Basic IT infrastructure and cloud-based services
The existence of having even a basic IT infrastructure in place will help you in multiple ways, including streamlining your work. Moreover, with a basic IT infrastructure, you can tap into solutions such as managed services that provide access to more sophisticated infrastructure services on demand. Cloud-based applications are fast becoming the mainstay. You can harness the benefits of cloud technology and benefit from services including servers, storage space for back-up, and email. If you're a small business, configuring an IT infrastructure from scratch can be an expensive proposition. However, cloud services enable a small business to access a ready-to-use IT infrastructure without needing to purchase expensive equipment or hire expensive resources to run it.
Furthermore, cloud services can speed up your work, allowing you to focus on other business concerns.
Harnessing the Internet
Investing in a web presence can prove to be very useful for your promotion efforts. An engaging website is probably a potential customer's first introduction to your business. If your website is laid out attractively and is easy to navigate, the chances of your business being noticed by potential clients increases substantially. You can supplement your customer engagement efforts by also adding features like live chat and an efficient contact process.
Investing in Conferencing tools and VoIP
Small businesses can benefit from conferencing tools and well-managed voice over IP technology systems that allow you to interact and communicate effortlessly with your clients and your internal audience, including employees working in other geographic locations. Simple and basic conferencing tools do not need too much investment; but the returns are measurable. Sound communication and timely responses to concerns can boost morale for customers and employees alike.
Managed business services
Having professionals manage your back-up and admin needs can help you compete effectively in a competitive market. Access to professional expertise to deploy, manage, and maintain technical needs such as automation can help a business maintain its focus on deliverables. Tap into a vendor or organization with relevant expertise and maturity to ensure data integrity, safety, and essentials like technology back-up systems.
Satish Patel, CPAPresident, Analytix Solutions
Satish Patel, Founder-CEO of Analytix Solutions, has more than two decades of experience as a CPA. He has also advised small and mid-sized businesses on diverse matters such as valuation, accounting, and finance. His experience extends to raising capital and arranging for finance from angel investors.
1 comment:
Great list. Businesses that fail to adapt to new technologies and take advantage of them will be the businesses that are more likely to fail to make it through the next decade!
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