Congratulations! You're in Business! Are You Ready for a Mobile App?

Now your business most likely has a website, however does it have a mobile app? Wait a minute, before we even dive into that, does your business need one at this moment?

Do You Need an App?

Honestly, not every business needs an app right now and that's ok. Here's how you know if you do not need an app right now:

• You just started your business and still building your customer base
• You don't have steady income or ROI (Return On Investment) yet
• Your website and social media are working fine. Hey if it's not broke don't fix it.
• You're simply not ready for an app, and that's fine as well.

Please understand, I am not saying your business does not need an app, so don't ever look into getting one; I'm saying not right now. Remember, mobile apps can be expensive.

Check out my article How Much Does a Custom App Really Cost? to learn more about app pricing.

Timing is important.

When You're Ready for an App

If the statements above do not apply to you, you may be ready for a business app. Remember the decision is yours, do not feel obligated to get a business app.

You may be ready for a business app if:

• You have a good customer base, however feel disorganized
• Your customers or orders are getting lost
• You're ready to be independent of website domain services
• Your DMs are overwhelmed with customer questions, bookings or orders
• You want to quickly notify your customers
• You want to better schedule work or clients
• A lot of manual work is eating your time
• You want to stand out from your competition
• You're expanding your business
• You want a direct line to your customers that YOU own and control
• You're ready to grow your business with your own app

"Ok Ashlee I'm Ready for an App! Let's Get Started!"

Hold on there buddy.

Before you start diving in, make sure you know the app you want. That makes the developer's life much easier and smoother.

Also, as thrilled as I am to work with you, please do your research, my work included because I very well could not be a good fit for you, and that's ok!

There's someone for everyone.

Make sure to do a thorough search for your developer to make an app.

What About AI Tools or Template Apps?

If you want to use AI tools or template apps, stay tuned for the next article AI vs Template Apps vs Individual Developers (Indie Developers).

I'll do a deep dive on all three and explain the benefits and when it's appropriate to use them.