As technology advances and becomes the core of numerous fields, more and more small businesses are now depending on it in to manage expenses, enhance efficiency, improve performance and grow profitability. According to 2015’s SMB Routes to Market Study by SMB Group, 29% of all small businesses view tech as helping them to enhance results substantially.

However, keeping up with the rapid pace of technological advancements can be a burden for most business owners, who are already tasked with numerous things in order to keep their companies afloat.

That said, we have created a list of technology categories that business ought to incorporate as principle applications in this day and age.

Exponential Growth Makes Mobile an Essential Technology

It’s safe to say that no other technology has gained such a huge adoption or grown faster than mobile. In 2016 alone, more than 6 billion individuals globally used at least one mobile gadget, a number that’s expected to reach the borders of 7 billion by 2020.

This makes mobile a ‘must have’ technology in this day and age and both budding and existing companies need to incorporate its use in four ways:

  • Web Design
  • Use of all-in-one devices
  • Apps
  • Payment

Mobile Friendly Sites

With more and more individuals using smartphones and tablets to access the internet, small companies can no longer afford to overlook creating mobile-friendly versions of their sites. This is important for two reasons:

1. Search engines tend to reward mobile-friendly sires with an increase in ranking at the results pages.

2. Firms that don’t have a mobile version of their site are likely to lose business as consumers opt for those that do.

Payment Methods

Mobile payments utilization has been on the rise in the past decade. As such, it makes complete sense for businesses to incorporate … Read More

When you think of self-storage units, what image pops into your head? There’s a good chance the picture is either furniture packed and stacked as high as the ceiling, or, one of the storage-related TV shows that’s so popular these days.

Yes, storing furniture in a secure self-storage facility is indeed one of the most common things to do with storage units. However, you’ll find that what you can use a storage unit for is endless.

What you’ll find in this post are the creative and fantastic ways people make use of a self-storage facilities’ extra space and secure surroundings.  This guide from BlueBoxStorage.com will give you a few ideas to consider.

Turn Your Storage Unit Into a Gym

Gyms are busy places, and during peak hours they get crowded. You find yourself not only having to wait to use your favourite equipment, but you’re continually having to wipe off the sweat and disinfect benches, bikes and other stuff that others have used. The result is lots you wish you could avoid at your gym.

However, if you’ve always wanted a private place to exercise, turning your self-storage unit into a gym can make your wish come true. You won’t have to wait to use the weights and other equipment, because it belongs only to you, and you can exercise in private, without having anyone stare at you while you try to finish your workout.

Turn Your Storage Unit Into a Band Practice Space

You’ve always loved plugging in your electric guitar or setting up a drum set and rocking out. However, finding private practice space is tricky. The main reasons are due to space issues and noise complaints by residents.

A self-storage space not only gives you the area that you need, but there are power outlets that let … Read More