Micro businesses have trouble getting clients

Suggested by Christian Matthew over 3 years ago

Micro businesses have all the resources online available for them, yet they still have trouble acquiring clients. Many business owners are stressed and don't know what to do next.

Also, existing solutions such as hiring consultants or joining online courses might be too costly for them both in time and money. 44% of small businesses have hired a consultant, but the average cost is $75 per hour in the US.

https://youtu.be/TGPnHsuJiKU

I asked a women's small business group on Facebook about what's the hardest part about growing their business. Majority said finding clients and marketing.

https://mckennacenter.nd.edu/global-programs/entrepreneurship/urban-poverty-and-business-initiative/sbeap-community-bootcamp/

Hundreds of small businesses around South Bend seeks help from a Notre Dame program called SBEAP because they do not have the entrepreneurial knowledge to be sustainable and grow. The program teaches about business plans, financials, marketing, and more.

Is it because they're executing subpar marketing campaigns? Is it because they execute campaigns incorrectly? Is it that their mindset that causes them to quit and not grow? Do they have a poor understanding of their market? Is it a product problem?

1. ChatGPT can bring costs of consulting-level work down while still offering personalized assistance.
2. If small businesses do not use AI for their marketing work, they will fall behind a ton
3. Understanding TikTok and Instagram algorithm is crucial for social media marketing