Small businesses don’t want to just hang in there. They want to be successful and grow their profits. Budgets can be tight for smaller companies but you can be too frugal. Skimping on spending is a false economy when it holds you back. This is especially true in relation to business technology. IT expenditure may not be a top priority, but should never be neglected, because the right tech solutions can be vital for business success. Here are seven things to consider:

1) Backing Up Your Valuable Data

In a worst-case scenario, a cyberattack or natural disaster could result in massive data loss. Think about it: you could lose all your records, including sensitive information, financial data, communications and more. That’s hard to come back from, and it’s absolutely not worth risking it. An effective backup solution will automatically back up your data at regular intervals, so you’ll always have an up-to-date copy.

2) Secure Off-site Data Storage

You don’t have to have a deeply pessimistic view of the world to accept that disasters, such as fires and extreme weather events, won’t ever affect you. It’s always a wise move to store your data off-site so it will remain accessible, whether your premises are damaged or your hardware fails. Storing data in the cloud has other efficiency benefits too. If you do have a problem accessing your data, there’s always an up-to-date copy available in the cloud.

3) A Strong Online Presence

It’s a digital world and most businesses will benefit by embracing this reality. The internet is the first place people looking for goods and services go, so a website or social media presence optimized for searching is important. You can find free website templates, but a professionally designed website for your business will almost certainly pay dividends.

4) A Good Printer

Reliance on paper records isn’t what it used to be, but businesses still rely on paper for flyers, posters and the like. The average desktop printer isn’t good enough, and it’s well worth investing in a commercial-quality one. Higher quality printouts could help sales that will cover the outlay in time. A print server will help staff collaborating to produce advertising materials.

5) Acquiring Hardware

If you’re looking for new hardware, think long-term. You can probably save money by purchasing items that cover your current needs but, if you’re forward-thinking, you’ll be considering items that will be useful for several years, and will keep up with business growth and expansion of your operations. Otherwise you might have to replace it sooner than you think.

6) Secure Your IT Systems

The importance of excellent cybersecurity solutions to protect your network can’t be underestimated. A security breach, malware infection or ransomware attack can bring your business to a standstill, with dire consequences for your productivity and bottom line. Any downtime is damaging. A cyberattack could cripple you for extended periods of time. Don’t rely on the standard protections that are installed with new computers. For high-level protection, and real-time monitoring and updating, go for the best cybersecurity solutions you can afford.

7) Professional Tech Support

You might think that IT support is an extra you can manage without. In reality, staff in many smaller businesses spend too much of their valuable time wrestling with computer issues, rather than devoting themselves to company business. With IT support, downtime is reduced and proactive measures are in place to catch any problems before they interrupt your operations. The principal options are to hire in-house staff or to outsource support work to a specialist company.

Outsourcing your IT management to the computer professionals at Quikteks is an option worth considering. We can take over the burden of maintenance, updating, cybersecurity, troubleshooting and more. We can brief you on the latest and most effective business technology solutions, and advise on IT strategies that are right for your organization, so you can focus on prioritizing productivity, profits and growth.

To learn more about the tailored IT support we can offer your business, don’t delay. Call Quikteks today at (973) 882-4644 for more information.