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Growing a business can be a daunting task. As small business owners, we often hit a roadblock and can’t seem to grow anymore. Well, here at DataTech Business Centre we see this all the time. We have put together our top 4 tips for small businesses when looking to grow. It may seem counterintuitive, but if you came out of 2020 in a positive, growth may be the best action you can take. Grow Your Small Business Our focus is going to be the automation of certain tasks. When you automate tasks you are able to focus on the bigger picture aspects of running a business. 1. Accounting Automating your accounting process is a huge help and time saver for your day to day. The best way to do this? We recommend FreshBooks. This service is extremely affordable, $15 per month.  What can it do? Everything. Automate invoices, automatically log […]

Thinking of renting a mailbox? It has some major benefits. DataTech Business Centre offers premium mailbox rental services in the Victoria area. Here below you can see some benefits to renting a mailbox with us. Keep your personal address private and obtain a more professional presence for your business. Mailbox Rental Benefits Privacy Don’t expose your personal address to the world. Keep Business separate from your personal life. It’s less stressful and will save you headaches when trying to differentiate. Thieves and hackers getting access to your personal address is a big security issue. With the massive uptick in online fraud in 2021 it’s even more important to keep your personal information secure. Image Look professional, having a dedicated address gives the impression to your clients that you are legit. You can put the address on your business cards without the worry of moving around and updating all your clients, […]

A lot of us are now working from home more than ever before whether we like it or not. Sometimes it can be hard to create a productive workspace. Working from home brings many distractions and many benefits as well. How do you create the perfect virtual home workspace? Let DataTech show you how. The Perfect Virtual Office The Office Sunlight Keep it natural and make sure you get plenty of it. Florescent lighting can cause drowsiness and ruin productivity. No Distractions No TV, no children, no pets. Keep your workspace for work only and your productivity will increase. Simple Do not have too many office gadgets. Invest in a good chair and functional desk. Desk Plants Having desk plants that require little care are perfect for the desk. Keeping plants close by reduces stress and adds some nice greenery. Music Spotify is a godsend for virtual offices, playing relaxing […]

A fundamental element of team building in an office environment is the ability to communicate. For employers ideal communication leads to a satisfied workforce, comprehensive understanding, and a strong team dynamic. For employees, the ability to speak freely with supervisors or management forms a bond of respect amongst the office and ensures all needs are addressed. So with the multitude of communication tools available, which are the best forms of communication in an office space? Inter Office Communication is Key Face to Face The oldest and most time-honoured form of communication, an in person conversation allows for a much more personal approach than an email or text. Not to mention there are elements of delivery that are only possible in person. Body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions say just as much, if not more, than the text of an email. In person meetings provide an organic space for […]