When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always something else, another e-mail or task, nagging for your attention. If you want to be productive, you must prioritize tasks. This is essential for being ultimately successful. Not everything needs to be or should be done by you.
Easier said than done. One of the frequent issues business owners face is the struggle to delegate tasks. These are tasks they don’t need to be doing. “It’s faster if I just do it” is something we often hear. Another common statement is “They won’t do it like I do.” For some tasks, that’s probably true. Those tasks should stay on your plate. However, when it comes to IT and technology, there are always several tasks business owners are doing themselves. They could and should hand those off to someone else.
Some are obvious, like security. Quality cyber security requires 24/7 monitoring, and it’s unrealistic for busy business owners to be able to handle that effectively. They simply have too much to do! Another mistake is when they hand it off to an employee, family member or friend to do for them. These people are typically not qualified to protect you correctly.
However, there are dozens of other to-dos that you might not realize you can hand off to your IT team. Here are 10 tasks you can delegate to your IT team. This allows you to focus on running your business.
And the list goes on. IT providers can also aid with HIPAA, CMMC, and PCI compliance. They assist with file sharing for external or remote access users. Additionally, they offer data loss recovery plans, office relocation, cabling, and so much more. Most business owners we consult with are surprised by the range of responsibilities a tech team can take on. These responsibilities extend far beyond just cyber security.
The best thing to do is book a FREE Network Assessment. During this assessment, our team will look at your entire system for areas of opportunity and improvement. We’ll conduct a full audit. We will provide you with a plan of action to optimize your business for productivity, efficiency, and security. We will answer any questions you have. Click here to book your Assessment now.