Your Future is on the Horizon | The challenges you face

In the previous article we highlighted some changes that we are making to our services, we explained that we aim to broaden our customers’ minds to the potential that comes from technology (if used correctly), whilst simultaneously familiarizing them with the little-known problems that a lot of businesses are now experiencing which had previously been lurking just beneath the surface.

We also explained that times are changing, and with it so are the challenges that businesses have to deal with daily. We explored one of the challenges and how to address it, and we will now do that for the second challenge in the remainder of this article.

• Increase profit and productivity

The impacts if not remedied:

• Loss of time
• Loss of reputation
• Loss of clients
• Loss of revenue

The risks that can lead to these impacts:

• Poor use of resources

Pressure is at an all-time high for the average workplace! Business owners are doing whatever is necessary to keep trading through what has been a very difficult time. However, working with a ‘deal with it as it comes’ approach does not allow your business any chance to grow and thrive and is simply a waiting game, until something pops up that can’t be dealt with spontaneously and which could potentially result in business threatening issues.

Not using the resources available effectively can mean tasks take more time, meaning you are not being as productive as possible. Time wasting is a recipe for disaster – it could lead you to fall behind, in turn starting a domino effect that ends in a drop in your revenue and overall business success.

• Not moving with the times

In some cases, yes, continuing the way you always have is the only way to function but, for most, using the right technology and with the right support to get the most out of that technology, your business could thrive and expand.

Not using the best tools available could mean your business is left behind with regard to the amount that you can achieve, the quality of what you produce, and the effort involved in producing it. If your competitors are using modern techniques for productivity, they undoubtedly will be offering a better-quality product to customers – again possibly leading to a potential drop in your revenue when customers go to your competitors.

If you address these issues correctly in 2022, the future of your organization can be a prosperous one.

We hope that these articles have been enlightening and you now know how essential the right tech – and support around the use of it – is going forward. If you feel like professional help is needed, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.

Technology utilized

Founded in 1984, Horizon started off as a custom software company doing work for Snap-on Tools. We rapidly added helpdesk and network support to the business and have continued expanding our capabilities ever since – all while also successfully transitioning to a second generation of owners.

Our team has over a hundred years of combined experience in virtually every field of IT. We are trusted by clients of every size, from local businesses all the way to multinational corporations (which have heavy security and inter-connectivity requirements). Our employees deliver a truly customer-focused direction in everything we do.

After more than thirty years in business, Horizon continues to grow both our client base and our knowledge. We look forward to working with you to help your business enjoy that same success. Contact us now and see what we can do for you.