{"id":527,"date":"2015-03-29T00:23:06","date_gmt":"2015-03-29T07:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sintelsystemspos.com\/?p=527"},"modified":"2015-03-20T16:23:24","modified_gmt":"2015-03-20T23:23:24","slug":"for-small-businesses-owners-an-ever-growing-reliance-on-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sintelsystemspos.com\/de\/for-small-businesses-owners-an-ever-growing-reliance-on-it\/","title":{"rendered":"For Small Businesses Owners, An Ever-Growing Reliance on IT"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"iStock_000021652636XLarge\"<\/a>Small-business owners all use technology to one degree or another, but they may wonder how they stack up in that regard against other small business owners.<\/p>\n

To answer that question, we recommend that you check out a report issued by the National Small Business Association (NSBA) entitled „2013 Small Business Technology Survey.“<\/p>\n

Just as we share our vast point of sale (POS) experience and expertise with startup owners in order to help them make the best decisions from the very beginning, we at Sintel Systems are happy to share articles, advice and commentary about retail point of sale and technology.<\/p>\n

Writing for LinkedIn.com, Techspert Services CEO Robert McNicholas takes note of the NSBA’s report, which tabulates exactly how 845 small-business owners use technology.<\/p>\n

Here are the highlights of McNicholas‘ blog post, „How Small Businesses Use Technology“:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Smartphone usage by small-business owners was 74% in 2013, up from 57% in 2010.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Laptop usage in 2013 was 84%; 87% used a desktop PC. The numbers were 67% and 76% respectively in 2010.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tablet usage was 41% in 2013.<\/p>\n

\u2022 78% preferred the reliability of a landline for business phone calls in 2013.<\/p>\n

\u2022 50% of the respondents had a Facebook profile and 57% had a LinkedIn account.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Despite the fact that only 28% of the 845 businesses surveyed sold goods online, 82% had a website, but only 18% had a mobile website.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Common concerns identified in the survey included the cost of keeping up with the latest in information technology (IT) and staying safe from hacking, viruses, fraud and ID theft. The report showed that 94% were concerned about IT system security.<\/p>\n

\u2022 44% stated their business was the victim of some form of malicious attack.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Reliance on technology seems to be a growing trend that is unlikely to end soon, as evidenced by the following survey results:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a099% said they were equally or more dependent on their programs and apps than before.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a070% rated technology as very important to their success.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Cloud computing was nascent in 2010, with only 5% of small-business owners using the technology. By 2013, cloud computing use jumped to 43%.<\/p>\n

McNicholas‘ interpretation of the report has technology playing a huge role in running a small business. He closes his post by stating, „Look for the mobile and cloud computing arenas to grow as we continue toward a more wireless world.“<\/p>\n

Read the full Robert McNicholas post\u00a0at LinkedIn.com here<\/a>. The National Small Business Association’s 2013 Small Business Technology Survey may be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more insights into retailing’s relationship with technology, check out our related blog posts,\u00a0Survey Retailers Likely to Triple Mobile POS Social Media Sales by 2018<\/a>,\u00a0Only IT Can Prevent Inventory Shrinkage<\/a>, and\u00a0Shape Or Be Shaped By IT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the only full-service point of sale provider \u2014 from software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support \u2014 part of Sintel’s commitment to our customers and industry is to share ideas and information. Whether you’re a first-time franchise hopeful, a small business owner or an established chain, it’s always smart to stay on top of the latest technology use-cases to achieve financial success.<\/p>\n

We form lasting partnerships with our clients that you simply can\u2019t get from a reseller, allowing larger franchises to grow and providing startups the foundation for future growth from the very beginning by acting as a franchise incubator. Our expertise can help you avoid common pitfalls of entry into this thriving but complex industry \u2014 including the challenge of meeting customer expectations in an age of technological advances.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a first-time franchise hopeful, a small business owner or an established chain, it’s always smart to stay on top of technological, and social, industry trends.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in learning more about Sintel\u2019s POS systems and how our knowledge and support can impact your future success, call us for a complimentary phone consultation.<\/p>\n

Sintel Systems<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is the only direct to end user full-service provider of tailored Point of Sale systems across retail, restaurant and service industries, including\u00a0frozen yogurt shops<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0pizzerias<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0sushi restaurants<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0caf\u00e9s<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0retail stores<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a single source for business solutions, our experienced, knowledgeable team negotiates the complex POS landscape for you to enable you to find the right POS system for your business and budget.\u00a0Hardware<\/span><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Software<\/span><\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Support<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Questions or Comments:\u00a0Contact us<\/span><\/a>\u00a0855-POS-SALES\u00a0www.SintelSystems.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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