Suddenly Working Remotely: A Small Business Tech Survival Guide shows small businesses how to thrive when they find themselves suddenly operating their organizations remotely. It offers best practices for using SaaS technology and communication apps as well as practical advice based on first-hand experiences of other small business professionals interviewed for the book. Telecommuting, cloud computing and remote working have been discussed in the media for years, but now they are at the forefront of the business world due to the spread of COVID. Anyone doing business today needs to understand how to best keep their business operating while utilizing distributed workers. The book discusses how small businesses need to alter their approach on how they traditionally operate their companies as well as the potential pitfalls to look out for when making the switch to working remotely. When leveraged properly, a remote workforce and the right technologies that support them can maintain their workflow and even help increase productivity.

This book strives to help relieve anxieties caused by disruptions, and offers advice on how to shift to working remotely and how to do it well, navigating the social and cultural changes. It discusses the SaaS evolution and the many tools now available via the internet. Interviews, personal experiences, and firsthand insights back up the information and the best practices that are offered. Cautionary tales of mistakes made by others help steer small businesses in the right direction and help them to avoid costly mistakes. Suddenly Working Remotely: A Small Business Tech Survival Guide helps the reader to better understand the topography of the remote workplace with distributed workers as well as understand the benefits that can come from this change. It discusses topics from digital tools, to strategies on working with clients and managing employees remotely. When put all together, the knowledge and insights in this book can help small business owners to best navigate their way through the remote working landscape, support their employees, and manage their companies successfully.