Wondering what’s the latest technological update that could help improve your daily routine? No, it’s not an app, or any one of the new gadgets that Google is working on. It’s the latest in business card scanning. While it may not be the newest smartphone model, AmbirScan Business Card will streamline your workflow and make life that much more simple.
The marketplace is constantly changing. Are you adapting your marketing strategy as well? While we don’t advocate ditching tried and true tactics to follow fads, it is important to be aware of new marketing technologies and trends that can give your small business a real boost.
What’s the hardest part of running a small business? Getting paid. While most entrepreneurs are passionate about their product or service, they don’t always show the same level of excitement for accounting. Thankfully there are a host of tools available to make the process easy, if not enjoyable, and today’s small business software does more than just generate invoices. Most offer monthly subscriptions at a variety of price points, depending on your business size and needs. Online bookkeeping platforms offer the flexibility and convenience of access from anywhere, anytime, and the security of cloud-based backup.
The healthcare industry has gone digital and it’s not going back. So it makes sense that healthcare marketing has gone digital as well, with hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and individual healthcare providers turning to social media to boost their brands. According to a Pew Research study, 80% of social media users are looking for health information, and nearly half are searching for information about a specific doctor or health professional.
The age of wearable health tech has arrived. What was once a novelty or a fun fashion statement has now become a legitimate tool that can monitor health conditions, improve outcomes and even save lives. Not surprisingly, the wearable tech market is booming – growing 27.5% in 2018, more than double the 10.3% growth achieved in 2017. The global market for wearable medical and healthcare devices is expected to reach a staggering $27.5 billion US by 2026.
In today’s small business environment, time and budgets are tight. Getting maximum bang for minimum bucks is at the top of every entrepreneur’s “must-do” list, so it’s important to focus your marketing resources where they count most – the digital sphere.
Whether your business is a large corporation, or a one-person shop based out of your home, there is one tech tool your company can’t live without – a scanner. A good quality scanner helps you operate more efficiently, saves money, reduces paper waste and helps you create secure digital copies of all your important documents. But with all the options on the market, how do you decide which scanner is best for your business? The decision comes down to four key factors: size, speed, functionality, and interoperability.
The internet can provide a wealth of creative ideas, valuable information, useful tips, and sage advice, but only if you know where to look. A Google search for “small business blog” turns up a whopping 3.6 BILLION results in 0.74 seconds. So where should the entrepreneur with a search for shared knowledge turn? Fear not – we’ve done the searching for you and are happy to present our suggestions for the top 10 blogs all small business owners should be following:
Did you resolve to be more productive this year? New year’s resolutions can be a great motivator at the start of the year but let’s face it; few people manage to successfully follow them through. Your company and your customers count on you to operate at peak productivity all year round. Luckily, there are a number of great apps and programs designed to help you do just that.
The holiday season is upon us, as is the annual pressure to find the perfect present. If you’ve got a small business owner on your list you’re in luck. Though you can’t buy them a few extra hours in the day or a little more sleep – because let’s face it, that’s what they really want – we do have 10 great gift ideas for the busy entrepreneur in your life.
