Building new ways of working
Dan Bentley, Director of Bentley & Bentley, tells us how mobile technology
helps him run his business and still make time for family.

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Dan is a director
at Bentley & Bentley,a family-owned building firmthat specialises in new-builds,
refurbishments and landinvestment.
He spends his days moving from site to site, staying connectedwith customers and contractors, and dealing with accounts,
quotes and invoices on-the-go. Plus, he manages it all fromhis Samsung Galaxy Note Series phone.

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From handbook
to handheld
Dan’s father originally started
the business over 40 years ago.
Since those days, when everything had to be written
down, technology now plays a bigger part in runningthe business. From planning his route on Google Maps
to answering technical questions from clients andcontractors on the move, Dan’s Galaxy Note helps
him stay productive, wherever he is.

“I’ve got the ability to work in my car, when I’m on siteand during every part of the build process,” he says.

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A useful set of tools
The generous 6.8” screen on
Dan’s Note has transformed
the way he works.

“I used to use my phone for just calls and texts.
Maybe a little basic web browsing. Now, I can run
my whole business from it.”
For instance, Dan can take detailed photos on
the phone’s powerful camera, then annotate themusing the S Pen. “Because of the larger screen,” he says,“I can zoom in and get a clearer visual around someof the technical detail of the build.”
Another handy feature is the preloaded Quick Measureapp. It provides instant measurements with minimum
effort, meaning Dan can scope out projects on thespot. And better still, he can do it discretely. “Client’s usedto like sneaking a glance at my laptop screen when I was
preparing quotes. They can’t do that with the phone.”04

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Palm to PC
When Dan’s back in theoffice, things are just as easy.
He doesn’t need to spend time switching between devices,transferring files or syncing his accounts. With the Noteand Microsoft Office 365, it all happens seamlessly.

Dan can move from the palm of his hand to his PC
screen almost instantly. “I plug into the larger screen
via Samsung DeX. I take all the notes, photos and plans
to work through a pricing system which can be converted
into a contract or quotation. I really love that continuityof experience.”05

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With everything now in one place and backed up to thecloud, Dan gets complete peace of mind. “It was always
a worry taking my laptop on site, because all my work
was saved on it or an external hard drive,” Dan says.
“If my laptop got damaged, I could lose it all.”
There are real cost savings too. “Because I only need
one device, I haven’t had to pay out for the latest tablet
and laptop as well,” says Dan. He’s also reassured thatshould he want to upgrade his phone, it’s a very simple
process to switch over. “Any element of fear I had aboutswitching devices has gone.”06

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Samsung DeX enables dual input into one device to offer a seamless experience

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Business mobility
with Microsoft
Together, the Note’s businessfriendly features and Microsoft
Office 365’s unbeatablefunctionality are a winningcombination for Dan.

“The Note’s allowed me total freedom and flexibility
to manage my day. What used to be on my laptop
and in my office is on my phone now,” says Dan.
From plans and technical specifications to materialcosts, Dan can easily access all the information heneeds on his phone. Dan uses Microsoft Office 365
Business Premium subscription to get access to thelatest Office apps (with all his work syncing back to thecloud)*. Now, Dan can access and update contracts,
quotes or Excel spreadsheets wherever he is. “I caneven use the S Pen to sign documents on my phone without
having to travel back to the office. That has saved so muchtime and changed the way I work.”

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Keeping themoney moving
Smooth cash flow isessential for Dan’s business.
He needs to stay on top of finances, pay contractors
and purchase supplies to keep projects moving.

This is all made easier with the Note. “I use Xero tomanage my business finances and I log on via my phone
to check the accounts and payments,” says Dan. “I also log
on to my banking app to make payments instantly whilst
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Safety first
Managing finances andconfidential documents
on-the-go means mobile
security is a big concernfor Dan.
But with his Note backed up by Samsung Knox
defence-grade security, he feels totally protectedrunning his business from his phone.

He enjoys the feeling of security he gets, especially whenusing Secure Folder to keep apps and files protected.
“I don’t need to question it because everything is locked
through the phone at a number of levels of security—via facerecognition or fingerprint ID. Nobody can pick up my phone
and access files without those personal details.”

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Clocking on
and clocking off
It’s not just Dan’s working day
that’s made easier by his Note.
The dual SIM helps him achieve a better work/lifebalance, making more time for his family.

“I can have one telephone number for business,” he says,“and then another one for my personal life. So, I can turn off
the business side after business hours.” And for family
man Dan, that truly is an invaluable benefit.

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Premium device: Galaxy Note
Rugged device: Galaxy Tab Active
Monitor: J890 Curved High Resolution Monitor

See how Samsung mobile technology can help
your business at www.samsung.com/uk/business

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