iPad as a Business Tool, Blog 4
As a sales associate, would you use the iPad? Katrodia, who sells appliances, actually does. He finds it more useful compared to information sheets, and flyers. When assisting customers he just whips out his iPad, like a clipboard, to show his customers details on products. Not only that, he can easily access the internet and compare his appliances to the direct competition. This also seems to reduce the consumption of paper products, therefore saving a few more trees and our environment as well. This technological leap for sales people is very creative. “Katrodia has ditched paper brochures in favour of his iPad, which he uses to show up-to-date PDF versions of brochures as well as to access manufacturer websites, print invoices, set up deliveries, create quotes and access his company’s systems.” You also can’t forget the wide range of opportunities this presents in the world of applications as well. I can predict new applications consisting of business, sales, and marketing oriented assistants. Technology is truly shaping the retail world as we know it. Just for example, I use touch screen technology, where I work, at Chapters. It allows me to quickly access inventory, and help customers search for specific books. Now the iPad is making advancements. What comes next?
Source: CBC Small Business