Posted: 6th September 2024 | Back to news feed
Using technology in the workplace is now very common in businesses. We take technology for granted, but we are lost when it isn’t there. Businesses often conduct activities such as administration, communication and stock control using a range of technological methods. Technology has trained us all to expect faster response times; quicker answers to questions, speedier actioning of requests and instant news and information.
Not everyone who wants to work with horses wants to run a business, but livery yards often evolve from a personal passion for horses into a business that demands learning new skills, like accounting, payroll, record-keeping and staying on top of relevant and often changing legislation. Livery yards are much like any other business; there are people, there are customers, there are suppliers and there are complex relationships revolving around the care for and welfare of our equine friends.
Mobile phones have changed the way we do business. We are no longer tied to our desks, but free to roam and this has been particularly beneficial for those of us in the equine industry. We often find ourselves answering calls and queries in the middle of poo-picking or whilst waiting for the farrier or vet to finish their visit. Having our phones in our pockets means we can be responsive, which can be critical in a live animal environment.
Our phones also allow us to access a world of on-the-go information, including ‘how to’ videos which allow us to keep learning new skills and workarounds. It is hard to imagine running a livery yard from a desk.
Our mobiles help us communicate better; we can issue alerts, share new information and record activities and decisions accurately without the need for pens and paper. We can record lessons and exercise routines and take photographic evidence of progress. We can fact check, get advice and understand rules and regulations, so that we get things right first time everytime.
As technology has advanced, our mobiles have become invaluable. Apps provide users with a convenient way to access information, services and even entertainment. Apps record data, actions and development and overtime can provide a high level of personalisation and useful historical information for reference.
The LIVERYLive app, has been specifically designed for livery yard owners, yard managers and their team of staff. With the LIVERYLive app on your phone you know everything you need to know to make the yard safer and more successful. The app has been developed in response to feedback from yard owners, yard managers and yard staff and in the words of one of our longest users “it’s incredibly user friendly and makes running my livery business a breeze”.
LIVERYLive saves time and money because it makes yard life more efficient through clearer communication and more accurate records. LIVERYLive can make running a yard more enjoyable by making things that were difficult easier, so that we can all spend more time with the horses and ponies we love.
For more information visit liverylive.com
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