If you’re a small business owner, you know how hard it is to leave your business and go on vacation. A Staples online survey conducted by Harris Poll this June showed 48% of small business owners were afraid to unplug for a vacation and even when they did, 44% then worried about how their business was doing without them. Staples has developed new technology – Staples Connect – to keep small business owners connected even when they are on vacation.

PRODUCT: STAPLES CONNECT APP

TARGET USERS: Perfect for small business owners who want to be able to control their lights remotely, turn off office TVs at night, adjust office thermostats remotely, and activate alerts to the presence of smoke, water, fire, or people at their home or office

PRIMARY FEATURES:
-Works on any smartphone, tablet, or PC
-Turns lights off/on
-Adjusts thermostats as needed or automatically
-Adjusts window shades
-Receive alerts when there is smoke, fire, water, or people in your home or office

PRICING/OPTIONS/AVAILABILITY:
-Staples Connect app powered by Linksys is FREE- Universal Wireless Hub needed
-Costs include a one-time price for $99 for the Universal Wireless Hub, plus the cost of compatible devices such as Serena Shades
-Available at Google Play and the App Store
-For more information: www.staples.com