Cloudy with a chance of success

Grazed from Stuff.  Author:  James Scollay.

There’s good news in the latest MYOB Business monitor for businesses who want to boost their chances of success.  The survey showed just 34% of Kiwi small and medium-sized companies have a website and only 16% use cloud computing for business. That means almost two-thirds still have scope to take up these technologies and enjoy the benefits.

Companies that do this have been outpacing their competitors. Those who used cloud computing were 16% more likely to have experienced a revenue increase last year.  In addition to supporting the bottom line, the cloud has helped businesses build a platform for growth…

Business operators using the cloud reported greater freedom to work from whatever location suited them and believed their data was better protected – further supporting productivity and profitability.  SMEs using cloud technology were also more likely to be investing in growth strategies, developing customer relationships, and expanding their range of products and services…

Read more from the source @ http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/unlimited/8879030/Cloudy-with-a-chance-of-success