Small Business Savings Tips - Part 6

Businesses are evolving and are becoming more mobile. In today's business climate, you are at a disadvantage if you don't have access to all of your files at all times. Services such remote access, online file storage, and online backups can mean the difference between closing the deal and losing it.

Remote access allows you to access your computer from anywhere. GoToMyPC gives you the freedom to work from virtually anywhere. Access files, emails, and presentations from you office computer like you were sitting right there in the office. There is no need to worry about compatibility either because it works through your web browser so it is compatible across all platforms.

Another option to increase productivity is to utilize online file storage from sites like Drop.io and Box.net. This gives you simple real time file sharing. You can upload files to the online server and your associates can access it collaborate with you on the project. All of this is done in real time, giving you the ability to collaborate with someone half way around the world without either of you leaving the office.

A third difference maker is the ability to automatically backup your hard drive to a remote location. For piece of mind, this is worth every penny. We all know that at some point in our career that our hard drive will fail on us and if it is not backed up it could mean the end of your career. Two of my recommendations are Carbonite and Mozy. These services are simple and automatic and run while you're away.

These are just a few of the online tools you can use to increase your productivity. They come at a minimal cost, yet offer a tremendous advantage because the more you can do online the more you can save to your bottom line!