# 4 Assets That Can Help You Scale Your Startup

- Link: https://www.lumlawgroup.com/4-assets-that-can-help-you-scale-your-startup/
- Published: 2019-07-12T08:08:04-07:00
- Author: Albert J Lum

Just because you have a small-scale business operation doesn’t mean you have to 
forego a professional look and feel. In fact, securing a professional appearance
is essential to the successes of all small businesses. Consider using these four
assets to help your small business project a confident and high-level demeanor.

## A Professional Phone Number

Voice over internet protocol (VOiP) is a technology that allows you to use broadband
internet to make telephone calls. Using VoiP will provide you with[ cost savings and other advantages.](https://www.techadvisory.org/2014/04/why-businesses-should-use-voip/)
One of the biggest advantages is that you can talk to your clients from anywhere
in the world as long as you have an internet connection. VOiP services generally
have excellent phone connections and can be bundled with other services such as 
voicemail, fax, caller identification, call forward, last number redial and more.

Small business owners may also consider purchasing a [toll free line](http://www.freedomvoice.com)(
subscription) to give your business further credibility.

## A Professional Business Presence

Even if you’re operating out of your home, [you can use a virtual office](https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/virtual-office-blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-virtual-offices/)
to direct mail to a real business address. The appearance of a physical business
location will go a long way toward establishing the power of your brand.

Entrepreneurs have several choices in this matter. If you work completely on your
own, you can share a co-working space with one or more individual. Many co-working
spaces also offer mailing address only services for a fraction of the cost of having
conference room and shared space access. Other options include setting up a virtual
mailbox online that will provide you with a physical mailing address. Vitrual mailbox
services provide alerts when it receives physical mail on your behalf,  allowing
you to manage your mail online. 

## A Powerful Web Presence

A website isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. However, these days it is not just enough
to have a website.  You need a website that will help potential clients to [identify your brand](https://blogs.constantcontact.com/small-business-website/).
A website with an attractive design, informational blog posts and other key elements
will help establish your small business as a local authority in your industry.

## A Loyal Network

You are your own biggest asset. What you know and how you keep your customers happy
is, perhaps, the biggest factor in scaling your business. By providing the best 
possible products or services, you’ll keep customers happy.  By keeping in touch
with your previous customers and bringing them back as repeat customers, you are
forming a network around your small business.  Doing so can lead to word-of-mouth,
or testimonial marketing, a recognized economical method of getting more customers.

Remember that every business was once a startup. The key to scaling it is to wisely
use assets available to you, including your own talents. 

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