If you have a small scale taxi company on the go but you’re not sure how to grow it, don’t worry - Rome wasn’t built in a day! A small successful venture is the perfect starting point, giving you an opportunity to stretch your entrepreneurial muscles and grow your business, providing you take the right steps.

Here are three things you can do to upscale your small taxi company:

  1. Get Technical

Business-owners should make it as easy as possible for customers to do business with them, and embracing technology is a great way to do this. 4.68 billion people in the world use mobile phones, so taking your business online could be a lucrative way to help your taxi company grow. Consider having an app created in which your customers can book a taxi journey, check how long their wait is and even track their vehicle on a map - all at the touch of a button.

Also, giving your customers the option of paying by card could really boost business for you - people don’t tend to carry cash anymore so you need to offer a digital alternative and adapt in order to stay ahead.

  1. Build Up Your Fleet of Taxis

Like for other small businesses, building up a good reputation is vital for remaining successful; you want customers to  recommend your taxi service to others and leave positive reviews online.

To achieve this, putting your customer’s experience first is vital. A reliable and friendly service will keep your customers coming back and attract new ones too. Also, you want your passengers to feel comfortable and safe. This means putting together a fleet of well-built taxis that are economical, with premium interiors and the very best safety features to protect everyone in the vehicle.

  1. Introduce Private Hire

You could consider introducing a few more services to your small taxi company, like a premium private hire option for longer journeys. If you operate in an area where people often travel to and from train stations or landmarks, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to specialise.

Also, you may want to introduce private hire opportunities for journeys to the nearest airport as this could be popular with businesspeople who are willing to pay more for a comfortable and easy journey.

By trialling some new services, you can figure out which of them prove to be the most successful and even specialise in this area eventually.

Unveil your inner entrepreneur by taking your small-scale taxi company to the next level. First of all build up your customer base, provide the very best services and make it as easy as possible for people to do business with you. Once you’ve secured a strong reputation and loyal customer-base, you’ll be able to grow your small company by adding premium, specialist services to your offer.