Going Mobile: Why Your Business Should Do It

The next time you leave the house, take a look around to see who is on their smartphone. The chances are good that most people will be on a mobile device, whether they are making calls, sending texts or roaming the Internet. If you are a small business that has not yet embraced mobile tech, you are missing out an opportunity to take your team from okay to amazing.

The Popularity of Mobile

Did you know that 64 percent of people in the U.S. own a smartphone? It’s true, and the numbers rise daily. But, you say, I am a small business, I don’t need to know about this. Not true. An organization of any size can benefit from going mobile. Here are some of the reasons why:

More Productivity

When your employees use mobile technology, including smartphones, they have instant access to emails and calls, putting them into better contact with one another and ready to act on the information they receive right away. You will notice your employees’ productivity levels rising, which increases the revenue of your small business.

Better Teaching Techniques

One area where small businesses falter is in training and learning. Now you can take advantage of educational apps that that enable staff to learn the content you desire for them at their own speed and when they allocate the time. Staff can download modules you send to them, and you can now track and test them via these tech components.

Better Employee Flexibility

A huge way that mobile technology is changing the face of small business is by allowing employees to step away from their desks without falling behind on their workloads. Now they can work from home or from anywhere in the world for that matter, and still be available via smartphone or tablet in real time. They can check in while at home or on vacation to stay abreast of developments, keeping your small business on target with meeting its goals.

When you use the latest technology and go mobile, you and your small business as a whole can enjoy many benefits. Going mobile is a great way to continue to grow your company.

Going Mobile: Why Your Business Should Do It Videos

References:

Why You Need to Go Mobile with your Small Business, with Greg Hickman

Going Mobile: Does Your Business Need an App?