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How niche is too niche? 2 ways to "un-niche" your business

Jun 27, 2024
Discover when it's beneficial to expand your niche, the evolution from niche to generalist, strategies for un-niching like going upstream, downstream, or changing services, and the importance of market demand in expanding your audience.
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  • Expanding your market horizons can lead to growth by targeting different audience segments or diversifying products/services.
  • Recognizing signs of outgrowing a niche is crucial for adapting business strategies and catering to diverse customer needs.

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Expanding Your Niche to Fuel Business Growth

Business owners often agonize over choosing a niche for their business. However, niches can evolve over time and should not be permanent. As businesses grow, they may hit a ceiling in their current market demand, prompting the need to expand who or how they serve their audience. Un-niching strategies include targeting different audience segments upstream, downstream, horizontally, or diversifying products/services.

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