Technological Trends for Small Business Owners to Watch in 2015

By David Kiger

Introduction

Small business owners must keep up with changing trends to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Recently, a number of trends have come to the forefront as key aspects of small business growth in the coming year. Perhaps the most apparent is the value of cloud technology. Online data storage and software have been available for several years, but more companies will begin to embrace the technology as a way of both cutting costs and making the company’s data more secure.

Tech Trends

Cloud technology allows small business owners to simplify many processes and focus time and resources on other aspects of business.

Mobile technology has also facilitated business in several incredible ways over the past couple of years. Moving forward, companies should consider embracing a variety of mobile payment technologies that allow clients to make payments while on the go. Companies like PayPal and Square have long offered solutions, but with the introduction of Apple Pay, small businesses will come to expect mobile payments more than ever before.