Standout Ways to Boost Your Business Aesthetic

First impressions are important in the world of business and making your business aesthetically pleasing will not only convey a sense of professionalism and care, but entice customers as well. Keeping up with the competition and staying relevant means you’ll have to think of new ways to look and sound modern. To help improve your business's aesthetic both physically and digitally, try the five steps below.

Invest in High Quality Signage

Signage not only attracts customers to your building, it also is one of the first impressions of your company brand for those who may pass by.  Your signage should include your logo and brand message, and be created using high quality materials that can withstand the elements, such as aluminum. Make sure you have signage both inside your store and out. Make it obvious who you are and what you sell.

Add Some Personal Touches

While you want to maintain professionalism in your business, it should feel welcoming as well.  Such things as live plants, photos, and artwork can add some personalization as well as show some of the company's personality and history. Don’t be afraid to show some personality in how you decorate, recognize employees, and make customers feel welcome.

Update Your Lighting

Lighting in your business is important, not only to your employees, but for aesthetic reasons as well.  Replacing florescent or dated lighting can add to the ambiance of an office as well as make proofs or other color related work look better. Highlight important products with more light and reflection.

Revamp Your Website

With an ever increasing reliance on the internet, one of the first impressions your company may make with customers is through the website.  When giving your website the once over, you should make sure that,

. All photos are good quality and relevant.

. It is easy to navigate.

. You can find all the contact information.

.  Menus are easy to see and understand.

.  Content is easy to read and error free.

It is also important to be sure to update the information and images on your site on a regular basis to keep customers up to date.

Organize Social Media Accounts

Social media is a great way to reach customers and make an impression on new and existing customer alike. You will want to make sure that the information posted to social media is relevant and coordinated with the other accounts and information on the website.  This can be done by creating post libraries with a schedule on when posts will be released.

Giving your business a physical and digital makeover can help to not only make your company more aesthetically pleasing to customers, but more welcoming as well.  If you are in need of improvements to your business, but don't have the funds, find out more information on the variety of business loans available for remodeling, interior design, and upgrades.

About the author

Eileen O'Shanassy is a freelance writer and blogger based out of Flagstaff, AZ. She writes on a variety of topics and loves to research and write. She enjoys baking, biking, and kayaking. Check out her Twitter @eileenoshanassy.

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