Running your own business often feels like a never-ending cycle of tasks, with emails and responsibilities constantly vying for your attention. To achieve productivity and long-term success, it's crucial to prioritize and determine which tasks should occupy your schedule. Not everything needs your personal touch or involvement.

However, delegation is easier said than done. Many business owners struggle to let go of tasks they believe they can handle faster or better themselves. Phrases like "It's quicker if I do it myself" and "No one else can do it like I can" are common justifications. While this may hold true for some tasks, there are numerous IT and technology-related responsibilities that business owners often handle themselves, when they could and should be entrusting them to their IT team.

Some of these tasks are quite apparent, such as cybersecurity. Effective cybersecurity necessitates 24/7 monitoring, a task too demanding for busy business owners to manage personally. Yet, a common mistake is delegating this responsibility to an unqualified employee, family member, or friend.

However, there are many other tasks you might not be aware of that can be handed off to your IT team. Here are 10 tasks you can delegate to your IT professionals, allowing you to concentrate on running your business:

  1. Wi-Fi Troubleshooting and Optimization: Whether your Wi-Fi is down, needs extended coverage, or requires other adjustments, you don't need to crawl around with cables. Your IT team can handle it.
  2. Microsoft Teams Setup: If you're using tools like Zoom, Slack, and project management software, migrating to Microsoft Teams can enhance productivity. IT professionals can set up and train your team on its use.
  3. User Access Management: Your IT team can manage granting new employees access, promptly revoking access for terminated or resigned employees, and everything in between.
  4. Device Procurement and Configuration: When you need laptops, desktops, tablets, or mobile devices sourced and configured for optimal use, your tech team can handle it.
  5. Employee Tech Support: Eliminate the need for you to troubleshoot tech issues. Your team can submit tech tickets for a swift and efficient support response.
  6. Dual Monitor Setup: To boost productivity and efficiency, IT can configure dual monitors correctly, so your team can start working without DIY complications.
  7. Computer Speed Optimization: If your computer is sluggish, skip searching Google for solutions and call your IT team. They can improve your computer's speed.
  8. Email and Spam Protection: Say goodbye to sifting through dangerous or annoying spam emails; your IT team can handle email and spam protection.
  9. Office Equipment Configuration: Setting up new office equipment, like a printer, is no hassle for IT; they can assist with the configuration.
  10. Employee Screen Monitoring: Curious about your employees' work habits? IT can set up software to track activity and provide insights.

And the list goes on. IT providers can also assist with HIPAA, CMMC, and PCI compliance, facilitate external/remote access user file sharing, develop data loss recovery plans, manage office relocations, handle cabling, and much more. Most business owners are pleasantly surprised by the extensive range of responsibilities that a tech team can manage beyond cybersecurity.

The best course of action is to schedule a FREE Network Assessment. During this assessment, our team will comprehensively evaluate your system to identify areas for improvement and optimization. We will conduct a thorough audit, deliver a customized action plan to enhance your business's productivity, efficiency, and security, and address any questions you may have. Click here to book your Assessment now.