7 Smart IT Questions Every Business Should Ask Regularly (But Often Don’t)
If your only interaction with your IT provider is when something breaks—or when it’s time to renew a contract—your business may be missing out.
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Shane Naugher
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Jul 3, 2025 5:07:20 PM
Most business owners think they’re safe just because they have backups. But when a real emergency hits—a power outage, a cyberattack, or even a natural disaster—backups alone won’t keep your business going. Just because you can restore your files doesn’t mean your business can keep running smoothly.
That’s where business continuity comes in. It’s a plan that helps your team keep moving, no matter what happens.
Yes, backing up your files is important. However, it’s just one part of a much bigger strategy.
Imagine this: your office floods overnight. Your files are backed up, but your computers are destroyed and no one can get into the building. What do you do? Without a plan for remote work or recovery, your team might be stuck waiting—while your clients move on.
A strong continuity plan does more than save your data. It helps you answer questions like:
The best plans include:
If your IT provider can’t walk you through each of these items, you may be unprepared. Discover How To Find The Right Cybersecurity MSP
Still not convinced? Here are just a few examples of how small businesses have been hit:
These events didn’t just affect big corporations. They impacted small and mid-sized businesses just like yours.
If a disaster happened tomorrow, would your business survive it?
Ask your IT team or provider these five questions:
If you’re unsure about any of these, you’re taking a risk.
You can’t control the weather or stop every cybercriminal. But you can decide how prepared your business will be.
A good IT provider will help you bounce back from disaster. A great one will make sure you never have to stop in the first place. Contact us to learn more.
If your only interaction with your IT provider is when something breaks—or when it’s time to renew a contract—your business may be missing out.
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