How Local Start-Ups Can Achieve National Expansion

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    It is the goal of many small businesses to venture onto the national stage. Though it may seem like a complicated process, it all starts with one bold move. National expansion is in itself a sign of business success and unlimited growth. As many local start-ups set their sights on national expansion, the biggest question is – where do we start?

    1. Do Your Research First

    Expanding national is not only a big decision; it’s a hefty investment. Before you begin your venture, have a clear plan as to where you want to go. Write a clear business plan. Clearly outline the business objectives, your vision, and most importantly, the markets you wish to venture into.

    Through research, you will be able to evaluate success rates, challenges, and how to tailor your products or services. From research, a local start-up can know whether to modify its products to appeal on the national stage.

    2. Incorporate Helpful Tools

    After coming up with a plan, you need to introduce certain tools to help your local start-up expand on the national market. For example, to market your products, tools such as Google Analytics and Adwords can offer useful insight. To manage sales, apps such as Salesforce and HubSpot will do just the trick. And don’t forget to use financial tools; they are crucial.

    4. Hire Like-Minded Employees

    To accomplish your growth objectives, you need to onboard the right talents, skills, experience, and expertise. Ensure that your recruits understand the main goal is to expand nationally. Offer training, guidance, and monitor their work to ensure it’s in line with your business plan.

    5. Find a Partner to Help You Grow

    Going country-wide with your brand can be a challenge. When joining forces with partners, you bring fresh ideas to the table. Finding a skilled partner that has brought brands to the national spotlight previously can increase your success rate. Their unique knowledge and insight will prove very useful in the long run.

    6. Partner with a National Payment Partner

    As a national business, you need to offer the latest and greatest payment solutions. Don’t skimp on the very important yet often overlooked step. Consumers expect ease of use and security when passing along their payment details to you. Research your options and look to partner with a merchant provider not only well-versed in your space but also technologically savvy. Good payment processing should guarantee your financial data security and offer the payment solutions your business needs to grow. Check out Payment Savvy’s services to learn how we work hand in hand to create custom and innovative payment solutions for each of our clients.

    National expansion for a local start-up will definitely take time. Even though it may seem complex, with a solid plan in place and gumption to get it done, expect your business to thrive. Thousands of locals startups have expanded to a national presence; there is no reason why yours can’t do the same.

    As our resident “numbers guy”, Tracy is responsible for Payment Savvy’s financial planning, analysis and projections. With 20 years of accounting experience under his belt with various CPA and high technology firms, we look to him to ensure our fiscal future stays in the black. He is a highly regarded member of our team and we appreciate his hands-on approach and diligent attention to detail.  With Tracy we are able to apply innovative, practical and outcome driven financial strategies to take Payment Savvy to the next level.

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