Your business has big plans for now and the future. You are
betting big on technology to take your business to the next level. Unknown to
you, it is this same technology that is hindering and preventing your business
from attaining its full potential. The interesting thing here is that some of
the most common tech mistakes that businesses make are also the easiest to fix.
Here are some tech mistakes that are hindering the growth of your business.
You think you're smarter than robots
More businesses every day are jumping on the artificial
intelligence bandwagon, and for good reason. AI can help optimize business
operations, sift through huge amounts of customer data, and capture information
that can help you make better decisions. The robotic takeover of the manual,
repetitive tasks of businesses is inevitable. You can use this development to
your advantage, or you can attempt to fight off the robot revolution.
Weak login password(s)
In this era of online security consciousness and hackers looking
for ways to steal information, using weak passwords for your login can put your
business in great risk especially if you have customer information on your
database. There's no excuse for not having a more secure login process. You can
use two-factor authentication which requires you to use a password to log in as
usual, but goes one step further and forces you to confirm the login via a text
message or phone call.
Not recognizing that technology evolves
Technology is highly dynamic. This means that training within a
company must continually evolve. If you don't focus on keeping up, your
business will be left behind. The only way to stay on the cutting edge of
technological evolution is to routinely stay updated. Give yourself and your
staff as much training as possible, not only on new technologies but on systems
currently in use as well. When you accept that you and your business will be
lifelong tech learners, you'll stay one step ahead of the pack.
No reliable backup
You should never assume that your backup system is working
properly. At least, once each month you should back up a test directory, erase
it, and then do a test restore. This will ensure that your backup device is
working, but you also need to make sure that the proper data is being backed
up.
Buying cheap tech equipment
I.T. will cost you a lot of money. In fact, depending on the
industry you're in, tech could be your biggest investment. Cheap, outdated and
otherwise unsuitable tech arrangements can cripple your business and cost
business owners way more in time, trouble and overall inefficiency. Instead of
looking for the least expensive solution, determine what you're going to need,
and then look for the best deals on quality hardware and software.
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