9 Steps for Managing Small Business IT
Information Technology has never been more affordable. Small businesses can now take advantage of technology that will help them level the playing field and compete with larger companies, even on a global scale. Yet, the costs for small businesses that compete with you have come down too. How do you use IT to gain a competitive advantage?
Business leads – IT follows
1. Use IT to provide value to your customers
If IT does not add value for your customers, what's the point? Technology should allow you to either, lower costs, provide better customer service, or develop new products and services your customers need. If deploying new technology does not do one of these, do not bother.
2. Do not buy more complexity than you need.
Efficiency is found in simplicity – fewer moving parts. Do not buy feature laden software if simple software gets the job done. However, you … Read More