Having a business is not at all an easy task. Many responsibilities fall on the owner’s shoulders. But it is crucial also to acknowledge how rewarding it can be to see your business grow successfully.
Regardless of the focus of your business and which market you have entered, an entrepreneur’s job is to successfully and effectively grow the business forward. And this is undoubtedly no easy endeavour. But it isn’t an impossible one either. You can accomplish many things with the right attitude, commitment, dedication, and passion. The secret – that is not so secret anymore – is that you must keep your ear to the ground so that your business and brand always remain relevant in light of any changes.
As a business owner and entrepreneur, you will encounter a multitude of challenges, and you will have to overcome various obstacles. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance to have the right attitude and see change as an opportunity for improvement instead of seeing it as entirely disruptive and forever-damaging your business. Many individuals are so scared of change and unforeseen events that disrupt the company’s mission that they can no longer keep a clear mind and find a solution or a way of turning such an event in their favour. Therefore, you should be adaptable, knowledgeable, constantly learning and researching the latest events, trends and changes, as well as be creative. And if you think that you must do everything by yourself – you don’t have to. It is crucial to build a solid team of professional individuals, highly-skilled, qualified, and who share the same values with you and the brand. This is how you overcome any obstacle that may come your way.
But, nowadays, everything happens quite rapidly. Even businesses are run on the go. In this case, how can you keep up with everything and stay updated while also meeting with clients and running various errands? Thanks to technology, smartphones have evolved massively in the last few years.
When smartphones first emerged on the market, individuals were pleasantly stunned by their many features and how much these devices have managed to facilitate their lives. But today, smartphones have improved much more, with people being able to take photos of exceptionally high quality, make use of many apps, and even run a business effectively with their help.
For the on-the-go entrepreneur who has to travel a lot and is constantly away doing business, it is of the utmost importance to manage and run their company just by using the smartphone. Here’s how you can accomplish this:
First of all, you should have a separate phone.
Separating professional life from personal one is of the utmost importance. This means everything from having separate smartphones, even different laptops, to keeping the two without interfering with one another. For example, if you work from home, it is also highly recommended to have a designated workspace area in a home office or in any place that is as free from distractions as possible.
For the same reason, it is best to have a different smartphone to use for any business-related tasks. This way, you avoid being overwhelmed with messages from various sources and not knowing how to prioritise them and when to answer them all.
Download all the apps and digital tools your business uses.
Most digital tools used to support business activities are available on smartphones simply because they are created to facilitate business operations and the jobs of many employees and entrepreneurs. So, most – if not all – digital tools you use within your business, from Google Drive, and video conferencing tools like Teams or Zoom, to more specific ones for your accounting and marketing departments, for example, are available as apps for smartphones.
This way, you can simply download them and have access to absolutely everything related to your business and track progress on the go. Apart from the fact that you can see your business’ performance or a campaign’s success without using a laptop or being in the office physically, it is an excellent advantage, making an entrepreneur’s job a bit easier. You can even access your business’ finances if you use the software for accounting that is also available on both Apple and Google Play stores. Managing expenses and tracking or creating invoices has never been so easily done on the go!
Strengthen the smartphone’s security measures.
Cybersecurity is a must in today’s day and age. Given that digital tools, gadgets and new technologies keep emerging at an exponential rate or are significantly improved, the threat of cyberattacks increases. But, worry not! You can, and should, take measures to prevent such attacks from happening as much as possible. This is a must for businesses and individuals as well.
Suppose you are an entrepreneur who needs to be able to manage and run your business remotely and relies heavily on a smartphone’s features. In that case, it is of the utmost importance to increase and strengthen the device’s security measures. Because you have access to sensitive information, such as your business finances or clients’ personal details, it is imperative your smartphone is well protected. Multi or two-factor authentication is an effective method to ensure your smartphone’s security.
Organise your communication guidelines.
As an entrepreneur and business owner, you wear many hats, which means you have a lot of responsibilities, and your tasks vary. From leading your team to finding new collaborators, forming partnerships, thinking about how you can drive your business further, and keep creating relevant products or services, there is no denying you are pretty busy.
For this reason, when you conduct business from a smartphone, you should organise your communication channels and guidelines efficiently. This means prioritising your incoming emails, messages, and calls so that you know when you must reply urgently. Organising your communication channels is not easy, but you can use an app to help you manage this better. Plus, you should definitely use voice technology, especially when there is an urgent matter, given that this feature supports time optimisation.
In addition to this, you should make use of apps that help you make to-do lists and where you can set reminders for specific tasks or urgent matters.
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