training, mentoring, speaking and coaching programmes, he has empowered many young people over the years to start and grow their own business, build wealth, create multiple streams of income and achieve financial independence.

- He is a Certified Trainer in Design Thinking by the U.S Consulate, Lagos and the inspire Africa Entrepreneurship Institute.
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