If you are someone who still utters the phrase 'gadgets and gizmos', chances are, you are also the kind of person who always feels lost in those tech-type office conversations.

As a small business owner, it is imperative to stay current, if not to stay cool in the eyes of your younger employees, then to actually utilise those that can benefit your business!

Let's start simple....it is 2014 and its time to purchase a Smart Phone. Yes, those fancy gadgets that seem much too complicated are now so user-friendly and intuitive that you are missing out on one of the simplest ways to streamline your business. To-do lists, notes, orders, invoices, contacts, emails and social media all become mobile and for the more adventurous, scanning documents and importing files as well.

Invest in a 2–in-1 portable computer. Often, the number one complaint with tablets is that pesky touch screen that doesn't facilitate typing or working on large presentations. A 2-in-1 allows the user to switch between tablet or laptop formats with a simple snap or click.

In an effort to clear the clutter, a professional document scanner can be a worthwhile investment. Scan all your loose papers and organise the files into folders on your computer and effortlessly cut down on that paper pile. For under $2000 they are an office essential.

A Wifi Hotspot or a Wifi portable projector can ensure that you never arrive at a meeting unprepared. Hotspots can be provided through your network carrier and allow for internet access for multiple users at one time.

For presentations, portable projectors can now clip on to your mobile device, laptop or camera and can project any presentation onto any blank wall.

Need help creating a website? Wix is a service that employs a simple 'no coding' service, allowing users to select templates and drag and drop to build their site. Best of all, the basic service is free!

Surfing the web for other online services and technologies that can benefit a small business owner can be fruitful- take a look at Dropbox (we use this with most of our clients), Mail Chimp, HootSuite, Evernote and Odesk.

A USB notification device can help to ensure that you never miss an important message from a customer. These gadgets let you know when you have messages or emails, coded by different colour lights.

Just like that you have created a mobile office that can operate where you need it, when you need it. Not too complicated after all!