Cloud Computing Means Big Savings for SMBs
Any small business owner will tell you that they constantly have two things on their mind: How they can streamline their daily processes, and how they can save money doing it.
Those two things can be accomplished through one solution: Cloud Computing. Tasks that previously stood in the way of an efficient workplace can be simplified and even eliminated through the cloud. Your employees and coworkers can now easily collaborate on projects with ease, and communication is made crystal clear.
Thankfully, small businesses can reap the benefits of the cloud due to its affordability and low start up costs. The best part? The cloud can save small businesses a significant amount, in comparison to what they might have paid for the same functionality using traditional hardware a few years ago.
1. Smaller Initial Investment
The greatest benefit is certainly the pay-as-you-go model that Trapp Online offers. With no contracts, no set up fees, and a 30 day free trial, you can truly test drive the cloud for a modest investment. You don’t have to purchase servers or plan ahead for growth — you pay for what you need, and can scale up or down as your company changes.
2. Lower Energy Costs
When the U.S. General Services Administration switched their 17,000 users from physical servers to a cloud system, they cut their energy use by 90 percent (not to mention reducing their carbon emissions). The GSA estimates that the move will reduce its annual energy bill by about $285,000. Obviously, this is a large scale move, and chances are your small business doesn’t have 17,000 users. Even if your company is large enough to warrant it’s own server, you can definitely benefit from the cloud. Isn’t it costly to keep those machines running? Why not let someone else foot the bill?
3. Boost Worker Productivity
Tired of playing musical chairs when it comes to emailing documents to your accountant? Cloud networks simplify this process by creating a central database. You don’t have to wait on them to check their email or download an attachment — all changes are live in the cloud, viewable to all parties who have been given access. See something that needs changing? Edits are shown in real-time. It’s like you all are sitting at the same desk, looking at the same screen. Sure beats the old paper shuffle song and dance.
4. Access Your Data From Anywhere
By switching to a cloud system, you can access your company’s database anywhere in the world, using your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Many of our clients are in the construction and real estate industry where mobility is absolutely paramount. The cloud allows them to use their software (and ALL of its features!) while out on the jobsite.
5. Streamline Simple Tasks
If you’re a company owner or manager, you probably spend a great deal of time each month checking over payroll, invoicing and constantly updating spreadsheets?
On the cloud, many of these tasks can be automated. By taking the day-to-day responsibilities of running a business and making them easier, you can utilize your time more wisely for creative pursuits to better your business.
If you’d like to see how your company runs on the cloud, try us free for 30 days.