The Smartphone Revolution: How it has changed small businesses forever
Introducing the smartphone revolution: All it takes is a simple hand-held device to change the game for small business owners everywhere.
The smartphone revolution is here: A simple handheld device can change everything for small business owners.
Do you have your smartphone and you attached to the hip? Are you awake at night, looking through the notifications you missed? Do you set your phone’s alarm to wake you up every morning, only to go back to bed the next day? You are not the only one. (I’m guilty, I know).
Smartphone adoption has surpassed 80% in the U.S., a 38% rise compared to 5 years ago! The reality is that smartphone users will continue growing and it will be increasingly difficult to part with them.
Reflections on the positive impact smartphones have had on small businesses show that it’s not all bad. There are many reasons for this! It has opened up new opportunities for productivity, flexibility, and globalization.
This is not all. We discuss how smartphones have changed our business practices.
5 Ways Smartphones Revolutionized Business
1. There’s an app for that!
Business owners used cell phones to communicate with clients, emailed contractors using computers, and logged business expenses into filing cabinets. They also managed their accounting software by installing it on their desktops.
We’ve made a lot of progress, to put it mildly.
We think about how we use our iPhones and Android phones beyond what is on the screen. There are many more options available today! Apps allow for instant messaging, and you can scan expense receipts or send invoices with the right app. Smartphones have evolved from a simple phone to a powerful communication tool.
This is a huge win for small businesses. Smartphones can not only streamline your business activities but they also allow potential clients to find you. Small businesses are now easier to find with the help of social media apps.
People can quickly search for you and contact you. They can also follow you on social media to guide them in their purchasing decision. It’s just like the Yellow Pages on mobile.
