TMA 3 -Part A - Blog post

 

Online Business

An online business is a business conducted entirely on the internet. Online business may encompass selling goods and services, as well as SaaS solutions. (sendpules, n.d.)

 

Why does your business need an online presence.

The growing popularity of eCommerce is the number one reason to start your business online. consumers will make 95% of their purchases through the internet. In 2020, the number of digital buyers worldwide has reached two billion people.

Having an online presence increases trust in your business – customers feel more confident when they can connect with a company effortlessly. Meanwhile, the internet is crucial for easy access to a brand. According to Microsoft research, the share of people who prefer to get in touch with businesses online is growing. In 2017 alone, the number of customers over 35 using social channels to reach brands doubled.

And the other reason is unfortunately we had to face the Corona pandemic in 2019. In that case, most countries put travel restrictions and lockdowns.  The online business did a great job in those moments. To face such challenges your company needs an online presence. (microsoftrre, 2018)

Strategies for Marketing Your Business Online

 

·       Invest in Web Design​​

We don’t often think about web design as a marketing tactic, but it influences the amount of time and attention a user will spend on your page. Your website is the center of all your digital marketing efforts, so if your page is not clean, easy to read, and interesting, it won’t matter how much time you put into strategy development – you’re still going to lose customers. If you don't have the design skills to do it yourself, then it's worth hiring someone to create a website that is modern, attention-grabbing, and mobile friendly.

 

 

·       Maintain a Blog 

Your blog should be used for a number of reasons, including allowing you to consistently post new keywords and optimize your search engine strategy. More than that, your blog becomes somewhere you can offer advice, share bits of information, and really connect with your customers. A lasting relationship begins with trust, and your blog is a great way to build that.

·       Hire a Coach or Consultant 

 

If you’re not an expert in digital and internet marketing, ask someone who is. There are hundreds of internet marketing coaches and consultants available to you, many of whom can give you a consultation about what you should change to see success. For small business owners who need to focus on other business systems, a coach or consultant can be extremely helpful.

 

Operations Management (OM)

Operations management (OM) is the administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization. It is concerned with converting materials and labor into goods and services as efficiently as possible to maximize the profit of an organization. (investopedia, n.d.)

Purpose of Operations Management (OM).

 

Operations management is concerned with controlling the production process and business operations in the most efficient manner possible. OM professionals attempt to balance operating costs with revenue to maximize net operating profit.

Why operation management is so important.

 

Operations management is important in a business organization because it helps effectively manage, control and supervise goods, services and people.

Operations management cuts across every sector and industry as it may concern. 

Key Benefits of Effective Operations Management.

·      Product Quality

The first unit in a typical firm that checks durability and reliability in a product is the operations management. Operations management sees to quality of products or goods which would suit customers on and after delivery. When a product is of quality, it gives you an edge compared to your competitors.

·      Productivity

Productivity is defined as the ratio of input to output and it is the only way to verify employees input. Operations management ensures appropriate staffing of employees to resources so as to get maximum result. The only way to ensure productivity is through an effective operations management.

·       Customer Satisfaction

There is no feeling for a manager or an employee as a customer getting the utmost satisfaction ever. Operations management rightly ensures this coupled with quality product. Customers make organization thrive and they must be treated well in every way necessary and possible.

 

 

Reference

(n.d.). Retrieved from investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operations-management.asp#:~:text=Operations%20management%20(OM)%20is%20the,the%20profit%20of%20an%20organization.

microsoftrre. (2018). Retrieved from https://info.microsoft.com/rs/157-GQE-382/images/EN-US-CNTNT-ebook-2018-State-of-Global-Customer-Service.pdf

sendpules. (n.d.). Retrieved from sendpules: https://sendpulse.com/support/glossary/online-business

sendpules. (2018). Retrieved from https://sendpulse.com/support/glossary/online-business

 

 


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