If you own a business and are contemplating if you need a website, you have come to the right place. It is quite common to be comfortable with one’s current situation. “Is it really necessary to have a website?” Is it really worth the investment to set up a website?
As digital advisers, we at Manaram Tech, are obviously inclined to reply with an over-enthusiastic “YES!”. To make things simpler to Nepalese business owners, we have broken down in simple points as to why your business needs a website.
Do have a look, see how it applies to your business model and if you feel like having a website is a good idea, we are just a click away!
• Do you want International Business?
To state in the simplest of words, a website is like an internet address for your business. Anyone with an internet connection can easily see your business from any part of the world. With a website, you are putting your services and products on display in a market where everyone in the world is a potential client. Now isn’t that every business owner’s dream?
You could say “But my business is more of a local one. ” We suggest you read on. ?
• Wouldn’t you want your business in sight 24/7?
This is a fast world where people’s attention span is scarily short. Has it ever happened to you that you need to inquire about something but remember them in the oddest times of the day? Let’s assume an instance where a prospective client has the same thought at 1 am but your service hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had someone manning the business 24 hours a day? With a website, you achieve all that and more!
Imagine your website as a virtual shop with an extremely efficient assistant who will display all you have to offer, process all sales, gather feedback and provide you with a report as soon as possible. We are in an age where clients demand instant gratification. If you can’t provide that, your business might suffer.
• Do you want to be taken seriously?
The internet is the biggest source of information today. Any business that cannot be traced on the internet nowadays is often speculated to be “shady” or “questionable”. A business with a website is often seen as a reliable one.
Having a website for any business has become so preliminary that most startups place website development as a priority right after registration. We wouldn’t be too surprised if a couple of decades down the line, websites are made mandatory for businesses (not all businesses of course, but fitting certain criteria).
The business world is being consumed slowly but surely by cybernetics and having a website definitely brings credibility to your business.
• Do you want to make payment collection easier?
It is every business owner’s nightmare when your receivables are way past due but the collection takes too long. With the introduction of e-Banking, collection has been easier than ever. Incorporating online payment system to your website means instantaneous transaction for both parties. Sounds like a win-win for everybody!
• Do you want to appeal to non-resident nationals?
Non-resident nationals are often a big part of key demographic for local businesses. Whether it is for individual purposes out of sheer nostalgia or to gift friends and family back home, local businesses can profit by zeroing in the fact that non-residents don’t mind spending when it comes to home. For someone who is not in the country, a website is the best source of information about your business.
This is a huge advantage of having a website and is largely overlooked by many businesses so far. Get there before the others do and establish your dominance over the industry.
• Are you proud of your work?
Of course you are. Then flaunt it!
A website is a fantastic way to demonstrate how skilled you are in your trade. This applies especially to visually -driven industries such as fashion, art, designing, theatrics, dance, and other sectors like music, linguistics and literature.
Exhibit their efforts on your website and build your portfolio for the world to see.
Take a look at your answers to the questions above. If your answer was “Yes” to the majority of them, it sounds like your business could do well with a website. Click here to get in touch with us for your free preliminary digital consultation. If you have some questions, leave us a comment below.