{"id":748,"date":"2020-05-21T11:51:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T11:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.up-project.org\/?p=748"},"modified":"2020-05-21T11:51:12","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T11:51:12","slug":"how-to-enhance-smb-management-via-technology-major-affordable-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.up-project.org\/how-to-enhance-smb-management-via-technology-major-affordable-options\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enhance SMB-Management via Technology \u2013 Major Affordable Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"oqeiu64d326a061a28\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/affiliates.milesweb.com\/2325-1-1-18.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img style=\"border:0px\" src=\"https:\/\/affiliates.milesweb.com\/media\/banners\/728x90-MilesWeb.jpg\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.oqeiu64d326a061a28 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.oqeiu64d326a061a28 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.oqeiu64d326a061a28 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.oqeiu64d326a061a28 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.oqeiu64d326a061a28 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Joining the crew of SMB-owners means becoming part of a propulsive market that changes at a fast pace.<\/p>\n<p>The key benefit of running a small business is pure physics \u2013 it\u2019s a small business unit, which can quickly adapt to any changes in the business market.<\/p>\n<p>The main drawback of its small size is that your SMB might not be able to handle some stronger crises.<\/p>\n<p>However, efficient management policies can alleviate such strikes and keep your venture above the water. Employing tech solutions is a wise way of improving your work productivity and enhance your SMB-management. In the next few paragraphs, we suggest using five affordable options for that purpose.<\/p>\n<h2>Remote work and collaboration<\/h2>\n<p>Ensuring a stable budget and a steady cashflow are two imperatives for new SMB-owners. It\u2019s important to reduce your costs in order to put some money on the side and reach these goals.<\/p>\n<p>One of the fastest ways of doing that is to encourage remote work and collaboration. If you don\u2019t have to pay office rent, overhead costs, and travel expenses to your employees, you\u2019ll save a significant amount of money on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to make this work without technology.<\/p>\n<p>As for tech solutions, you\u2019ll need to create a mobile office. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-business-laptops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choosing an optimal business laptop<\/a>, creating and storing documents online, and using online collaboration tools. When it comes to the latter, you can use some popular, simple ones, like Trello and Basecamp, or opt for alternative collaboration tools. Either way, inform your collaborators on time about your choice to give them some time to learn how to use these tools.<\/p>\n<p>These are three prerequisites that will enable you to run your business on the go at minimum expenses.<\/p>\n<h2>Online asset management<\/h2>\n<p>From paying your employees\u2019 salaries to making transfers and filing tax returns, technology can help you run your finances.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the payroll, you should go for one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/285855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">payroll-management tools<\/a>. These options will help you keep all the payments you make to your workers under control. What\u2019s more, it\u2019s a great option for tracking your employees\u2019 bonuses so you don\u2019t forget who is next to be rewarded. Most of these tools, like Intuit Pay or Sage, calculate the taxes and contributions for your workers\u2019 salaries, as well.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you need to add an accounting tool to your tech SMB-crew. Solutions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/best-accounting-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreshBoooks, Wave Accounting or their alternatives<\/a> to automate your invoices, tax reports, and other accounting actions.<\/p>\n<p>Also, make sure to install every financial app you opt for on your mobile phone. This will enable you to keep an eye on your finances on the go and make all the necessary payments in real-time.<\/p><div class=\"zoxty64d326a061ad2\" ><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1998875270506674\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5700030306\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.zoxty64d326a061ad2 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.zoxty64d326a061ad2 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.zoxty64d326a061ad2 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.zoxty64d326a061ad2 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.zoxty64d326a061ad2 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<h2>Online customer service<\/h2>\n<p>Due to the fast tech progress, modern SMB-owners don\u2019t have to pay additional customer support services. Of course, if you think it\u2019s a better option for your business, you can outsource services to have a call center.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you can select one or more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activecampaign.com\/blog\/the-top-11-customer-service-software-for-small-businesses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customer service software tools<\/a>. Most of them come with a basic free package and then you can upgrade to more advanced packages that need to be paid. For instance, automatic chat services that give pre-programmed answers to some common questions are a practical option for every small business.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from that, use the email service to enhance your online customer service, especially email marketing solutions that will help you spread the word about your business to the right business entities.<\/p>\n<h2>Internet SMB-presentation<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve mentioned that email marketing is important for your online customer service. However, this is only the beginning of the marketing possibilities that the Internet provides for SMB-owners.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, mind your website and blog. As suggested by <a href=\"https:\/\/tuispace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web design Houston gurus<\/a>, keep your website simple but informative. For some types of businesses, like hairdressers or craftspeople, a one-page website will, together with social media marketing. Even if you\u2019re launching a larger small business, don\u2019t overdo with your website.<\/p>\n<p>Social media presence is vital for your business. Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The latter is especially important if you\u2019re aiming only at younger audiences. Find out more about using TikTok for business in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediaexaminer.com\/4-ways-to-use-tiktok-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide published by SocialMediaExaminer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another important aspect of the SMB Internet presentation is your video campaign. Launching a YouTube business channel is a smart thing to do, as well as giving more space to video materials on your website. In that light, SMB-owners should learn the ABCs of video editing to produce original, catchy videos.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The final word<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>SMB-management consists of many different features. While every entrepreneur needs to master the traditional skills, like communication with clients and employees or landing projects, there are some new, tech-related challenges, as well. The more useful tech solutions you start to implement, the more productive your business will become.<\/p>\n<p>From remote collaboration management and assets or finances to Web-based customer service and marketing tools, you can count on numerous solutions to improve your managerial skills.<\/p>\n<p>As you start using these options, you\u2019ll see how much time they save and how productive you\u2019re become because you\u2019re using them.<\/p>\n<p>After mastering the solutions from this guide that suit your needs, continue looking for new additions that will enhance your experience as an SMB-owner.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Author Byline: Liam Collins is a tech pundit and Web enthusiast working at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tuispace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>TuiSpace.com<\/em><\/a><em>. He spends most of his time reading and writing about the current affairs in the world of information technology. When he isn\u2019t working, he likes going for long bike rides and walks in nature.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Joining the crew of SMB-owners means becoming part of a propulsive market that changes at a fast pace. 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