The internet revolution has created a whole host of industries that never existed before. And with it, manifold opportunities have sprung that allowed individuals to think big, look beyond their borders and do something that can make a difference. This sense of empowerment has allowed many individuals to entertain the idea of starting their own business and becoming their own boss. Joining the workforce as an employee has become a mere second choice for them. Now that technology has made almost anything possible, today’s entrepreneurs are in a much better position to conquer any industry he/she chooses to.
For example, the fastest growing industries today are dominated by high-spirited entrepreneurs. Among these industries are: Green & Sustainable Energy, Personal Care, Online & For-Profit Education, Mobile Apps, Social Network Games and Business Process Outsourcing.
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As a successful entrepreneur, it is important that the technology that supports your business complements the qualities and strengths that you possess. These indispensable qualities include:
Using cutting-edge technology as a way to differentiate
Technology is a great leveler for fast-rising entrepreneurs like you as it allows you to compete with the ‘big boys’ on an almost equal footing. In some cases, you can even have greater advantage against your bigger, more established competitors as you can quickly adapt to the needs of today’s dynamic business environment. To complement that, Canon’s interactive solutions make for a smart choice. For example, Canon multimedia projectors are equipped with UST projection that offers large screen images, even where space is limited. Canon XEED projectors, on the other hand, provide stunning picture quality of larger installation projectors with the plug-and-play convenience of portable models. And to round up, Canon network cameras are equipped with intelligent features such as motion detection, image uploading, and can be freely operated by remote control giving you that competitive edge that makes a difference.
Scalability: The secret to grow at your own pace
As a savvy business owner, you do not want to overspend or over-allocate your resources on things that are not yet needed. However, should the need arise; you want to be able to respond quickly and address the needs almost instantaneously. To this, Canon Business Solution’s uniFLOW software fits perfectly. Designed to save time and money by providing effective controls over entire print fleets, a uniFLOW solution can be built ‘from the ground up’ with several different components that can be utilised based on specific business needs. It can be scaled up (or down) depending on your business needs and can be integrated with existing office systems. uniFLOW offers one central platform for all PC-based and mobile print requirements to effectively link your staff, third-party contractors and even important guests to the print network.
Smart use of resources: More for less
Cost-efficiency is the hallmark of every successful entrepreneur. Not just the ability to ‘make both ends meet’ but the ability to make smart investments where it makes sense. That’s why savvy entrepreneurs always rely on technology that provides an excellent value for money. The way to do this is to invest in cost-effective solutions that offer complete value to your business.
A great example is Canon’s new generation imageRUNNER-ADVANCE (iR-ADV). What if you have machines that allow you to automate frequently done tasks and help boost your office productivity along the way? That’s exactly what iR-ADV offers. These smart devices can be configured to enforce automatic black and white and double-sided printing for internal office documents such as emails or draft sheets. Colour output can also be deployed only when needed.
Another smart idea is to enhance your mobility so you can do business no matter where you are. To this, Canon imageCLASS MF8580CDW is right for you. Imagine what you can do with the ability to print important documents from tablets or smartphones with Canon Mobile Printing App, Apple® AirPrint™ and Google Cloud Print™ support. Surely, the value it can bring to your business is immense.
Ability to cater to different kinds of customers, regardless of industry or location
At this stage, two of the biggest advantages that you could probably have against your competitors are flexibility and agility. And what better way to translate these into tangible benefits than to make sure that your technology partner is equally agile and flexible. Canon prides itself for its ability to offer complete line of business solutions that are flexible, fast and works seamlessly regardless of industry or location. From Business Printers to Document Scanners to Multimedia Projectors and Network Video Solutions, Canon’s leadership in empowering entrepreneurs never wavers.
Perfect Match
In today’s business environment, flexibility and the ability to adapt to any situation is highly valued and is in fact, the number 1 reason for success. The ability to Think BIG, provide innovative solutions to your customers and continuously offer them reliable and cost-effective alternatives will make you succeed faster than you ever dreamed possible. To this, Canon Business Solutions is the most perfect fit for you.