Watch your steps: Online Lessons

Modern technology has completely transformed the world and helped us make tremendous progress in all sectors of life. Technology has provided more accessible, safer, or even automated solutions for performing operations, whether in commerce, industry, office, or home.

Knowledge is crucial.

However, just like other resources, technology is only as good as it is used. When properly incorporated into your business, it can significantly help to achieve faster turnarounds, minimize costs, enhance quality, and improve the general efficiency of your enterprise.

Watch your steps! Technology can also inhibit the prosperity of your business. This is especially so if you have no knowledge whatsoever of “that little technical piece of the puzzle” or if you lack adequate understanding of how to use a necessary technical tool to optimize your operations.

Are you undermining your profitability and stressing out?

Not being aware of a particular technology in your field of business is very detrimental to your profitability. Your rivals will perform moves that you can only daydream of (at best).

It is vital to always be ahead of the curve. This will help you maintain competitiveness, and in some cases, it might be the difference between if you enjoy your job or just tolerating it.

Are you just hanging on (to the tail end of your daily tasks), or do you currently feel confident in using the technology you have right now to the point that you can reel in success while still enjoying “work-life” harmony?

Confidence is what you need to use your “earning tools" effectively.

While having no knowledge of the available technology inhibits your business the most, you should note that inability to use that technology effectively is equally harmful. 

Your business will perform “shaky” regarding efficiency and quality of output by not optimizing the technology's use.

I have found that in most cases, independent professionals and small businesses have already acquired most of the technology they would need. Their tools are most likely in their hands or at their fingertips. Don’t be the professional that lacks the knowledge or confidence to extract the value of what is at your fingertips. It is essential to understand how to use the technology available to you clearly.  Where there is a challenge, seek the services of a technology consultant.

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Andre Mighty, Chief Project Consultant | Fluent Decisions, LLC