Getting Appy Won't Make You Happy
Photo Credit: JHaymesisvip The amount of information that we have at our fingertips can be startling. Thanks to our trusty smartphones, We can now find the answer to anything in just minutes, Instead of a brain we just use Google, and we've got pages of apps for everything to keep us informed & entertained. This progression of technology is a great thing and a lot of this new tech has the potential to transform your business for the better, however it could also leave you dazed and confused if it is not used correctly. Apps are a great example of this. Many small business owners are made to think they are tech savvy because they have downloaded pages of business related apps. While many of these tools are useful, they can actually be a hindrance on your business by keeping your business compartmentalized into multiple programs on your smartphone. Eventually, your business records will become quite a mess because your business data is divided into all these apps. Due to this App Overload, many business owners are using a different app for each business function: - One for Receiving Payments - One for Invoicing - One for Expenses - One for Income - One for Trip logs - One to Sign Forms - One to Schedule Appointments - One for Scanning Docs - And The List goes On..... By choosing to use a different app for each business function, your business will most likely experience a serious slow down due to the amount of time you spend disengaged & glued to your phone. Not to mention the fact that your business image is now shifting from a confident professional to a texting teenager.
