How to Prevent Bad Weather from Shutting Down Your Business
Oh the weather outside is frightful, and the damage it has been causing to the business world is far from delightful. Winter weather means harsh winter storms. Torrential downpours, blizzards, ice and snow showers all have been a contributing factor to loss of productivity and money for many businesses.
Unrelenting weather is no excuse as to why a business must close down. Innovation in technology has provided businesses with tools allowing them to take a stand against Old Mother Nature. Allowing employees to work remotely through web and video conferencing gives businesses a safety net which not only will protect the business financially, but it will also protect employees from having to face dangerous conditions.
Web and video conferencing provides many benefits to businesses looking to curtail the negative impact poor weather has on day to day operations. Web and video conferencing allows businesses to minimize disruptions and keep business running as normal during winter months.
Snow and icy conditions lead to airline flight cancellations or the closing of airports. Many businesses with employees traveling on a regular basis, often find key employees stranded at the airport terminal. Web and video conferencing allows companies to hold face-to-face meetings with customers, clients, prospects and fellow workers - no matter where they are located.
What happens when a competitor is located on the West Coast and you are on the East Coast? The West Coast weather forecast reports conditions to be in the 80's and not a cloud in the sky, but the East Coast weather forecast predicts the blizzard of the century forcing major highways and transportation closures. With employees not being able to make it into the office, your competitor takes full advantage of your downtime. Since your clients can't get in touch with you, they contact your competition and take their business elsewhere. This can cause many setbacks and financial hardships for companies in industries where the competition is fierce.
When Mother Nature is at her best, creating a safety net by implementing web and video conferencing not only allows businesses to stay productive, but also ensures a safe work environment for employees. With web and video conferencing everyday business can proceed as usual.
Unrelenting weather is no excuse as to why a business must close down. Innovation in technology has provided businesses with tools allowing them to take a stand against Old Mother Nature. Allowing employees to work remotely through web and video conferencing gives businesses a safety net which not only will protect the business financially, but it will also protect employees from having to face dangerous conditions.
Web and video conferencing provides many benefits to businesses looking to curtail the negative impact poor weather has on day to day operations. Web and video conferencing allows businesses to minimize disruptions and keep business running as normal during winter months.
Snow and icy conditions lead to airline flight cancellations or the closing of airports. Many businesses with employees traveling on a regular basis, often find key employees stranded at the airport terminal. Web and video conferencing allows companies to hold face-to-face meetings with customers, clients, prospects and fellow workers - no matter where they are located.
What happens when a competitor is located on the West Coast and you are on the East Coast? The West Coast weather forecast reports conditions to be in the 80's and not a cloud in the sky, but the East Coast weather forecast predicts the blizzard of the century forcing major highways and transportation closures. With employees not being able to make it into the office, your competitor takes full advantage of your downtime. Since your clients can't get in touch with you, they contact your competition and take their business elsewhere. This can cause many setbacks and financial hardships for companies in industries where the competition is fierce.
When Mother Nature is at her best, creating a safety net by implementing web and video conferencing not only allows businesses to stay productive, but also ensures a safe work environment for employees. With web and video conferencing everyday business can proceed as usual.
