We all like to think that we are multitaskers - well at least many of us do. It makes us feel good to say that we were able to handle several things at once. Just like Stockpile, free inventory management software from Canvus, we think we can handle multiple people (users) and things (inventory transactions) at a time. Experts tell us that multitasking is a myth, however.There are countless studies that show that if you are trying to complete two or more tasks at the same time you are not actually performing your best at either one. With your focus split you may be able to achieve passable results but you could have done each task better if you did them consecutively. What if you could accomplish more than one task at a time, and still focus completely? Technology makes this possible.
As I write this blog post I am vacuuming my living room.No, I’m not typing one handed as I balance a laptop on the vacuum handle.I’m sitting at a desk typing while my Roomba systematically transverses my living room. Roomba’s focus is single-minded. It will continue making passes across the floor until it sense that the area is clean or until it needs to recharge. I am able to focus completely on my writing, save for the background hum. Two tasks, but only one that requires my attention. Attention is key. That's why one user can do but one thing in Stockpile, free inventory management software, at a time. Even though users can operate concurrently each user can only accurately focus on one button click at a time. Many users all a once is not a problem But one user making many decisions at once is most likely going to cause a re-do!
You can achieve the same full focus multitasking capabilities for your small business by choosing the right software and other solutions.If you’ve been following our series on technology for your small business you know that we covered a number of different solutions that can help with a myriad of business tasks. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not it’s worth it to give some of these a try, keep reading.
Regardless of what industry you’re in, there are some tasks that you have to do that you don’t particularly enjoy.Look into “outsourcing” those tasks to technology first. Removing an item from your to-do list is always a good feeling, but removing an onerous task will make you twice as happy. Whatever it is; payroll, taxes, inventory, scheduling; there is a software solution that can make these tasks easier. Knowing this is exactly what led us to build our free inventory management software. Some things are just better off done by computers.
Many people are hesitant to try new technology because they think it will be too complicated to use. Solutions today are very intuitive and user friendly.They also come with customer support so that if you do run into an issue that you can’t solve on your own, help is available.Yes, it takes some time and there often is a cost associated with transitioning to a new system, but in the long run implementing solutions like these will save you time and money. Technology can make you more efficient.It can create the records that you need to complete numerous long term tasks that many business owners overlook because of the inherent difficulties in keeping track of all the different aspects of your business. Technology can compile the reports and statistics that you need to have a clear picture of your business and the direction that you should be heading to further your growth. And it can do it all while you are focusing on something else.
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We hope by now that you are using Stockpile for your inventory management needs.If you are, you know how easy it was to get started with our free inventory management software and how powerful of an automation tool it is. We are constantly improving our solution and adding functionality for your small business. Now that your inventory issues are managed you are free to focus on other things.What technology are you going to try next? Hopefully it's our free inventory management software for small business!
