The new year is upon us, and many business owners will use this opportunity to create plans to ensure that 2023 is as profitable as possible. You can devise all kinds of business resolutions you want to focus on during the year, but most of the time, business owners think about key performance indicators like sales opportunities, customer loyalty or referrals. Still, while these are vital, it's just as important to include resolutions relating to new technological advancements.
You can see growth in many different areas when you improve the technology within your business. Some improvements will help you make each experience better for your customers, while others will allow you to save time and money. If you're unsure of what tech resolutions to make, don't panic; we're here to help! Here are three tech resolutions to think about in 2023 - they will help you both improve and protect your business.
Improve Your Cyber Security Practices
It's no secret that technology is constantly evolving, but many people fail to realize that cybercriminals are also evolving. Every business, regardless of size, needs to be aware of the risks and take the necessary precautions to avoid having a cyber-attack. If you don't have cyber security practices in place - or it's been some time since you last considered this - you should review your current needs and make any necessary updates.
One of the best ways to improve your cyber security practices is to run your team through annual or semiannual cyber security training. According to Verizon's 2022 Data Breaches Investigations Report, 82% of data breaches involved a human element. If your team is well-trained in cyber security and has bought into a cyber secure culture, your business will be less at risk. Make sure they know the importance of password security, the different types of cyber-attacks and how to protect sensitive business and customer information.
Utilize A Managed Services Provider
(MSP)
There was once a time when businesses used in-house IT teams to take care of all of their technology needs, but this is no longer the most efficient or affordable way to do things. Now businesses use MSPs to handle most of their technological affairs. MSPs are well-known for their ability to help with any technological needs since their teams are usually full of well-informed experts. They can take care of everything on the technology side of your business so you can focus more on boosting sales and pleasing customers.
If your business experiences power outages or natural disasters, MSPs will work around the clock to get you back up and running. They even ensure your data is backed up in case disaster does strike. If you're worried about cyber-attacks, there's no better way to protect your business and its data than by hiring an MSP. They monitor your network security and keep patches up to date to prevent hackers from accessing your information. Hiring an MSP may be the best thing you can do to protect your business.
Implement Artificial Intelligence into Your Business
Prepare yourself for the AI boom in 2023. Throughout the past few years, many businesses have utilized AI to boost their profits and customer satisfaction scores, but the uses and benefits of AI will grow significantly this year. In fact, you'll soon notice AI being used in new and beneficial ways in the health care and automotive industries.
If you aren't using any form of AI in your business, you should immediately look into it. You can implement an AI chatbot on your website to provide personalized conversation and help your customer with their questions or needs. Some AI software will even track customers as they peruse your website and offer them product suggestions, which can help improve your sales scores.
The New Year is the perfect time to
reset, reevaluate and plan to ensure 2023 is a successful year for you and your
business. If you are unsure about where to start, try implementing some of the
tech resolutions listed here. They'll quickly help you grow your business and
keep it protected from cyber security risks.
