Tech Tip Tuesday – Ex spouse day and international laughter day
Yes, it is true and likely, (for good reason) that Ex-spouse Day and International Laughter Day are the same day. Let’s think about how we can apply these days to technology……ok…..you might have had some thoughts (and so did I).
I am relating to these days as, “Ex-IT Company” and how that affects your business. We are regularly asked to come in and audit some other IT consultant’s work. We are asked to replace and take over for someone that is not doing a great job. We believe that regular yearly audits are a great thing. This can be done with your current IT consultant, a second consultant or an altogether new consultant. It is a fast and rapidly changing world of technology and staying on top of all aspects can be a bit much. There are several things to keep in mind when having these discussions:
Every consultant does things a bit differently
Just because it is different does not mean I needs to be changed or upgraded
Asking for more information from your IT consultant or staff can be a great way to uncover a weakness in the system
Always, always, ALWAYS think about how changes to your IT hardware and/or software will affect the overall ability to be more productive.
We feel it is a good idea to have a conversation with the leadership group yearly about where the business is and where it intends to go in the next 1, 5 and even 10 years. In order to make the best decision regarding IT purchasing it is a great idea to involve your IT consultant in the conversation.
Ok, so now that you have the audit, what do we do? Audits are likely going to come back […]