Humanising Your Business: The Key To Success!
It’s a tough old world for businesses these days and competition is most certainly rife, no matter what industry you’re in… which means it’s more important now than ever to think innovatively, build brand awareness and give your customers exactly what they’re looking for - before they even know they’re looking for it!
Connection is everything for consumers in the 21st century and it’s vital that you take steps to properly humanise your business if you’re going to curry favour and drive profits your way.
But how exactly do you go about achieving this? How can you make your brand voice stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace?
Here are a few top tips from the
Flourish PR team to help you do just that - and, of course, if you need any further help or advice, just drop us a line to find out more about what we do.
1. Don’t ignore negative feedback
You can’t please everyone all of the time and negative feedback is an absolute inevitability. How you respond to it, however, can make the difference between sink and swim. Always respond to negative reviews so that customers can see you’re genuine, transparent and that you care.
Silence will only ever make situations worse - as evidenced over the last few days by the Hotworx Coralview franchise in the US, which is
currently drawing fire on Instagram from sauna users concerned about their safety. The quieter you are about issues, the louder your critics will become!
2. Share behind-the-scenes footage
One of the quickest and easiest ways to humanise your brand is to show people what goes on behind the scenes… both good and bad!
Feel free to share both business and personal aspects of your life on social media so that people know who they’re interacting with and what you’re all about.
3. Promote UGC
Why is user-generated content (UGC) good for business? Because it helps to build trust and authenticity, with content from real users and actual customers showcasing how your products work, how to use them and what the end result is… all of which will have a big influence on purchasing decisions.
You can also quickly build up a solid community by encouraging customers to create their own content on your behalf, helping you to develop a strong sense of loyalty and social proof - all of which is excellent for business longevity!
4. Launch a podcast
It might be a bit daunting to consider launching your own business podcast, but you could be missing a trick if you don’t, considering that just over 20 per cent of adults in the UK now listen to at least one such programme per week… a percentage that’s growing all the time.
You could be missing out on reaching millions of people!
Wondering how to start a podcast? Clearly define your niche and audience, plan your format, invest in the equipment and software you need, then start recording!
If you’re still not quite sure what to do and how to go about it, get in touch with us to see how we can help you bring your podcasts to life.
