With the advent of technological innovations, including dedicated servers and cloud hosting, businesses of all shapes and sizes are shifting to a more digital way of working. From international companies to locally owned small businesses, the landscape of how business is done has been gradually changing for some time now.

One of the most significant changes—hastened by the global pandemic where contactless payments gained traction—is the switch from cash-in-hand transactions to cashless. In the UK, for example, the volume of cash being used has dropped by an astonishing 60%—and the trend seems set to continue.

As cashless culture becomes more readily available thanks to features like contactless pay becoming commonplace, now is the best time to get your business ready for these changes.

Here are 5 things entrepreneurs need to do now to prepare for a cashless future. 

1. Spread the word about cashless payments

There’s nothing worse than walking into your favorite coffee shop, only to realize it doesn’t accept cash and you don’t have your bank card. Such small moments can severely tarnish your brand reputation.

It’s vital to keep customers well informed of any changes you make or plan for your business, including the transition to cashless. Post signs and share information on social media to inform customers of upcoming changes so that they can prepare for the update.