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I've made an app to manage stock, clients and register sales + show some reports. Initially my idea was to focus on individual sales reps or small businesses. People that either do those things in an Excel spreadsheet or on a notebook even, or that maybe have no control at all at the moment.

One feature that is different from anywhere else I've seen, is that once a user registers a product, they can opt for this product to be shared. So the app will have a collaborative list of products already pre-populated. (In the likes of MyFitnessPal)

I know best way to start is "cold emailing", reaching out, etc. Any suggestions on how to do it for a public like this? Or even suggestions of a better niche/public?

I did run some facebook ads, 200 clicks in the ad, not a single signup ๐Ÿ˜… So either audience was completely off, or landing page was total crap, or both.

This is not a self-promoting post, so no link to it in this main post, but more than happy to share it in the comments for opinions/roasting.

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[โ€“] bis_takes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I agree that small businesses would be the right starting point. I think you need to identify types of business where a CRM + inventory mangement is all that is required. Then what sets your product aside from the other CRMs with inventory management (which often have many other features) out there?

There is bound to be a gap in the market as most of the popular software is a "one size fits all" so will not be a best fit for some businesses. If you know what businesses you are targetting it makes it easier to decide where to advertise. The collaborative list of products would make it easy to get up an running and is a great USP although would businesses want to share their product information?

I also feel like business owners and sales reps are not going to be on/expect an ad for a CRM on Facebook.

As for ideas for advertising: Cold emailing/calling, LinkedIn ads, Monday.com did well with their Youtube ads, exibiting/visiting trade shows for target businesses, networking events. These could all be options to get some initial customers.

As with lots of internet advice, I am not an expert but do have some experience in the area. Good luck with your app.

[โ€“] Ok-Opinion-1364@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks for your reply and insights!