Are you throwing money at technology? Do you buy bells and whistles? If you have servers or computers collecting dust, you've let technology become an expense. I see it a lot, especially in large companies with large budgets. Just because technology can be expensive doesn't mean it has to be an expense, it can truly be a great asset!

Be proactive. If you wait for equipment to break, you will spend more money paying someone to fix it or to install a brand new system and configuration. As Bill Bean reminded me recently, "You can pay me now, or you can pay me later. The "later" part comes with more of these $$$. Get your company out of a reactive mindset.

Have a long-term strategy. Make sure your business doesn't outgrow your technology. Invest in software and equipment that can be updated and expand with your company. Businesses that can change direction without having to change software or hardware have made a smart investment.

Invest in an IT Consultant. If you buy multiple products from multiple vendors, you have to pay for each item individually with no guarantee they will integrate. An IT Consultant does much more than sell you a product; you can buy a suite of products designed to work together, which reduces your overhead costs and labor expenses. A good IT Consultant not only implements software and hardware, but will also develop a proven technology process for your business.

Make your business more efficient. In the 90s, employees actually had to drive to the office to check voicemail and corporate email. Today, servers work with websites, databases, phone systems, mobile phones, you name it. Employees can work from virtually anywhere, yet I'm constantly surprised by how many companies still do not offer remote access to their employees. With the right tools and system integration, employees can stay updated and more productive even when they’re not in the office.

No matter what size business: small, medium or large - technology is the greatest asset your business can invest in. Don't let it become your biggest expense! Contact ZingTech today to see what a proven IT strategy can do for your organization!