• 1. Understand your customers’ needs: this is crucial to identifying the technology needs of your business.
• 2. Do your research. Knowing what products are available will help you to make informed choices.
• 3. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Expert advice and a second opinion from a colleague or friend can be invaluable.
• 4. Choose the right supplier. Having a reliable, experienced supplier guarantees peace of mind and ensures that you get the best solution for your business.
• 5. Disaster-proof your IT plan. Minimising down-time is critical for any business, so ensure that support is there to get your business up and running again.

But knowing where to look for information, advice and planning can be daunting! Luckily BT Local Business in on hand to help. Whether you are setting up a business, or expanding or reviewing current systems, this network of businesses nationwide, which has been in operation for over five years now, can give you the advice you need.

To find out how your nearest BT Local Business can help your company, visit BTLocalBusiness.