As wireless internet service has become more readily available to people all across the country, it has begun to change our lives and has made it easier for small businesses to prosper.
While many think of the convenience that wireless brings, you may be surprised to learn about some of the ways in which it's truly changing the world.
Let's talk about businesses first.
It's clear that a company with internet access will have a better chance of sticking around.
From online advertising to social media to simply being able to respond to email inquiries from customers, the internet makes it easier for companies to communicate with their core.
However, recently big changes brought on by wireless have taken it even further.
For example, one company is now offering companies the opportunity to accept credit cards via a wireless application on a Smartphone.
A recent study has shown that businesses who accept credit cards typically make twice as much as a company who doesn't.
While many companies would love the extra income, purchasing the equipment necessary to accept credit cards has been prohibitive for many companies.
Now with this new wireless option, there is a no up front investment required.
Wireless can help companies be more efficient too.
Let's think about a pizza delivery store.
In the past, drivers might spend hours every month pouring over maps, trying to find the most direct route.
While those maps might get them from Point A to Point B, they couldn't warn them of current traffic jams.
Now, those drivers can hop on the internet to not only get a route but find out where the traffic problems are and even if rain is headed their way.
Of course it's not just companies who are benefiting from wireless.
It's now possible for many people to work from literally wherever they want.
Instead of being stuck behind the same, gray cubicle every day, they're able to get out and about and work wherever they feel most motivated and able to concentrate.
For some this means working at the library, for others it means working in a coffee shop.
Now workers have the option to schedule their work around their lives - instead of the other way around.
We also have access to instant information like never before.
In the past, a group of friends who couldn't agree on the name of an actor would simply have to agree to disagree.
Now they can hop online and find out instantly.
When you're looking for the best restaurant around, you no longer have to walk the streets until you find something good.
Instead, you can utilize the most popular review site in your area and find out what others think.
Managing our money has become easier as well, as the major banks have taken steps to make it easier than ever before to deposit money and stay up to date on charges that go through.
One of the most exciting changes in the banking world is the ability to deposit checks without ever visiting the bank.
You simply scan your checks and email them to the bank, or take a photo with your smart phone.
The ability to instantly deposit checks from the convenience of anywhere gives everyone greater access to their own money.
These are only a few examples of the ways wireless internet service is changing the way we do business and the way we live our lives.
As it becomes even more readily available, you can bet there will be new advancements that will make our lives even easier and provide businesses with new, innovative ways to stay competitive.
While many think of the convenience that wireless brings, you may be surprised to learn about some of the ways in which it's truly changing the world.
Let's talk about businesses first.
It's clear that a company with internet access will have a better chance of sticking around.
From online advertising to social media to simply being able to respond to email inquiries from customers, the internet makes it easier for companies to communicate with their core.
However, recently big changes brought on by wireless have taken it even further.
For example, one company is now offering companies the opportunity to accept credit cards via a wireless application on a Smartphone.
A recent study has shown that businesses who accept credit cards typically make twice as much as a company who doesn't.
While many companies would love the extra income, purchasing the equipment necessary to accept credit cards has been prohibitive for many companies.
Now with this new wireless option, there is a no up front investment required.
Wireless can help companies be more efficient too.
Let's think about a pizza delivery store.
In the past, drivers might spend hours every month pouring over maps, trying to find the most direct route.
While those maps might get them from Point A to Point B, they couldn't warn them of current traffic jams.
Now, those drivers can hop on the internet to not only get a route but find out where the traffic problems are and even if rain is headed their way.
Of course it's not just companies who are benefiting from wireless.
It's now possible for many people to work from literally wherever they want.
Instead of being stuck behind the same, gray cubicle every day, they're able to get out and about and work wherever they feel most motivated and able to concentrate.
For some this means working at the library, for others it means working in a coffee shop.
Now workers have the option to schedule their work around their lives - instead of the other way around.
We also have access to instant information like never before.
In the past, a group of friends who couldn't agree on the name of an actor would simply have to agree to disagree.
Now they can hop online and find out instantly.
When you're looking for the best restaurant around, you no longer have to walk the streets until you find something good.
Instead, you can utilize the most popular review site in your area and find out what others think.
Managing our money has become easier as well, as the major banks have taken steps to make it easier than ever before to deposit money and stay up to date on charges that go through.
One of the most exciting changes in the banking world is the ability to deposit checks without ever visiting the bank.
You simply scan your checks and email them to the bank, or take a photo with your smart phone.
The ability to instantly deposit checks from the convenience of anywhere gives everyone greater access to their own money.
These are only a few examples of the ways wireless internet service is changing the way we do business and the way we live our lives.
As it becomes even more readily available, you can bet there will be new advancements that will make our lives even easier and provide businesses with new, innovative ways to stay competitive.
SHARE
