With a global return to the office quickly approaching, the CEOs of the world’s most influential companies are carefully planning what a return to ‘normal’ will look like. According to the 2021 CEO Outlook Pulse Survey, more than half (69%) of companies plan to build upon their suite of digital collaboration tools thanks to cloud services, more than half (69%) of companies plan to build upon their suite of digital collaboration and communication tools.
Why? The answer most likely lies in the fact that businesses can save up to $11,000 per year for every employee who works from home at least part-time. If you are interested in reaping the benefits of reduced overhead costs, review these three ways to leverage technology to your advantage. For more ways to streamline your business and improve productivity, contact Sixwatch for all your technology needs.
1. Create a Location-Flexible Work Environment with Cloud Services
As a business owner, you know that outsourcing to remote workers and creating a location-flexible work environment is considerably more cost-effective than maintaining a traditional office work environment. The challenge is determining which tools are most effective at reducing operational overhead while ensuring work is getting done. One solution may be cloud services.
Expect lower implementation costs and minimal maintenance. And with consumption-based autoscaling, you’ll only pay for the resources you use. These benefits are key in reducing capital expenses and improving productivity. Your workforce will be able to work, collaborate and securely access the data they need from anywhere in the world.
2. Slash Costly Phone Bills with VoIP
It’s not uncommon to think of your office phone system as an unavoidable business overhead expense. However, if you’ve been using the same telecom technology for years without evaluating newer alternatives, you’re almost certainly paying more than you should. By cutting your landline connection and switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, you can make calls via a broadband internet connection. You can save as much as 50% on VoIP technology, depending on your current system and carrier.
Another key benefit of VoIP is mobility. Your employees can travel anywhere in the world and use their phone to make and receive calls. There are also no additional charges for adding, moving or changing lines.
3. Spend More on Mobile Devices
If you’re looking to slash costs and increase business communication, it’s time to invest in laptops, tablets and other forms of mobile workstations. Not only are mobile workstations considerably more power efficient than desktop computers, but laptops and tablets are also designed to be easy to use. Your remote workers and your bottom line will thank you.
Reach Out to a Technology Partner You Can Trust
When you invest in the right tools, you can reduce your operational overhead costs, increase productivity and achieve your business goals. At Sixwatch, we’ll help you identify the right technology upgrades, implement best practices, be prepared for storms & hurricanes, and empower your team with a flexible, efficient work environment. Contact our team to get started.
