Benefits of remote access for small businesses

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With a small business, it’s important to note that remote access isn’t something that will only be beneficial for larger corporations. A lot of small businesses are finding that when they can access office files and resources remotely it provides a lot of benefits for the business as well as for employees. Supporting flexible and remote working is an obvious benefit, and by using remote access it means that the business will still be able to keep up to date and catch up, in this post-pandemic era. Remote access solutions are something that can benefit your small business, and they don’t have to be things that are expensive or out of your budget.

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Flexible office solutions

One of the big costs that a business will have is the office space that they occupy. With employees who work flexibly and work remotely the majority of the time, you can reduce the office space that you use, if you need one at all. If there are fewer workers that need a desk space, the cheaper or smaller place that you could rent for an office, if at all. As the site https://physicaladdress.com shows, you don’t have to have a physical office space to be able to get business mail, neither do you need to include a personal address on a business website. If you do decide to go down the route of getting rid of the physical office, then you have real flexibility as well as more adjustable office solutions.

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Talent recruitment

If you work flexibly and run this across the whole of your small business, then it improves the talent pool that you can reach when it comes to recruitment. Normally, the talent pool for a business only extends to people who live in a commutable distance from the office. However, if you work flexibly and allow employees to work remotely, then it increases the geographical location of potential candidates. You can really choose the best people that apply, rather than having to choose the people that apply only because they live in the vicinity.

In a similar vein, you can also have continued access to existing staff. If they’re moving home to a different part of the country, they don’t have to leave working for you when remote access is implemented. Another benefit for business and the business budget.

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Collaborative working and resource sharing

When you have a remote working business, you can work with colleagues on a collaborative basis, as well as externally with clients, third parties or suppliers. When you interact remotely, it helps to save time on travel, save money and improve productivity on the part of all involved.

Using remote access and accessing something in the cloud for document sharing means that you can share work with others, wherever they are in the world. As documented here, https://workplace.com/cloud-collaboration, cloud collaboration can be something that can really benefit business and be a good thing for employees too. You just need to think outside the box and it will help to make a difference to how your business works.

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Things to put in place when setting up your new small business

Things to put in place when setting up your new small business | H is for Home

Setting up your own business

When starting up your own company, the work needed can be hard, but the end result is usually worth the struggle. Here at H is for Home we know what it’s like to be an independent business and we love to be able to bring individuality into homes, which is something we love to do when it comes to our vintage décor. Learning about your products and what you really want to achieve is a great place to start when setting up your new small business. Therefore, we decided to create some tips to help you if you’re planning on setting up your own small business.

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A website

If you’re looking to start up a small business, a website can help to attract potential customers. A website is important as it offers a place for your products to be purchased, a way for potential customers to get in touch with you and so much more. Having a website also offers a sense of security for those who are looking to buy from you.

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Packaging

Perfecting the art of packaging is key to making a good first impression as a new small business. By using packaging which can be recycled, like what Lil Packaging offers, allows the consumer to dispose of their packaging with ease. They offer a number of different types of packaging in different sizes, all of which are plastic free.

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A marketing plan

Working out how you’re going to market your business is key, deciding how your marketing budget is going to be used to maximise the results before spending it. If you make a plan of what you’d like to achieve in terms of sales targets, follower numbers, unique users, clicks etc, it’s beneficial to set goals to work towards.

If you need help with creating a marketing plan there are plenty of people out there willing to offer advice on where to get started. Check out digitalspotlight to know more about digital marketing.

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Social media

Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are free services that should always be utilised as a small business; not only does it allow you to promote your business and products online, but it also allows you to interact with potential customers and help them to get to know you and your business better. You can share customer reviews, respond to any queries and issues as well as distribute any news or updates.

Some other helpful tips:

  • Getting business cards can be useful for events and for sharing your contact information. Although these are not essential, they make a good, and lasting, first impression.
  • Prioritise your budget where it needs to be most, whether you can only put a small amount into marketing and more into product production, you know how and where your money needs to be split.
  • It’s OK to ask for help if you feel like you’re struggling, there are plenty of others who have been in the same boat as you and would be happy to lend a hand; that could be professionals in your sector or even free advice from places such as the Citizens Advice Bureau.

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