Due to the current pandemic, the business world strides closer and closer to an almost fully-remote digital space. It’s essential that companies, even small local companies, adapt to the current digital environment to survive. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Technology has created an ever-evolving array of powerful business tools and assets that, if wielded correctly, can potentially achieve never before seen milestones and goals.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 essential business tools that all businesses (yes, that includes small businesses) should utilize in 2020 and beyond.
1. Project Management Software or Services
Project management software and services allow businesses to achieve a never before seen level of productivity and organization, even if hundreds or thousands of miles away from each other. With more and more companies switching to an almost entirely remote workforce, you’ll want to make sure that you enlist the aid of the many project management software and services available. Check out PC Mag’s list of their favorite project management software to help get your research started.
2. Social Media Marketing Tools
It’s no longer up for debate. Businesses, especially local businesses, need to have a social media presence. While it’s advisable to seek professional marketing assistance when it comes to social media strategy, there are amazingly simple tools, such as Hootsuite, to get your business started on its own. In 2020, companies without a social media presence may be skipped over entirely by potential customers and clients.
3. Cloud-Based Storage
The future of business is in the cloud. Cloud-based storage solutions are rapidly becoming the go-to security and data recovery solutions for companies worldwide, and for good reason. Storing essential data in the cloud ensures that your business is protected from potential cyber threats, data breach, or data loss due to power outages, natural disasters, or whatever else 2020 decides to throw at us. Essentially, the cloud allows your business to continue even after disaster strikes.
4. Video Meeting Software
Zoom, Google Hangouts, Facetime. Learn them. These apps are how most businesses communicate with each other and clients for the foreseeable future. Remote work means that we will have to learn and get used to a new way of communicating, and for businesses to function, they’ll have to adapt. As telecommuting becomes more routine within our everyday lives, functions such as screen-sharing and video conferencing are essential.
5. Updated Computers
You might think it goes without saying to have fully functioning work computers at your offices or business (if you’re still in the office). Yet, many companies neglect to update their computers, leaving them open to viruses and hackers. Make sure that your work computers are updated with the latest software patches routinely and consistently to ensure maximum security and functionality.
Technology can be complicated and confusing. But we promise that you’ll see positive results if you take the time to learn how to utilize and implement these technological tools. As always, if you require aid or assistance for any technical needs, be sure to give the experts at M&H Consulting a call.
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