How to use mobile technology to make your business more efficient
Intelligent smartphones help your employees work speedily and in
places that 10 years ago they couldn't. It makes them more
productive and more efficient - but how can you get the most out of
this exciting development? Read on for the answers.
Smartphones are basically mobile computers, and within reason
they can help you complete the same tasks as a basic laptop, PC or
Mac. From a business point of view it means you can manage your
cashflow, run your accounts, update your social media, chat with
employees and customers, and create documents - all on the
move.
How this makes your business more efficient is plain to see:
Whereas 10 years ago being on a train meant you were out of the
office, today you can be 'in the office' whenever you choose to be
- take advantage of this and you'll have a firm footing to compete
with bigger rivals.
Not only this, but the bulk of software that allows to you to
complete tasks is completely free. Social media allows you to
market your business and broaden its reach without any spend.
Cloud-based solutions for smaller companies can cut or remove
completely the up-front cost of technology. Collaboration software
such as Huddle, Hullo Mail and gwabbit are
available for BlackBerry smartphones, on BlackBerry App
World.
These apps and many others like them, often available free of
charge, can extend the value of the BlackBerry
platform. In fact, the first piece of business they win will
have instantly paid for the system.
For businesses with their own onsite email system, the recently
launched BlackBerry®
Enterprise Server Express software allows them to instantly
connect BlackBerry
smartphones to the company network at no charge and without
compromising security.
It uses the same robust security as the market-leading
BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, and includes key IT policies and
features to allow simple yet effective data protection and device
management.
The trick is to keep your ear to the ground. Track developments
in the software world because new free products and new upgrades
appear all the time. Select the best and most relevant software for
your business and use it as much as possible.
If you can save money on bookkeeping, marketing and
communications, for example, you'll stand a much better chance of
making a profit!