Small businesses don’t have it easy in 2024. In many ways, running a business is more complicated and requires more time and effort than it ever has before. With so much technology being all but necessary to compete in a global marketplace and with everything moving as fast as it does, every company will face their share of significant challenges while trying to set up and manage their IT. Here are five major challenged new small businesses face with their IT setup in 2024:

1 – Making Your Workplace Hybrid

The office isn’t the only place you need access to work anymore. Working from home to some degree has become the norm in many industries. That means you and your staff need an easy and secure way to access your work both at you company’s physical address and from anywhere with an Internet connection. This takes time, expertise, and smart judgment in applying solutions that balance security and accessibility.

2 – Data Management

Not only do you need your data in places you can easily access it, you also need backup solutions for that data. You can’t afford downtime due to technical disasters. Having not only your sensitive data backed up, but having a data solution that allows for business continuity will be a huge challenge for any small to medium sized company.

3 – Cybersecurity

This one is obvious, and yet it still is a major issue and constant source of challenge. Cybersecurity risks increase every year. Ransomware, phishing, data breaches and more continue to plague businesses as bad actors ramp up their efforts. Proper network security procedure, documentation, airtight policies and network monitoring can save companies from massive IT disasters and it pays to be vigilant about your cybersecurity.

4 – Documentation of Procedures

If you’re a small agile business, the reality is that basic maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside as you chase growth. Don’t let this happen. Proper documentation and procedure regarding your IT infrastructure can be a massive lifesaver when you do start growing and need to scale your services. 

5 – Scaling Tech Solutions

Speaking of scaling, as your company grows, balancing the costs and resources you need to support that growth requires significant effort and attention. This is often why companies will hire managed IT services providers since the weight of the IT difficulties can be severely distracting to a growing company. Managed IT experts can often help provide solutions you didn’t know were there.

Appropriate, scalable IT solutions are difficult to come by for many growing small businesses. IT challenges are constant and for every awesome advancement, there are more difficulties to sort through. It can be complicated, but it;s worth it to do it the right way. If you have concerns about your IT, schedule an appointment with PCC to discuss how we can help.