Small businesses, real world challenges
What matters most in the here and now for small businesses?
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For small businesses today, the future of work isn’t a distant, out-of-reach idea. It’s what’s booked in for tomorrow morning, or on the to-do list today. It’s Real World Working.
And in the real world, there are many different challenges affecting Europe’s small businesses, whether it’s handling new technology or dealing with fluctuating workforces.
At the same time, Sharp understands that every business is unique, and that technology requirements are determined by an organisation’s activities, location, goals, and people. That’s why we have a range of technologies suited to small businesses’ needs.
In our latest series of blogs, we explore how digital transformation is driving better business outcomes, highlight how to approach lessening the load to ensure happier, more productive employees and discuss tips on how to address the skills shortage.
How to thrive
Read our blogs on how small businesses can navigate real-world challenges.
How tech transformation can drive business success
Digitisation isn’t something you do once and that’s it. As many small businesses are discovering, it’s an iterative process that involves continuously evolving and adapting to new processes. But how can tech transformation benefit small businesses specifically – and what’s the best approach?
Burnout: The smaller the business, the heavier the load
For smaller teams, workloads can get busy fast. Whether it’s managing multiple requests from the shop floor or overseeing the progress of projects – there is always something that needs to be done. Luckily, there are various digital solutions and tools that can help lighten the load. Find out the best ways to avoid the burnout cycle.
Managing everyday challenges despite the digital skills gap
With less people power and financial resilience than their larger counterparts, small businesses are depending on the use of digital solutions more than ever. But with only 54% of people aged 16-74 in the EU capable of performing basic digital tasks, there’s a serious digital skills shortage. Find out how your small business can navigate the digital skills gap.
Thrive in the tech-first business landscape
For small businesses wanting to grow, embracing tech is crucial. But as it stands, there is a lack of digital proficiency with nearly half of us struggling with basic digital skills. Find out how Sharp can help you close this digital skills gap.
Watch videoHow can Sharp help?
With evolving business plans and fluctuating workloads, we understand the needs of small businesses.
Future-proof your business
Technology is an investment that needs to be considered carefully within any small business.
Our IT consultancy services provide you with access to a deep, broad range of technical skills, together with the dedicated resources needed to deliver project work successfully with the right support and guidance along the way.
We also support organisations with their digital transformation journeys, helping them create future workplaces and enable hybrid working by providing an extensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services.
Notably, Sharp’s full suite of printers have everything your small business needs for its office, while document and print management software plays a significant part in digital transformation, while Audio Visual (AV) equipment, systems and software help bring communication to life.
Dedicated and responsive support
As your small business grows, it’s important to deploy scalable, affordable and integrated IT solutions that evolve with you.
Whether it’s to address password resets, hardware problems, network issues or a full infrastructure project, dedicated IT support is essential to keep everything working smoothly.
With your IT needs taken care of by an award-winning team, you can concentrate on the thing that matters the most: growing and managing your business.
Protect from cyber-attacks
Cyber threats are continually evolving, with small businesses at risk of more frequent, sophisticated, and targeted attacks.
Sharp provides a range of cyber security services, providing protection against the latest cyber security threats including Security Awareness Training, incident response, and data recovery – helping you protect your systems and sensitive data and limiting business downtime.
Our Endpoint Security solutions provide tried-and-tested Anti-virus & Web Protection across all your devices, eliminating the need for a standalone alternative, and saving you on cost and complications.
Security is also important for your day-to-day. With our document management services, you can securely access the information you need, when you need it, through one central system.
Why trust Sharp as your small business technology partner?
Sharp has a broad range of solutions and services to make life easier for you and your colleagues, allowing you to focus on doing what you do best.
Our experienced consultants work with each individual client to understand their goals and design bespoke solution packages to suit their needs. We provide a personalised and professional service to every one of our clients, in all environments.