Your business technology exists to boost your business operations, productivity and profits and to make everyone’s life easier. To do this, there are a few basic principles to follow. Let’s take a look at three strategies and why they’re important.
1. Using Tools and Processes Consistently
Consider this scenario. Team A uses Microsoft’s solution suite. Team B uses Google Workplace. They’re similar in key ways, so it’s possible to transfer data from one to another, but it’s not very convenient. When tech tasks are a hassle then the potential for mistakes goes up – and even if it’s only occasionally, those errors are annoying and can sometimes take considerable time and effort to fix.
Similarly, you need consistency in the ways you manage your business data. To stop files going missing, or being inaccessible to those who need to access then, you should have clear conventions for storing your business data. A simple way to do this is to have an established storage location on your network for shared files. Small things like this can help your staff work together and stay on the same page.
2. Security All the Way
Security is an important consideration when files and data are regularly transferred between teams and locations. The way to protect against data breaches is to have clear protocols in place, including requirements for passwords and multi-factor (two-step) authentication. Train your staff to appreciate the dangers that phishing attacks pose to your business and how to recognize the warning signs.
Although there are plenty of programs and tools out there to help secure your business data, they’re not going to work if your team isn’t on board. Make sure that they understand and comply with your policies and best practices. To keep vigilance up, conduct regular assessments to see how they’re doing and give them supportive feedback.
3. Mobile Working Boosts Businesses
The ability to work on the move is important for many organizations today and should be part of your business technology capability. It means that you can respond to matters arising faster, with less time wasted when on the move. It’s something you can profitably encourage across your business operations, because the increased flexibility it brings is almost guaranteed to enhance productivity.
Quikteks can help you with the business technology tools you need to put these principles into practice, to help ensure your organization’s productivity. For more information about how we can help, give us a call at (973) 882-4644.