We all know what’s better than working harder. Working smarter. It’s a cliche but it is true. You don’t have to be putting 12 to 18 hour days to get more done. You especially shouldn’t be doing that if the jobs you’re going to be picking up are low value.

You will have heard us say on this blog before that you should treat IT in a similar way to how you would treat accountancy services. It’s a specialism that makes sense to outsource, as this will help you get the most value for your business.

But where to start? This can be a big challenge for the business owner used to doing things themselves. So today, we’ve pulled out a few ideas to help you make the most of your time by outsourcing your IT.

The first step to consider is how to keep your data safe and well stored, you certainly dont want it to get lost. Malicious intent is not the only way for data to get lost, it can also come about from human error. Which just goes to show the importance of backing up the data.

In many cases keeping a good backup of your data is possible simply through the software that you use. Cloud based operating systems like Sharepoint automatically back up. To be super safe with the data you have access to you may wish to consider more period manual back ups and keeping that data off site.

Now you’ve thought about how you’re going to store all that data, and get it back if there is a problem, it’s time to think about prevention. How do you stop any problems happening with your data in the first place?

There are multiple routes to keeping your network secure. Some of it comes down to good digital hygiene, such as strong passwords and antivirus. But you may also want to think about outside training for your team around IT security.

As we’ve expressed on this blog before, we are big proponents of spending time in your area of expertise and getting support to address gaps when you have them.

The fact of that matter is that you might not see which gaps you have in your IT system, or you might have an idea of what you need to be able to do but no idea how to make it happen. This is where the additional help of IT consultancy can come in – and be that little spark that takes the efficiency of your business to the next level.

If you’re ready to take the next step with the IT in your business, remember that WebbyTech is here to help. You can see the full range of services we offer here or contact us directly for a no obligations conversation.