Generally you can categorize Apps into three section IOS, Android, and web-based such as Facebook apps. Over the past few years internet and smart phones has transitioned from an over-powered toy into a hyper-productive business tool. People track time through apps, people share work docs through apps, people manage project through apps, people access CRM through apps here are some facts you might want to know before you are considering to make your own business app. So it is clear concept that apps can improve your business performances.
Over 1 billion of the world’s 4+ billion mobile phones are smartphones.
From 2012 to 2014, more than 50% of local searches are preformed from smart phones
Apps are developed differently for Apple, Android, Windows, and Blackberry devices, yet if properly planned apps can be created for all devices on a single framework.
Now the question is do you need an App for your business? And how the App is going to improve your business management, customer service and increase sales for you. These are some of the ways that Business Apps/applications can help you solve business glitches.
Create a Virtual Office
Our virtual office space consists of access to our project management software, client relationship management software, time tracking, document sharing, expenses, invoicing and more. The only thing special about us is that we took some time to make sure everything works in/outside the office, and the same can be done for you. Some of virtual office’s features can achieve from an App is-
Accurately track and manage costs
Proof of service
Reduce payroll with mobile timesheets
Document employee safety with mobile forms
Streamline operations with mobile jobs
Web-based deployment gives you access anytime, anywhere
Customer Relationships Enhancement
Applications are a great way for a company to communicate directly with their clients, while adding value every step of the way. Sales catalogues for product viewing/ordering can also be leveraged for a more interactive customer experience.
Now you understand a few ways Apps can help facilitate customer relationships it’s time to brainstorm what kind of App your business could use. The best way to decide what to make is identifying what presently frustrates your clients the most, from then you need to develop the necessary App you need.
If your business is available through a mobile app, many of these customers will go to the app first to find answers and potentially reduce the amount of questions you receive from customers. If you’re connected via mobile, you’ll be available to answer those pressing questions and concerns no matter the time.
A great customer service can really help you build your brand and acquire loyalty from your customers. Current companies are able to merge ordinary customer service with personal communications. You can use everything from mobile loyalty programs and incentives, personalized communications and more.
This is especially true if you don’t have a help line that’s available 24/7. Your app can include a feature where they can contact you day or night, and without necessarily going to your website.
Marketing for Marketing
Apps are the 24/7 marketing executive for you company even when all you’re marketing. Getting the word out about new products, services, events, etc. can come at a great expense. Newly, companies have been developing applications geared for a targeted audience with sponsorship of their corporate funders. Corporate funders in turn receive advertising opportunities to reinforce their brand and gain product exposure to a highly relevant user group. As we all know, you have to be known to make a sale right? How? It can be easily integrated with Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and other social media sites. That means, with a single hit, customers can share with their network your App and or their experience with your company, product or services which can then offer you free publicity. Plus, using push notification, you can quickly send upcoming promotions or special events to your customers and forecasts.
A mobile or web-based App with order fulfillment ability can readily provide another revenue channel, aside from your website and or your store. For example, functionality to make online form fill-up, restaurant reservations, book concert tickets, buy goods and services, etc. are potential with a few taps/clicks.
Unfortunately, many business owners are yet to recognize the huge potential benefits of mobile/Facebook applications in terms of boosting productivity, efficiency, competitive edge and user experience. Been pondering how you can possibly grow your business? Mobile apps just might be the answer. In Roopokar Creative Studio we worked with PRAN Dairy, and PARTEX STAR group for their own product based Apps and Eduaid one of the leading student counseling and immigration consultancy firm for their company mobile Apps. We can create Apps for all devices such as Android Apps, IOS Apps and web-based social media integration Apps. Apps can Improve your Business performances so contact us for advice and to help you get ongoing.