Specialising in kitchen fitting is a great way to narrow down your target market and focus on providing quality services. While this differentiates you from other interior designers, it can also come with its fair share of challenges, one of them being expansion.
Expanding a kitchen fitting business isn’t easy, especially if you are based in a low-population area. You will also have trouble finding qualified staff to install kitchen cabinet units and other items if you have more clients than you can handle. No matter the challenge you are facing, these tips can help you to take your business to the next level:
1. Expand Your Market
In a kitchen fitting business, your typical client is someone who needs the entire kitchen revamped. Although you can earn more money from this type of client, targeting such a narrow market will leave you with very little business for large parts of the year. Change your business model to offer more than just a renovation. Start offering specific services for the dining room, cabinetry, cooking area, and more. You can also provide consultation and design plans to people who intend to remodel their kitchens through DIY projects.
2. Expand Your Product and Service Range
Team up with reliable manufacturers that can provide a wide range of solutions for different clients. A portfolio that features different kinds of kitchen designs will undoubtedly be attractive to potential clients. You can also offer storage options for bedrooms and other areas of the home. Be bold enough to introduce any service or product range that can boost your market as long as it is related to your current work.
3. Increase Your Staff
If there are many clients and your work is becoming overwhelming, increasing your staff presents a better chance of growing your business than becoming picky on the projects that you undertake. Analyse the costs of taking on additional staff compared to what you will earn from an increased number of projects. If you aren’t ready to hire full-time employees, you should consider hiring on a part-time basis for a cut of the costs.
Growing your business requires special attention to all the variables in the process. These tips will help you overcome challenges that can hinder you from expanding your kitchen fitting business.