As a business owner, information must be managed as a resource for future reference. When running a business it is important to know not only how well the business is doing at the current time, but be able to compare and contrast between previous years. Information must be able to be accessed and obtained without any problems, and at all times. To new and existing business owners information can be the key assets out of everything else. For example, when you learn something new you need to be able to remember it for future reference. If you have nothing that would be of assistance in the years to come, you will not remember the information. That is basically how information is the key with business owners. The information the owner stores needs to be detailed and also available at any time. If the owner cannot go to a certain point or year and obtain information, his business may be at stake.
The internet and other sources of technology may be of great assistance in my business by allowing easy communication for all employees and staff. The internet can be hooked up to allow all of the other franchises to have a web chat to discuss current figures, ratings, sales and any necessary adjustments. It will also allow employees to give their feedback and comments directly to the department it is directed towards by allowing access to a company intranet website. To further provide safety and privacy the web site will be secure and also extend technical help and assistance when necessary. On the internet the company can also allow delivery drivers to input their current shipments and expected delivery date and time. This is great for bad weather and changes in schedules. The drivers would simply login to the intranet and update any changes in the shipments and also add com ...