There are no shortage of challenges that small business owners face. Navigating the complex world of technology can prove particularly difficult for entrepreneurs.
A significant investment in technology for your company can prove helpful, but that is not the only way to avoid complicated problems down the line. Here are some of the most common issues that come up and how small business owners can tackle them.
Challenge #1: Finding the appropriate technology
There are so many technology choices that it can be tough to figure out what option is right for your needs. It is important to read reviews, look at professional reports and follow social media for expert advice when making a decision.
You can also work with a technology advisor if you feel like your problem needs a hands-on approach. They can find the appropriate solution for immediate growth and prepare your organization for the future.
Challenge #2: Using your money wisely
Every decision a small business makes can have a significant financial ramification. It is important to find technology that once you purchase it, it will stand the test of time.
A small business advisor can certainly pair you with the right technology, but that is not the only helpful tip. Leasing solutions are also worth exploring because they help you always stay up-to-date.
Challenge #3: Combining new technology with current systems
When you hire a new employee, there is a certain adjustment period to get them working most efficiently within your organizational structure. Adding new technology has the same effect.
According to a study by SMB Group, only 21 percent of small businesses feel they have a well-defined plan for digital transformation. Dell business laptops like Latitude and Vostro come equipped with several connection ports, which can aid in the streamlining of your business's integration needs.
If you are interested in learning more about how to overcome these types of challenges, bringing in a technology entrepreneur to speak at your next meeting or conference can prove extremely valuable. Guy Kawasaki and Esther Dyson are two of the most well-known names in the field and they are in-demand speakers for groups and organizations.
Kawasaki currently serves as the chief evangelist for the graphic design tool, Canva. He was previously Apple's chief evangelist.
Kawasaki impacts the next generation of tech entrepreneurs as an executive fellow at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. He has written over a dozen books and is a trustee for the Wikimedia Foundation.
Dyson is an angel investor who had great success with the company EDVenture Holdings. She is primarily concerned with health and technology startups.
Dyson is the author of the bestselling book, "Release 2.0: A Design for Living in the Digital Age." She holds a BA in economics from Harvard University.
If your company is interested in finding out about availability and booking fees for technology entrepreneurs like Guy Kawasaki, Esther Dyson or other technology leaders for a Keynote Speech, Fundraising Event, Autograph Signing, or Fundraising Event, call us at 1-888-832-4360.
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