Dramatic changes to operations brought about by COVID-19 have forced many New Jersey schools to reassess the way they spend their funds. And with funding challenges, it’s inevitable that business components deemed noncritical will be left by the wayside.
IT is integral to the operations of for- and nonprofit organizations alike. Email is necessary for communications, customer relationship management systems for keeping tabs on people they’re serving, and project management platforms for distributing workloads and ensuring milestones are met.
These days, a business's network is the backbone of their daily operations — it’s crucial in running a systematic way of communicating with customers, keeping important records, and tracking revenue. New Jersey businesses depend heavily on their networks, so it’s imperative that they’re reliable and secure, with optimal connectivity to boot.
The world is still experiencing the effects of the global pandemic that hit its peak in 2020. Even though it was a health crisis, its negative effects were felt in every aspect of society, including the business sector. Some businesses were forced to reconsider and eventually change how they operate and deliver value to customers.
After trying to halt the spread of the coronavirus, the United States is now trying to halt the economic downturn that the pandemic has caused. Even though a vaccine won’t be available anytime soon, each state is now allowing certain businesses to reopen in order to restart the economy in stages.
If you’re a New Jersey business owner, you need to be judicious in your investments, especially these days.
At the end of 2019, the outlook wasn’t optimistic for the Garden State’s economy, with many experts fearing that New Jersey wasn’t prepared should a recession happen in 2020. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has all but guaranteed that local businesses will be struggling in the coming months.
Ask any business owner or CEO what their company’s most important resources are, and most likely you’ll hear answers such as, “Our people,” or “Our office culture.” But there’s one resource that all companies have in spades but often remains untapped.
As a small- to mid-sized business (SMB) owner, you want to spend judiciously on your IT. If you don't plan your IT budget, it can balloon unexpectedly, throwing your numbers awry. Most big businesses have enough money to shoulder unplanned expenses. But for SMBs whose pockets don’t go as deep, such runaway projects can be catastrophic to your bottomline.
Having a full schedule isn’t necessarily a sign that someone manages his or her time effectively. Chances are, the opposite is the case. There’s far more to achieving an optimal work-life balance than trying to get your calendar filled up. Having a full diary is more likely a sign of stress and impending burnout.
As a business owner, you are keenly aware of how technology is an integral part of commerce these days. You’ve been told countless times that technology helps drive growth and innovation, increases your competitive advantage, and improves internal and external communication in your organization.
