Como você pode melhorar a infraestrutura de tecnologia de sua pequena empresa dentro do orçamento?

While assessing the needs, don't just follow the mundane industry standards or your own wishlist. Try having a realistic approach tailored to your own unique challenges and best possible solutions which could possibly result in revenue generation

Map out your needs by priority and chronicial order. I know it is obvious but set colors, fonts, logos as final before starting. I have had clients "edit and tweak" as they go.. it bleeds money. Why spend money if you keep changing the look or its message" Do everything in house. Keep team small. Hiring outsiders for tasks, opinions and input only bleeds funds. A small team sharing responsibilities and ownership goes farther quicker. Expect failure.. you learn what doesnt work first. Learn how not to repeat mistakes by honestly critiquing failure or success of attempts. You learn more from mistakes. Prove you can make money before borrowing a dime. Investors will chase you if you have it working.

In my view, it is crucial to carefully address the onboarding and adaptation process of personnel to new technology. This ensures that the investment made translates effectively into operational benefits. Proper training and awareness are essential to prevent underutilization of the technology and ensure that its functional attributes are fully leveraged. A comprehensive approach to staff training is vital to optimize outcomes and avoid potential losses in functionality due to inefficient implementation.

In my opinion, in a classification, the answer can be divided into two groups "software" and "hardware": Some of my suggestions for hardware are the use of cloud services and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), virtualization, attention to energy efficiency and use Refurbished Equipment. For soft ware technics maybe using methods such as using open source software, outsourcing some services, improve security services, Collaborative Tools (Examples include Slack, Trello, or Google Workspace).

Starting small with open-source tools can really stretch that budget and give you amazing results! It's like finding a designer dress in a thrift shop – an absolute steal! 🌟

Start small, prove sales happen expand based solely on saving money not making money. Production problems happen better to lose a few hundred than few thousand dollars

I always preach to my consulting clients to know exactly what you need to accomplish and look to find technology that makes it happen. Many businesses try it the other way around and, for example, spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a CRM that they don't fully understand and/or requires more effort than it's worth. Others put way too much data online and risk being hacked when they might be better off with a paper trail. Don't purchase it until or unless you can prove that you need it and it is the most efficient way to go.

Do not rely on clouds. Like the old adage not putting all your eggs in one basket. Well storing all important files in cloud tech is a nightmare to recreate or recover if accidebtal deletions or virus or malware attacks...have multuple backups..only cloudbackup for shared access when company is in multiple states

Automation can bleed funds if done to early in a business. Only automate to not be staff reliant.. hiring someone to answer phones only is not cost effective and can be an auto attendant.

Security is first priority. Information is your currency. Direct cell phone numbers or emails are gold. They literally are your keys to your kingdom. Protect passwords databases and never use same password for everything.

For optimizing technology cost, start by leveraging collaborative tools like cloud services, for securing data storage. Embrace open-source software alternatives to proprietary applications, reducing licensing expenses without compromising functionality. Invest in cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information. Implement free or low-cost antivirus software, enable firewalls, and regularly update systems to patch vulnerabilities. Optimize hardware usage by refurbishing or upgrading existing equipment rather than investing in new devices. Consider leasing equipment to spread costs over time. Evaluate the return on investment for each technology solution to adjust your strategy accordingly.

Protect your investment by implementing security protocols early on. Small business owners are vulnerable to attackers who know that their system protection is usually immature or non existent.

Beware of buying more than you can manage. Too often owners get enamored with all the capabilities of a piece of software only to realize that they don't have the skill set or human resources to dedicate to managing the software. (think CRM). Many programs promise great increases in sales or productivity but fail to detail how much time must be devoted to manage the data. Most small business can't afford to dedicate a individual full-time to oversee it. Additionally, All-in-One programs rarely work (except for printers) and require significant costs to customize. Stick with off the shelf task specific programs and learn to integrate. Lastly, stay engaged and informed, otherwise there's a huge risk of being taken advantage of.