As data experts we are constantly asking ourselves what ready really is. There's not a single business in the world that doesn't have areas to improve on. The largest companies spend substantial amounts of money improving their data procedures to ensure that that their data storage is compliant with regulations, secure and optimised.

Small and medium businesses are struggling to ensure that their data is correctly secured, compliant with regulations and optimised. The financial, legal and reputational implications of these factors is enough to sink even large businesses, so it is crucial that they are addressed.

Even if your data storage is sufficiently secured and meets your industry regulatory requirements, doesn't mean that your job is done. There are countless benefits that can be gained from improved data storage procedures, it's not all about avoiding the negatives. Consider the following:

  • Increased productivity - Many businesses use multiple different data sources for different purposes. Data consolidation can reduce the time taken to maintain data, leaving more time for your typical business functions.
  • Lower staffing costs - I've spoken to hiring managers that are hiring staff purely because they struggle to keep up with basic administration that can be automated or wouldn't be required with sufficient optimisation.
  • Improved insights in to your business - Taking advantage of data analytical tools gives you insight in to potential areas of improvement that you may not have considered. Many of these are free and easy to use.

The benefits of good data storage practices can benefit any business, and easily pay for themselves. There are tools and services available at any price range, even free if you are willing to put in the extra work to implement them yourself. Even if you're a small business which deals the bare minimum data that is required, there are still solutions that could improve your business.

To show our dedication to helping small business owners understand the importance of data, we offer you free consultation services with no commitment required. Everything we do for you is because we believe that data is the way of the world, and it's not worth being left behind

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