As we wrap up Memorial Day Weekend, I am reminded of how amazing our constantly connected and engaged world is. Even on a day of rest and reflection for most of us, many across the Nation remain hard at work- from the executive checking emails on his Blackberry, to the janitorial staff preparing a building for the coming week. This modern 24/7/365 workday is most pronounced in one group of people- small business owners. For these entrepreneurs, a day of complete relaxation is nearly impossible, with so many variables and areas of concern to keep up with.
That’s why one of our primary goals at Chronotek is to make life easier for small business owners. We understand what it’s like to have a company to worry about 24/7- and why its so important to keep up with all the information that lets you know your business is functioning properly. With this in mind, we have attempted to stay at the forefront of the “always-on” mode of thinking, without sacrificing the ease of use and simplicity that is the hallmark of our system. We have accomplished this through features like our text message and email alerts whenever an employee doesn’t show up for work, and with the recently released Mobile Chronotek that allows you to manage the system through an interface optimized for mobile web browsers.
We are confident that our efforts in these areas have had a positive impact on our customers’ peace of mind, and their ability to stay connected to their businesses even when they aren’t “on the job”. One of our favorite stories here at Chronotek is when a customer contacted us via email and said that he had just done his scheduling and timekeeping- while walking through Disney World with his children. We love this story because it validates so much of what we do at Chronotek, and gives us the wonderful satisfaction of knowing that our efforts made that family’s vacation just a little more enjoyable. For many small business owners, a true “vacation” is only a dream- but with Chronotek’s versatile mobile options, that dream can become reality.
Finally, a word of appreciation for our brave service Men and Women on Memorial Day. No amount of eloquence could adequately express the incredible debt we owe to you all- those who fought, past and present, to defend this beautiful country and all the freedoms we enjoy. Without your efforts, we would not be blessed with the freedom to live and worship as we please, or even the freedom to work and prosper as individuals and entrepreneurs. For your service in the past, present, and future, we thank you.
-The Chronotek Team