The Latest Technologies Startups Shouldn't be Without
Entrepreneurs like to keep up with the times. But what are "the times" right now? What cutting-edge technologies should entrepreneurs absolutely not go without? We have narrowed down 7 technologies that any creative thinker could use during the work day. So are you up to date?
1. Electronic White Boards
Electronic white boards are designed to make it faster and easier for entrepreneurs to learn, use and succeed. The product looks like a typical white board that you would find in any conference room. The electronic white board's features, however, make it the most updated, high-demand technology for any business meeting or presentation. The board has the ability to scan itself and print whatever is written on it with the touch of a button. Therefore, when you're writing up on an electronic white board during a meeting, those listening to you will not have to take notes. You can simply print off what the white board says for everybody involved. It's efficient, it's fast, it's cutting-edge, and it's something that your office should not be without.
2. HighTower Access Chat Boards
Much like the electronic white board is HighTower Acess Group's Chat-Board; a magnetic glass board for entrepreneur ideas and jot-downs. These modernized glass write boards provide a convenient spot for any entrepreneur to jot down their endless ideas. Chat-Boards come in a wide variety of colors, guaranteed to mesh with the ambiance of any office. Chat-Boards can also include a magnetic eraser, rare earth magnets, market pens and pen trays.
3. Grasshopper Phone System
With all of the fancy technologies we use today, it's easy for entrepreneurs to overlook the importance of a telephone. But if you think about it, you probably use your office phone every single day, sometimes for hours on end. Therefore, implementing a reliable phone system is critical to running a successful small business. Grasshopper is a business-oriented virtual phone system that any entrepreneur would benefit from using. With slick web interface, various available extensions, fax capabilities, hold music control, and the ability to record your own messages by phone, an entrepreneur cannot go wrong when using Grasshopper.
4. Paper Folding Machine
For the entrepreneur who tends to send out a lot of memos, letters, or invitations, a paper folding machine can save a lot of time and a lot of headache. Simply pop your paper of choice into the machine and let it do all of the work for you. When the paper folding machine's task is complete, you will have hundreds of folded documents that can fit perfectly in any envelope. Saves you time, saves you money, saves you the paper cuts!
5. The Best Coffeemaker
As all over-caffeinated entrepreneurs know, there is a huge difference between a good coffeemaker and a not-so-good coffeemaker. When operating in a coworking environment, or even from an executive office, good coffee can perk up the overall attitude from surrounding coworkers. When deciding what kind of coffeemaker to buy, try to stick with a Bosch or Keurig. Both coffeemakers can make single coffees (as well as teas, hot chocolates, espressos, etc.) "made to order".
6. ZoHo CRM
If there is one online technology that a startup or small business should use, it's ZoHo; more specifically, the CRM tool on ZoHo that allows anybody within the organization to assign tasks, create events, moderate campaigns, add contacts, and stay updated with what's going on in the company.
7. iPad 2 (or do you prefer the Xoom?)
Everybody knows that the iPad 2 is a pretty big ideal. Okay, it's a very big deal. Now that the iPad is thinner, faster, lighter and lasts longer, it is a must-have for the entrepreneur that is on the go. Whether you're a Motorola Xoom fan or an iPad 2 fanatic (or perhaps the BlackBerry PlayBook, anyone?), one thing is for sure: it pays to own a tablet. Entrepreneurs benefit from having everything at their finger tips at all times—and an electronic tablet provides that. Text, call, meet, email, tweet, organize, app, download, view, edit, play, write – do anything from a tablet whether you're on the plane, at home, in the office, or at the kid's soccer game.
Looking for ways to update your office? Need to get things done faster? Want your startup to be more organized? Look no further than this list of the 7 latest technologies to improve your business—these are new technologies that no entrepreneur or startup should be without!