Entrepreneurs Brief Guide

“How to Set up Your I.T. System”

Dr Jim Porter

Nowadays, IT is becoming an integral part of the operation of every business. It enables businesses to work smarter and more efficiently and to take advantage of new opportunities.

In 30 minutes, learn how to:

Set a basic business I.T. strategy

Select and set up an appropriate I.T. system

Connect with customers

Secure your data

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How to Set up Your I.T. System

Dr Jim Porter

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ISBN: 978-1-4660-4808-9
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In today’s age, no business can survive without the use of information technology (IT), consequently every start-up business needs to invest a significant amount in setting up and starting its IT system. The IT investment yields good returns and therefore the investment should be carefully planned and executed in sync with the business requirements.

Nowadays, IT is becoming an integral part of the operation of every business. It enables businesses to work smarter and more efficiently and to take advantage of new opportunities.

As the owner of a start up business, you need to carefully consider what sort of IT and e-commerce solutions you need. To make sure you get it right, you need to

understand the ways in which technology can make your business more effective

find out how to go about selecting the right system to meet your business needs.

select IT systems that are capable of growing as your business grows.

Setting the basic communications technology

When setting up your office, you need to start by equipping yourself with the basic technology required for communication in today’s business world. You should invest in:

Telephone lines, cables and extensions; this may also include broadband telephony (the use of telephones lines for the internet broadband connection). You should be able to add extra telephone lines and extensions as and when required. Negotiate the price with your supplier and ask for discounts if you are applying for both telephone as well as internet connection.

Photocopy/Xerox machines are an important investment if you require more than occasional copying. You can either purchase the copier or hire it on lease.