When your small business is not doing nearly as well as it should, what options do you have on the table?

For one, you can review everything from top to bottom to see where you may be having trouble.

You might also figure out that finances are what are holding you back. As a result, you look for a way or ways to improve your financial standing.

The bottom line is making sure your small business gets the financial shot in the arm it needs to get going again.

Is Money the Main Issue?

In looking at where your small business is having trouble making a go of it, money may be the main culprit.

If this turns out to be true, what will you do?

One consideration would be to go online to see how to get funding for business needs.

Yes, the idea of a small line of credit, loan and other such options may be exactly what you need to select from.

Do your research to see which provider has the best available terms. Also look at how many years they have been in the funding business. Last, review their customer service record. You may be able to get some feedback from other small business owners like you on this.

The bottom line is dealing with your money issue and getting it corrected before it is too late to do anything.

Are You Dropping the Ball on Promoting Your Business?

Another reason you may well be struggling is you are not doing enough with promotions.

With that in mind, take the time to see how you can beef up such promotions. Among the possibilities would include:

• Traditional email – Although texting is something more businesses are turning to, emails work. Make sure those who want to get your business emails are receiving them. 
• Social media – Also make sure you are doing all you can with social media. You should be on several social networking sites. If you are not on any of the big ones, change that. Social media is a great means of getting your promotional messages out to the buying public.
• Customer testimonials – Have you been doing anything with customer testimonials? Such testimonials can also help you to reel in more business. Find some willing customers to promote your brand for you. In return, give them a discount on the next time they shop with you.

Those are but a few of the options you should be working with as you look to give your small business a shot in the arm.

Do You Have Enough of the Right Technology?

Finally, how good of a job are you doing with deploying tech in your daily business approach?

The right technology can go a long way in helping you make inroads with consumers.

As an example, do you have a business app? If not, now would be a good time to consider getting one.

Having a business app allows you the ability to have 24/7 exposure to consumers. Now, what business owner would not like that?

Go online and explore app agency providers until you find the one best situated to help you grow your brand.

When your small business needs a shot in the arm, where will you begin first?