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There is a lot of talk in the business world about digitization, but many businesses don’t feel inclined to switch from the comfort of paper to a new system. As technology evolves and software becomes more comprehensive, digitizing documents offers more benefits than hardcopies can. Digital documents have been developed to be more secure and be easier to access. One of the biggest impacts of an electronic documentation system is the significant cost reduction in comparison to traditional document management. 

The on-demand economy has been on the rise for over a decade, growing with the popularity of Uber and Airbnb. Since 2008, it has brought in billions of dollars from consumers who want instant access to services. Over 42% of Americans have used on-demand services, a number that research suggests won’t be slowing down anytime soon.

Email marketing is one of the most effective forms of direct engagement, it’s more than twice as effective as social media marketing. With over 246 billion emails being sent every day, 79% of Americans want marketing emails to be more tailored to their interests. By implementing a segmentation strategy, the ROI of email marketing can grow up to 77%.

Owner portals extend property managers’ ability to serve customers beyond business hours. According to an ApartmentRatings and StatisFacts report, the importance of property management portals reached an all-time high in 2019. The report shows that owners highly value portals because they centralize maintenance, payments, and community in one location.  

Businesses across the globe are turning to cloud-based systems to streamline their operations and maximize efficiency. If your property management company has lagged a bit behind, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Better yet, it’s never too late to jump onboard. But what if you’ve got a stubborn decision-maker who simply doesn’t see the benefits of making this change? The following four advantages should help convince them otherwise.

If you’ve been in business, even for a short amount of time, you’ve likely heard the terms EFT and ACH thrown around. You may have even heard them used interchangeably. But the truth is, while both of these acronyms represent a type of money movement, they are technically not the same. Here are a few important facts to keep in mind.

Staying relevant in the ever-changing property management industry means staying in tune with all the latest trends. For years now the role of technology in the world has evolved. Technology and innovation are embedded in society and business.  Currently mobile technology serves a great advantage for property managers. Beyond offering a mobile friendly website, property managers can leverage mobile applications to streamline business operations.

As a top-tier leader, writing a blog is probably the last thing on your radar. After all, you’ve got a property management company to run. Who has time to write articles? Believe it or not, there are a surprising number of advantages to executive blogging, many of which could help both your career as well as your organization as a whole. Keep an open mind and consider the following:

Ongoing staff education is the lifeblood of any business, particularly in a competitive industry such as property management. The acquisition of new knowledge and skills makes your employees an even more valuable asset and can help position your firm as an industry front-runner. One of the most effective ways to help your team learn and grow is through social engagement. Here are five ways to integrate social into your training strategy.

A recent stat revealed that an incredible 93% of all online experiences begin with a search engine. Where your property management company ranks on those search engines can mean the difference between success and mediocrity. This is why search engine optimization (SEO) is so important. But what if you’re just starting out and have a limited budget to work with? The following SEO tricks are both simple and, more importantly, cheap to implement.