We have wireless routers, we have mobile phone systems which mirror the modern office of today and we have access to networks and data 24 hours a day 7 days a week, from almost any place on earth. But are you making the most of it?

Small businesses seem to be in a prime position to grasp the wireless revolution, cut costs and increase productivity, but has it really hit home yet?

While there are many small businesses making full use of the internet, fewer of these businesses seem to be making full use of the mobile office which is available to them, whether you are in the airport, overseas or just lounging around at home. There will obviously be times when you need a break, but if you run your own small business you will need to know when orders come in, when your site is down and other elements which can and should give you the best chance of being successful.

Those successful small businesses which you hear about in the newspapers, in the trade magazines and on the TV are the ones which embrace new technology (so long as it benefits their business and business ethic). The chance to improve efficiency should never be under estimated and while there are only so many things you can physically do in one day, sometimes just to be able to check up and monitor what is happening with you business can mean the difference between success and failure.

The wireless revolution is here to stay and after the recent sale of further bandwidth in the US we can expect bigger and better services to hit the market in the short, medium and longer term. How the business sector react and use these new services will become ever more vital. Respect and embrace new technology but never fear it!