5 Tips to Kick Your Business into High Gear!

With all you have to do running and building your business, it’s easy to get caught in a rut and forget about that feeling of excitement you had when you first started.  Like a brand new love affair, the elation can wear off and turn to monotony if you’re not careful.  But there is always hope that you can regain that excitement, and often that comes with thinking about taking your business to the next level.  Below are 5 tips for kicking your business into high gear!

1. Start blogging.

Even if you’re not a great writer, you really ought to blog, whatever business you’re in.  Not only is blogging a great way to connect with your customers, but it can be therapeutic too.  Start writing about your business and what you’re passionate about, and you just might start to again feel excited about building your business!

2. Use social media.

If you’re not already using social media to market your business, now is the time to start.  It’s another fantastic way to connect with your customers, and building those relationships can be fun at the same time.  Also, you’ll get a great sense of accomplishment and pride when you hear first hand how your business has filled a need or solved a problem.  And if you’re wondering if now is the time to take your business to the next level, the answer is almost guaranteed to be out there on the social networks.

3. Own your niche.

It’s time to recognize yourself for the expert you really are.  Whatever you do, you know more about it than the majority of people in need of your services, and that makes you an expert, whether you see yourself that way or not.  So get out there and start acting like an expert.  Participate in forums and discussions on blogs and on social media.  You’ll be surprised how much your expertise is needed if you look in the right places, and positioning yourself as the expert will help you own your niche.

4. Show appreciation.

In all the whirlwind of activity that can be an entrepreneur’s day, we can sometimes forget to show our customers how much we appreciate them.  One of the best things you can do for long term growth is to make it clear how much you appreciate the business your customers have brought you.  And when people feel appreciated, they’ll return the favor and spread the word, so it’s truly a win-win!

5. Start making a difference.

Whatever reason you had for getting into business in the first place, if you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, the thought of making the world a better place in some respect probably came to mind at some point.  Unfortunately, many of us get so caught up in the day to day tasks of running our businesses it’s easy to forget about that piece of the puzzle.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed or like you’re in a rut, a great way to change that feeling is to do something positive for society.  There are more than enough causes in need of people willing to help, so pick something that means the most to you, and do something – through your business – to make a real impact.  The feeling will override a whole lot of “stuck-in-the-mud-ness,” and it might just give you the kick you need to look at your work in a new way.

Have you overcome daily monotony to make your business thrive?  What other tips do you have for avoiding the rut and kicking your business into high gear?  Share your thoughts in the comments.