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Expand Your Target Market: 5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Do It

Dr. Pamela Gurley, D.M.
3 min readJan 17, 2024

In today’s ever-changing technological world, businesses must constantly adapt and leverage technology to stay relevant and maintain their competitive edge. Technology (especially social media) has made it much easier for small businesses to reach broader audiences, but are you leaving money on the table by not expanding your target market? Casting a wider net and reaching out to customers who may not have been aware of your business can be the change your business needs to increase sales, leading to greater profits.

Here are five reasons why small businesses should expand their target market:

Diversification of Revenue Streams
If your business is not targeting more than one demographic, this leaves you vulnerable if that particular market changes or becomes less interested in your product or service. However, if you expand your target market, new revenue streams open up. By targeting various customer bases, a business lessens its dependence on a particular group or sector, making it less vulnerable to the volatile market. Diversifying your target market is an excellent way to ensure your business can withstand any unexpected challenges. In the long run, it helps stabilize the revenue streams, which are essential for continued growth.

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Dr. Pamela Gurley, D.M.
Dr. Pamela Gurley, D.M.

Written by Dr. Pamela Gurley, D.M.

Business & Leadership Expert. The Un@pologetic Entrepreneur. Feat’d in Forbes, on Good Morning Washington & Fox5Atl. Connect on IG, FB, & Twitter: @iamdrpgurley

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