Utilizing Technology to Realign Work-Life Balance

Running a small business is constant work. Even at the end of a full day, there always seems to be more to do, meaning that small business owners are often bringing work home, running back to the shop after hours, or fretting about taking personal or vacation time.

There are quite a few ways technology can serve as a tool for small business owners to step away from the grind, recalibrate work-life balance, and boost productivity. Here are some ideas for using technology to de-stress and add more time to your day.

Use virtual collaboration – Collaboration apps like Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite put employees and managers in constant contact, reduce process cycles, and enhance collaboration. Working in real-time allows you to get more done during the day and take less work home with you.

Automate, automate, automate – Business process automation, or using technology to automate manual parts of day-to-day work, is a growing practice with more and more tools cropping up to reduce the minute tasks that can bog a business down. Automating things like email responses, appointment reminders, satisfaction surveys and more can help streamline tasks and improve customer experience.

Stay in constant contact – Missing calls from customers or employees can put business at risk. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services and one-touch conferencing allow your customers to bring calls anywhere on any device, making it easier for them to get away from the office when they need to.

For a closer look at these ideas, and to see additional technology ideas for helping your customers realign their work-life balance, read the full article on the Comcast Business Community.