How to Incorporate Technology Planning Into Your Business
Leveraging technology to boost your business--and run your operations--is vital in today's technically savvy world. From incorporating an electronic accounting system to protecting your computer data, planning on technology is a must-do for your business. These steps should get you started.
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Instructions
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Integrate technology planning into your overall business plan or strategy. Create a master plan for technology use in your company, just as you would draw up a business plan, a budget or a marketing plan. Include budget projections for equipment, what types of gear you will need and how you will use technology to uphold your operations.
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Invest in technology. It's imperative to remember that purchasing technology is an investment (and in many cases a tax write-off!) When you integrate purchases into your overall technology plan, you will also avoid overspending or wasting money because you'll know exactly what you need from technical equipment.
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Prepare for extra purchases. You never know when that laptop will crash or your security alarm will need to be updated. It's a great idea to build in extra money in your technology budget for the extras. Cords for phones, ink for printers, batteries for walkie-talkies--that sort of stuff. Also remember that for things like computers, you'll want to keep up to speed on virus protection software and other applications.
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Get tech help. The technology maze can be crazy to navigate. You don't want to overdo it, but you'll want to know what things you can improve with a little investment. Don't know much? Hire someone to help. Look up computer system designers and computer consultants and see what they can do for you.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure to get references if you hire an outside consultant.
Space out technology purchases over a multi-year plan so you don't do all of your spending at once.
Talk to your accountant about any possible write-offs.
Make sure to get protection plans on your most expensive technology purchases. Computers break, drinks spill, things happen. You'll want to be prepared.
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Jane Smith
Aug 09, 2008
How did this article wind up with only one star? Must have been a glitch. Do be wary, though, of making too much use of top of the line or "bleeding edge," technology. Stick with mid-range price-wise, unless you are a guru. A few seconds' worth of extra clock speed is useless if you use your computer as a glorified word processor.
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Jane Smith
Aug 09, 2008
How did this article wind up with only one star? Must have been a glitch. Do be wary, though, of making too much use of top of the line or "bleeding edge," technology. Stick with mid-range price-wise, unless you are a guru. A few seconds' worth of extra clock speed is useless if you use your computer as a glorified word processor.
