DIY

We've all done some DIY project and there's a time and a place for DIY. Ever done a DIY project that took significantly longer than anticipated, over budget, poor quality work? Sure, we all have. DIY can be an opportunity to have fun, learn, grow, and in some cases more effective.

Every form of business or profession are often the best at what they do because they're a specialist. They do it as their primary profession. Results are consistent and meet quality expectations. We want these types of results when we're working plumbing or electrical for say a house. We can' afford to have those items not work correctly.

Your business is not the place to do much DIY. Just because it can doesn't mean you should. Even if you're looking to take on bookkeeping you still have your books reviewed by a CPA or certified bookkeeper because you can't afford to be wrong with your taxes. It's not worth it. Small price to pay to get your books in-order.

Your business software, which includes websites, is no different. You don't want to DIY this area. You're going to spend a lot more time learning about SEO, web development, integration, and performance that you anticipate. Once you're done with this endeavor you're going to be surprise at just how deep the rabbit hole goes with IT and software. There're hundreds of different professions that makeup the IT industry. Software and IT are still growing so fast that these professions are constantly changing and evolving. Basically, if IT professionals have a hard time trying to keep up what do you think that means for you?

Learn about your software but only learn what you need to know. What's it for and how to use it. If you're maximizing your software you don't always need to know how it works. You've got a business to run. You could also answer your own phone but there's a time when it's more valuable to outsource.

Outsource your IT and software work. Spend your time focusing on your business. We can't stress this enough. Too often DIY projects don't make it and the 'shortcut' or 'cost savings' are gone once it's realized the DIY has to be fixed, not used, or poor performance. All of which are detrimental to a business.

Let a professional help you with your software. We do software all the time. It's what we're good at. We like doing it. It is our profession. In the end your business spends less money and receives a better product.