There are few things more terrifying for small business owners than to have their internal computer systems hacked and their sensitive data held hostage. Most often, the ‘bad guys’ are looking to get paid to return what they’ve stolen, whether that’s information and/or complete control of your computer systems. What’s your next move?
While you no doubt know your business inside and out, the most successful executives are ones that can effectively share their vision, strategies, needs, and expectations with a wide variety of audiences. Whether internal or external, current and potential stakeholders require clear, concise, and nuanced communications from your company’s senior leadership.
One of the most important decisions executives must make relates to the company’s information technology function and who is responsible for maintaining internal systems. Whether outsourced, in-house, or a combination of both, the key is to get the service you need when you need it.
It’s been said that you aren’t really a business owner until you’ve spent a sleepless night wondering how you’ll be able to meet payroll. While few are exempt from that worry on at least a few occasions, it’s important to understand when a short-term fix could lead to a long-term problem.