(Image credit: Getty Images) Digital transformation for small businesses can be a hugely beneficial process, giving any firm the foothold it needs to establish itself in the market. But that first step up can be the most difficult. A lot of the guidance and advice relating to digital transformation comes with baked-in expectations, including two that are fundamental: that the business interested in what’s on offer understands where and how digital transformation can provide the greatest advantage, and that the business has in-house technical experts who are able to oversee, monitor and work on any digital transformation project. These are bold assumptions when you consider that smaller businesses, comprising anything from a handful to a hundred or so staff, may not have any technology-specific people on the payroll or specific tech expertise on the board. What is such a business to do? Scoping a project without in-house expertise The first thing for any small business leader to do when seeking out a digital transformation project is to recognize what the precise needs of their business are. Some key operational signs will become apparent, as Ham Patel, COO EMEA at Oracle NetSuite, explains. Patel suggests three clear signs that a […]
Digital transformation for small businesses in 2024
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