We live in a wireless world. In 2024, you’d be hard pressed to meet any individual who doesn’t own and use a wireless device on a regular basis. In addition to smartphones and tablets, there are numerous technological devices that don’t require plugs and wall sockets in order to operate. Payment terminals are among them. But we’ll get back to that shortly.
Business owners from all industries are taking advantage of wireless technology. Let’s explore how it whips up a wonderful world for us all!
It allows people to work remotely.
With remote technology such as VoIP-based telephone systems, workers are able to conduct business over the phone using their business lines from anywhere they have internet connections. Becoming a necessity during the pandemic, remote work remains incredibly popular today. It is seen as both a convenience and a method of being productive without the distractions of the traditional office space.
“Wireless technology isn’t just about remote machinery,” writes Jeff Lund for the Chicago Business Journal, “Its advantages give workers remote access from anywhere on the manufacturing floor. It’s no longer necessary for workers to be in a control room, at a desk computer or at the machinery site to check on operations. It is now easier than ever before to monitor operations and manage remote sites while on the move.”
It provides free Wi-Fi to customers.
In today’s world, consumers greatly appreciate getting a lot more than just the products and services that companies offer. Naturally, they enjoy receiving excellent customer service too. Growing customer relationships is a key ingredient to business success. In many cases, access to free Wi-Fi is a major reason consumers choose to visit certain shops. As Steven Scheck of Small Business Trends points out, nowadays, people have become increasingly tech-savvy.
“People expect to be connected to the Internet on the go,” he insists, “Therefore, offering free Wi-Fi to the clients who visit your business premises will unlock a plethora of opportunities for your business.”
It improves diagnostics.
By receiving data in real-time, businesses are able to tackle issues with greater urgency. This mitigates production errors and dissatisfaction among customers. Wireless technology makes it so that access to information is always within reach. Problems are either avoided or fixed quicker, as a result. As Lund highlights, with access to greater amounts of more timely data, you can avoid manufacturing issues before they happen.
“When you’re taking full advantage of wireless technology, you can find and fix issues quickly before they turn into big problems that slow or stop operations,” he notes, “Your business benefits from enhanced efficiency, reduced downtime and, ultimately, increased profitability.”
It enables you to process sales anywhere.
At Unity Payments, we believe that the easiest and most convenient way for merchants to accept credit cards is to do so with wireless technology. The Poynt C Smart Terminal, for example, is a wireless terminal that is revolutionizing the ways in which companies process payments. The all-in-one cloud-based solutions also helps you keep track of all your orders and inventory as well as access dozens of reports about your business and its customers – all in one place.
To learn more about it, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-661-3761. You may also email us at info@unitypayments.ca.