The Broadband Business Advantage
On-phone and On-line
For the business with only one telephone line, this is very important: you can take and make calls and be on line at the same time. VOIP (Voice over Internet protocol) is also being taken up my many enabling them to make voice (and video) calls internationally for trivial costs. .
Saved time = Saved money
Time IS money. The effectiveness of your staff and yourself is critical. To waste time waiting for dial-up, and for long, slow downloading of files, images, or worse, to delay picking up an important communication from a client or provider may be a major cost and limiting factor for your business. Most websites and files are now designed only to be used by broadband users.
The faster, the better
E-mail is now the prime, preferred, method of communication for business. Using a Broadband connection, you can instantly know when an e-mail is received, and respond rapidly. An e-mail can be used to send a quick, small message, or one can attach a large file, be it a contract, spreadsheet, image, or even a sound file. It can be stored both electronically, with quick and easy retrieval, and as hard copy. You have an audit trail of every communication. Your ability to respond quickly benefits client and supplier's perceptions.
A new world
Nowadays, as Broadband speed and carrying capacity is largely regarded as a given, that the dial up alternative will restrict and constrain your business. You will enjoy greater accessibility, for aspects such as marketing, sales, banking, but you will quickly find that the 'phone book, maps, dictionaries, thesaurus, and reference books - and so much more - are unnecessary - you will be able to find what you need more quickly online.
E-training
Improving your skills and those of your staff is essential as technology and legislation and your potential marketplace increases, but it costs time. With broadband, however, study may be done online. You and your staff can study business-related training at work and still look after the business.
Rapid Response
If your business supplies high volume, and/or low value items, your customers will probably want to order online, and/or using phased deliveries. Broadband is a necessity to manage this kind of business. (And Startup Co can assist you with this!).
Remote Working
"Work is what you do - not where you go"
Broadband technology enables you and your staff to conduct business regardless of location. This can bring many opportunities to your business - so we have a whole page dedicated to it - go to the Remote Working link on the side-bar. We can provide sound impartial advice as to how to gain the benefits and manage the challenges of this methodology. To arrange for an advisor to contact you - Email info@startupco.co.uk or call 0845 230 1015 to book your session.
Crisis Management
Should disaster strike - a fire, flood or other damage to your premises that may prevent access for you and your staff - would you be able to continue your business? With Remote Working methodology, you and your staff could work from home or indeed anywhere in the world and keep going. You can even remotely back up files for added security.
Know your costs
Broadband is billed on a fixed rate by most Internet Service Providers and so your internet costs can be predicted.
'Broadband is more than just a nice to have - it's a necessity !'
Contact Startup Co: e-mail: info@startupco.co.uk - Tel: 0845 782 7887