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Technology has transformed the way that humanity lives. Look around. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers, the internet. They all make our lives better. They also make businesses better. Tech can improve a businesses functionality, outlook, and general operational capacity in a number of ways. There are many kinds of technology out there that you may not have considered which can benefit your business even more. This post will highlight some of them. You may already be aware of some, but others might be new to you.

1.Make Yourself Easy to Find With a Great Website.

2.Expand Your Reach With Social Media

3.Use a Smartphone or Tablet to Stay Connected on the Go

4.Simplify Invoicing With ERP or Online Systems

5.Use a Project Management or Calendar System

6.Consider an Email Newsletter

7.Consider Offsite Storage:

If your business has important records or files, make sure that your computers are running backup software. In the case of a fire or computer crash, backup programs like Carbonite and MozyPro store a copy of your documents securely.

8.Cut Communications Costs:

If your business uses conference lines or has a lot of teleconferencing expenses, you can easily cut those costs. Services like Skype let you set up a bridge to discuss a student’s progress with both the parent and the tutor calling in from different locations.

9.Streamline Payments:

Tracking expenses and paying employees can be as easy as pointing and clicking when you utilize programs like SAP Business One, QuickBooks and intuit etc. By digitizing paperwork you can save time on both planning and execution, which will free you up spend more time on your core business.

10.Make Security a Priority:

Protect your wireless networks with a secure password. Require that employees regularly change their passwords, and that mobile devices have security modes enabled. Ensure that each one has the latest anti-virus and malware programs installed. Any of the major providers from MacAfee to Bitdefender will do the job.

Do you own some kind of shop or warehouse, where you sell products through a front of house system to customers? If so, you might want to consider an inventory management system. This system can ensure that you limit the wastage and paper based mistakes coming from logistics. You can protect your bottom line. See what sells well and what doesn’t. There are many inventory management systems available, choose one that best suits you. If you’re still using older programs or paper-based tracking, you need to change it up. You’ll see your profits rise simply from better management and protocol. It can help increase sales because you’ll know what you are ordering more of.

The cloud is another technological advancement. It provides businesses with the benefit of storing data over an online server. This means you no longer need a server tower, which saves both space and money. It also means you can access your key data from anywhere. This is especially useful for people who are often out and about visiting other companies or clients. They no longer need to worry about losing a USB and they won’t have to lug around an external hard drive. It also means your data is safe from events like fire and flooding. The data is also more secure against malicious attacks such as spyware or malware.

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