Computer systems are essential for running almost any business these days. If you get the key issues right then your system can help enormously with the task of business management - get even a few issues wrong and your system might, at best, be an annoyance or, even worse a factor in your downfall. Many owners and managers can’t be bothered with the details involved in running a system and leave the job to employees or others who they think can cope. The risk is that unless you KNOW that they’re doing everything they should your system could fail you at any time and possibly cost you money, time and credibility with your customers. The checklists you find here will help you to cover the essentials so that you shouldn’t fall foul of the basic ways of fouling up.
This section contains general advice aimed at owners and managers of small & medium sized enterprises. If you want your company to enjoy the benefits of a well designed, well run system then check out the check lists & make sure you measure up.
Advice
The checklists are constructed in straightforward English and require no techincal knowledge or expertise - as a manager they are telling you WHAT you need to check on not HOW to do it.
Owners of existing systems should review the BACKUPS, PASSWORDS & VIRUS PROTECTION checklists
If you’re contemplating adding new software then review the SOFTWARE checklist
Owners of existing systems should review the BACKUPS, PASSWORDS & VIRUS PROTECTION checklists
If you’re contemplating adding new software then review the SOFTWARE checklist