5 Useful Gadgets for Small Businesses

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Running a business takes time and energy, so it’s nice to find things that make it easier. It’s also very nice to find things that will entertain you while working. Here is a list of ingenious devices that can not only help you be more effective, but also have your friends and employees ask, “Where on Earth did you get that?”

This one is for those who work in dangerous areas. If you are like Apu, the convenience store owner from The Simpsons, you have probably already dealt with muggings and difficult customers. Defend yourself against fire weapons with this clipboard that also acts like body armor! This Level II protective device is designed to stop up to a 9mm bullet. This clipboard can also hold paper, so you can still fill out forms while protecting yourself!

Identity theft is on the rise, and this is an even bigger problem for business owners than for individuals. Why? Their business is their livelihood. What if competitors got ahold of your records, customer lists, and other vital information? Better to be safe than sorry, sand this is where this hand-held shredder comes into play. Got a check you need to get rid of ASAP? Just put it through this flashlight-sized shredder, and voilà. No danger of your finances being spied on.

Along the same lines as the portable shredder, we have the hand-held scanner. Everybody knows that digital is the way to go to reduce clutter and maximize storage, while improving document organization. With this lightweight scanner, all you have to do is wave it on top of the document you want to scan, and it will send it wirelessly to your computer. Fast, easy, and effective.

Are you worried about the environment and want to reduce, reuse, and recycle? Then check out this amazing gadget. It turns used paper into… pencils! All you need to do is feed your unused paper sheets through a slot, and the machine incorporates glue and pencil lead to make perfectly working pencils. This gadget will not only help save the environment, but also save you money on office supplies!

And last but not least, something that would make the Jetsons jealous. Dictation software has been around for a while now, but many programs suffered from inaccuracy issues and promises that they couldn’t deliver. But different technology websites agree that there is one program out there actually works: Dragon Naturally Speaking. The Professional and Premium versions of this software allow users to dictate text with close to 100% accuracy, send emails, search the Web, and control their computers using only their voice.

With the speed at which technology develops, we are sure to see more mind-blowing gadgets soon. Meanwhile, small business owners can scour the internet and find all kinds of products that can make the workday easy and even fun. Have you tried any unusual gadgets? Let us know in the “Comments” section below.