Digitalization of Companies
Digital transformation is no longer an option for corporations. It has transformed the way businesses operate, sell, communicate and develop. As from a semi urban retailer using WhatsApp to take orders to huge enterprises running AI-driven campaigns, digital technology has redefined the business landscape. In short, today being digital is an oxygen for survival.
SME Digitalization of companies
The Move from Traditional to Digital-First Business Models
Just a decade ago, we saw that it was a market of physical presence, word-of-mouth referrals and offline advertising. But today, the customer journey begins online and ends online. That a potential customer searches on Google, and checks reviews through social media, compares prices on marketplaces, and lastly, completes the purchase digitally.
Even payments are now digital – with systems such as UPI transactions are instant and seamless. This end-to-end digital journey has changed customer expectations.
Hence, platforms such as Google, social media channels, e-commerce marketplaces have become the initial point of contact between a business and its customer. Even offline businesses like a clinic, coaching institute or a manufacturer are found online first. That’s why this shift has caused digital visibility as important as the quality of the product or service itself.
Changes Brought in SME digitalization
Digital technology has revolutionized nearly every single function of a business. Marketing, sales, operations, customer support, and even finance are now run by digital tools. Cloud software, CRM software, automation software, and data analytics have made it possible for businesses to run at a speed and precision that was not thought of before.
However, the most important changes is scalability. Even a small brand can now reach a national or global audience without the need to have physical branches. Indian startups such as Flipkart, Meesho are the best examples. So, digital has brought down entry barriers and ensured there is a more level playing field.
Businesses Are Traceable and Data-Driven
digital transformation is characterized by traceability and digital footprints are permanent. Every click, visit, enquiry and purchase can be tracked and analyzed. They know from where the customer originated, what he or she contented him or herself with, how long and what made him or her buy.
This traceability helps businesses to try to make better decisions on marketing budgets and can be guided not by assumptions but by real data. We can state finally that, in the digital world, what is measured is improved.
Why 80% of Marketing is Now Digital
It is estimated that almost 80% of marketing efforts today are digital. This includes social media marketing, search engine optimization, paid advertisements, email marketing, content marketing, and influencer collaborations. What digital marketing gives us that traditional marketing never could. That is the ability to target very specifically and have measurable results.
A small business on a tight budget can focus on a specific city, age group, interest or buying intent and still get tangible results. This efficiency makes digital marketing the key of business growth strategies across industries.
Digital is No Longer Optional for Businesses
The harsh reality is simple. As long as you are not there digitally, you don’t exist in the customer’s mind.
Digital transformation is not about technology only. It is about mindset. Businesses that adopt digital tools, adapt to evolving customer behavior and constantly change, will flourish as a result. Those that do not will gradually disappear from the market.
In the business world of today, the digital is not the future. It is the present. The only real question is how well a business decides to utilize it.
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Author Bio – Written by Dr. Charulata Londhe (Ph.D. with 20+ years of Expertise in Strategy, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship Expert).