How to Explain the Wonders of Technology in Business Communication
Modern technology has revolutionized how business is conducted worldwide. Innovations in telephone technology, computers, the Internet, and video recording have all made continent-to-continent communication as easy as room-to-room used to be. However, some business people still do not understand technology, and others are resistant to switching from tried and true communication techniques to newer options such as video conferencing.
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Make comparisons between current technology and older technology. A letter can now be sent from the United States to Japan in seconds via e-mail or fax whereas traditional mail could take days or weeks. Telephone meetings used to preclude using visual aids but video conferencing allows people in multiple cities or countries to share full business presentations.
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Stress efficiency. Information is now available instantaneously over the Internet so business decisions can be made very quickly and needed information can be acquired and shared online instead of sending someone to a library.
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Show a cost comparison. While the initial costs of modern technology can be high, the long-term analysis should usually show a cost benefit. Fax and e-mail are cheaper than the shipping costs for documents. Computer networks allow companies to provide employees all over the world with the same files, records, and information so employees can pull up files instantly and get more work done in a shorter amount of time.
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Emphasize the relationship with the consumer. Networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter allow companies to reach their target audiences more directly than traditional ads, and e-mailed communication allows companies to keep customers and clients informed of company business in ways that were not possible in earlier generations.
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