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BYOD is an easy way to increase mobile productivity. With our 5 tips and free resources, creating a successful BYOD policy for small businesses isn’t tricky either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In times where the workplace is more mobile than ever, BYOD (Bring your own Device) is a simple, cost-effective way to increase mobile productivity.

While some workers might have relied solely on their company-issued laptops and workstations to complete their daily tasks, it\u2019s no surprise that more and more are reaching for their own smartphones and tablets instead. And in other industries, like on the factory floor, it is becoming more common to see smartphones and tablets in the hands of workers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These more portable, smaller devices are often just as powerful, and sometimes even more so than their foldable counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And thanks to the abundance of cloud applications and web apps, most users can already access all the applications and resources they need from any device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Support BYOD in Your Small Business?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most IT decision-makers will already know that employees are using their mobile phones to access company resources, work on the move, or to interact with other employees or clients. This unregulated usage present a security risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elsewhere, BYOD is perfect choice to improve the productivity of workers for small businesses operating on a tight budget. As workers are using their own devices (or are paying some of the device costs), BYOD works out as a low cost method to improve mobile working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By introducing BYOD with a formal BYOD policy in your small business, you are not only giving workers greater freedom over how they work, but it also makes sense from a security point of view: A BYOD policy is a great way to establish an adequate framework for GDPR compliance<\/a><\/strong> and for keeping data secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/br>Never heard of BYOD?<\/strong> Start off with our free eBook<\/strong>. Even if you know BYOD already, much has changed over the last few years. We examine contemporary BYOD and offer a GDPR checklist to help you plan the necessary data security measures.
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5 Tips for a Successful BYOD Policy for Small Businesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A clearly planned BYOD policy for small businesses<\/strong> is an essential requirement. If you\u2019re wondering just exactly how you\u2019ll achieve this for your small business, consider our 5 tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Plan a BYOD Policy That Lines Up With Your Goals First<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to effectively communicate the most important aspects, like acceptable use, to your team members, you require a clear BYOD strategy. There is no single BYOD scheme that is suitable for all small businesses. It should be created with the specific goals and priorities of the company in mind. Here are common questions that arise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n