Getting control of your IT before it controls you

Is your IT holding your business back without you even realising it?Today's episode covers how to get control of your IT infrastructure before it starts controlling you.Joe McAuley from Tech First IT Solutions Ltd joins me to share practical advice for business owners who are firefighting IT issues rather than managing them.We look at four aspects:➡️ Control - how to get a clear picture of what you have, identify your critical systems, and make sure someone in your business owns the relationship with your IT setup.➡️ Assess - how to identify your risks and gaps, from backup testing to security, and why you need to plan for where your business is heading, not just where it is now.➡️ Leverage - why bringing in an external IT partner often works out cheaper than managing it in-house, and what good external support actually looks like.➡️ Maintain - how to stay on top of your IT proactively, what monthly reporting should cover, and why quarterly reviews with your IT partner make a real difference.It's not just a conversation however.We've taken our chat a step further by creating a quiz to accompany the conversation.Take the quiz and you'll receive a bespoke report with advice from Joe that you can implement immediately.Get bespoke advice from JoeThis podcast will give you an insight into the expertise offered by Joe. If our conversation has you thinking about vulnerabilities in your IT system, Joe can help. Joe can give you the support you need to ensure your IT systems are built to support your business with the backup you require.LinksCheck out Joe’s websiteGet in touch via LinkedIn___Our podcast is designed to bring you interesting and valuable conversations with trusted, expert suppliers and advisors who provide a wide range of services that you might need in your business. I want to spend time chatting to these experts because there is so much expertise across our supply chain that we can all learn from.We're using our C-A-L-M acronym because the podcast will cover everything from sales and marketing to IT, professional services, property and FM, net zero, utilities, business support, and HR, so you can expect a wide variety of guests and topics.I've set up The Independent Buying Group to help small and medium-sized businesses find the suppliers they need to grow. If you need support with sourcing, negotiating contracts, or managing suppliers, we can help your team build a supplier strategy aligned with your business goals. Get in touch and see how we can help