Go mobile!Did you ever get ice cream from a mobile ice cream truck when you were a kid? These days you can get a lot more than just ice cream from mobile businesses, thanks to technology. Medical services, oil changes, spa treatments, veterinary services, and more are all joining the ice cream man on the road.
Going mobile is becoming a popular trend with businesses for reasons pertaining to both flexibility and financial matters. Mobile businesses open up many doors of opportunity since business can be conducted from just about any location.
So how do you mobilize your business? As shared in the above video, if you are going to take your business on the road, there are several items you should invest in first. They are:
- Durable Vehicle
- Dependable Computer
- PDA or Smartphone
- Method for Making Sales on the Road
If you do decide to "go mobile", remember that a mobile business still needs marketing. To be prepared, be sure to always have business cards and pamphlets on hand.
Are you considering "going mobile"? Have you run into any pitfalls with doing so?
About the author:
Abby Johnson is a Video Reporter/Anchor for SmallBusinessNewz.
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Going mobile has many
Going mobile has many flexibility, one being able to operate from anywhere, especially if your playing field is the internet. You could be selling hummingbird solar lamp or West Coast Vinyl window kit.
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I suggest a Blackberry for a business related mobile phone. The emails are instant, the service is great (if you have Verizon), and theyre easy to repair if you damage it. Opposed to an iphone where after you crack ur screen the phone is pretty much useless. The emails arent instant you have to refresh them too.
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