The 5 most common IT mistakes businesses make.
If you run a business, you deal with IT—whether you want to or not. Avoid these five mistakes, and you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble.
1. Ignoring Security
Hackers don’t care how big your business is. Small businesses are easy targets—70% of ransomware attacks hit them in 2021.
Keep software updated.
Use strong, unique passwords.
Set up firewalls and antivirus protection.
Basic security beats expensive fixes every time.
2. No Backups
Losing your data isn’t rare. It happens all the time. Businesses spend months (or years) recovering—if they can recover at all.
Set up automatic backups. Cloud storage is cheap insurance.
3. Holding Onto Outdated Tech
Old software and hardware aren’t just slow. They’re risky. The 2017 Equifax breach? A known vulnerability that never got patched.
Upgrade regularly. Not for the sake of having new tech—just to keep things running safely.
4. Skipping Employee Training
Most security breaches aren’t technical failures. They’re human mistakes. A single phishing email can cost you thousands.
Train your team to spot scams. It’s a small investment that prevents big losses.
5. No Plan for IT Failures
Things break. Networks go down. Without a plan, downtime drags on.
Have a backup plan. Work with an IT provider who can fix problems fast.
Schedule a free chat with a Eugene Networks engineer.