Top tips for getting technology right first time

As a small business entering the competitive market, managers may find it hard when deciding what technology should be purchased for their business after they have faced the burden of employee costs. IT is the second biggest expense small businesses are faced with when they enter the market.

Businesses may feel that their top priority is getting their business off the ground rather than spending time making sure the IT in the office is set up correctly. Setting up IT can be a stressful process but if it is in the right hands then it can be set up correctly and in a short period of time. What businesses have to remember is that they do not need to spend a fortune on IT as all businesses undertake different tasks so will only require particular products to do this.

There are many products and services available which are suitable for businesses of all sizes so you will not have to spend more than necessary. To help your business know which IT is important for your industry and company size you should consider speaking to an expert and getting advice on the systems will are important for your business. Relying on friends and family to give you advice may increase your business costs in the long run if things do not go to plan. Therefore getting expert advice will benefit your business immensely. You may think that companies may be biased when asking for recommendations or referrals, but asking other businesses who they would recommend for their IT services could benefit you.

When you initially set up your business, moving offices and locations may be quite common so you should consider investing in laptops or tablets rather than having to configure PC’s when moving around. Tablets are becoming increasingly popular in businesses as it is a versatile method which means you can have more flexibility at work. Even using paper-based documentation means you have to rely on somewhere to file all the documentation and it will have to be kept in order, whereas on a laptop or tablet all the information is stored together and can be accessed anywhere.

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Posted: 05/09/2013