Can you imagine driving your new car without first adjusting the seat and the mirrors, maybe finding your favorite radio stations? Making sure you’re familiar with the controls and dashboard? When it comes to our tech, however, we so often skip over the steps to ensure we’ve customized our experience and understand the functionality, which costs us time and money. That’s why, I’m excited to share some tips from Susan Shapiro, an efficiency and productivity specialist, who focuses on technology and related processes to support growing businesses. From Susan’s years of conducting requirements analyses, software research and recommendations, and managing implementation, training, and documentation, she’s identified some of the common mistakes we make and how to avoid them when it comes to establishing a successful tech infrastructure. So, instead of purchasing a tool and letting it sit on the sidelines until you're ready to 'figure it all out' or struggling to create a helpful workflow that's easy to maintain, do this:
Listen, I know I'm not the only one who's invested in a shiny new tool to 'revolutionize' my business, and then let it collect dust, or worse, subscription fees. I know this because plenty of my clients have done it, too. So, if you’re struggling with your tech strategy, management, and/or implementation, reach out to Susan at susan@bralan-consulting.com to schedule a free consultation. Her approach is customized to support your specific needs and struggles. Until next time, If you missed it, last week I provided tips if you're struggling with Time Out of Mind aka Time Blindness. Sharing is caring. Please pass this message on. Your success is our strategy! No longer want to receive my newsletter but don't want to miss my special offers and announcements? Click here. |
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