Keeping up with change
If you run a small business, it can be hard to keep on top of running that, let alone the software you use. But it’s vital that you keep up with technology – as the way information is managed has fundamentally changed. For example, mobile devices let you work from anywhere at any time. And connected online software gives you freedom to manage your work in clever and innovative ways.
You might think payroll is unaffected by this, but payroll professionals are always looking at ways to improve payroll tasks. Here are 11 small business trends that are happening now.
1. The move to mobile
One of the biggest trends in technology is the move to mobile devices. Ten years ago your staff would have accessed email and other online information using a desktop computer.
Today they're probably using a smartphone, tablet or laptop. This is important because presentation must be different for mobile devices:
- the screens are smaller
- the method of navigation is different
- user interaction is more direct, with fingers instead of a mouse
- people using mobile devices tend to have shorter attention spans.
So make sure your employees can handle all their payroll tasks using mobile devices. Keep documentation brief and to the point. Ensure everything is accessible and readable on small-screen devices.
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