- A new survey from the National Small Business Association (NSBA) states that 43% of business owners spend more than two hours a week on technology problems.
- About one-quarter of small-business owners handle tech support for the entire company themselves.
- Consider seeking professional help
http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2010-10-04-technology04_ST_N.htm
My 2 cents…
As a small business owner you need to know the basics of the technology that powers your business but who wants to spend a lot of time in the tech details? I hope TechShortcut.com can help you find a new tech resource in your town to become your trusted tech partner. The trick is finding the right resource for the job.
I was a little surprised to read that 74% of workplace PCs are still running Windows XP. I guessed the number would be closer to 50% and declining fast. But, you can’t blame businesses, there are a lot of reasons to stay on your trusted operating system (OS) like the following:
Do you know that BestBuy accepts nearly any e-waste at BestBuy locations for disposal or recycling. Simply bring your e-waste to the customer service desk and drop it off. So far I have turned in two laptops, a scanner and a radio. Today I will bring another computer and a monitor. My office is much cleaner. Thanks BestBuy!
I don’t think anyone would argue that work experience and customer success stories are more important indicators of technical competence than certifications. But how much weight should you give to certifications when evaluating tech professionals to help your business?
