Every other day is seems like someone is pushing us to upgrade something. The ads are blaring “New!, Improved!!, Better Than Ever!” And while that sounds great, there is always that sigh, “oh joy, that thing I just bought x weeks, months or years ago is now obsolete.” Sometimes it seems as though the moment we finally get comfortable using our current technology someone comes out with a different version and we have start the learning curve all over again. It’s no wonder people are becoming change weary. That's why we made our small business inventory system free and easy to use. What's not to love about change with no commitment?
Recently someone posted this suggestion online, “Can we just agree that whatever new movie technology comes out we’re not upgrading from blu-ray? I really can’t replace my movie collection again.” The pain is familiar. Being able to bring movies home on VHS was great. Then it was DVD - even better! Next came blu-ray. Wait, what? Digital download? How many versions of the same movie am I going to be expected to buy? It’s even worse for those early adopters who tried beta or HD DVD. Yes, each incarnation offers some slight tweak that provides improved viewing in one way or another but at some point we just get tired of purchasing new equipment, new versions of content that we already own and learning to use the new setup.
The same applies in business. The “gold standard” is everchanging. Whether it is hardware or software, things are always improving. For the producers, it’s driven by a desire to provide the best possible solutions. Developing new offerings is a critical part of staying competitive. For the consumers however, it results in a constant need to purchase new - new hardware, new software. Often these changes are positive. There is something to be gained by using the most up-to-date offerings. The challenge is the need to learn how to effectively use all this new stuff. Even the simplest of changes takes time to implement and gain that same comfortable familiarity you had with your previous solution. That’s why it’s often tempting to take a “wait and see” approach. Many business owners wait to try new technology, like our small business inventory system, until it’s been tested and approved by others. While there is merit to that approach, the longer you wait to invest in new technology, the less time you will have to use it before the next big thing comes out. That's exactly why we made our small business inventory system free and easy to use. Yep, try it there's nothing really to lose.
At Canvus, we understand the pressure associated with trying to stay technologically current without losing your sanity in the process. To learn more about which business solutions are worth giving a try read our previous posts on cloud computing and process mapping. If you’re in the market for a new small business inventory management system - try Stockpile! Not only is it quick and easy to implement, but it’s also FREE! If that doesn’t ease the pain of upgrading to a new solution we don’t know what will. Get started with Stockpile today and enjoy the benefits of new technology without all the headaches.
