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Chapter 2

Understanding BizIT

There are those who say that in order to start a business, all you really need is a

table, a chair and a telephone, along with some writing materials and a calculator.
This may be true in the very beginning – depending on what sort of business it is

and what it is you’re selling – but (hopefully!) your needs will expand along with the
business.

For example, if your business involves doing research for second and third parties,

local libraries, universities and colleges and state and county government offices
are great places to access, and may be necessary.

However, as more and more information is posted online, you’ll find it possible to
save a great deal in travel costs by accessing the information on the Web, or at
least confirming that the information you’re seeking is there and the trip is justified.

(You could call on the phone and ask, but anymore, chances are you’ll spend

considerable amounts of time wading through menus and trying to get to the
person with whom you need to speak.)

Basically, information technology is about two things: (A) saving time and (B)

providing secure access to data.

Assessing Your I.T. Needs

There are certain needs common to every business, regardless of what product or

service it’s offering. At a minimum, every office will need:

 A desk and a comfortable chair
 At least one good-sized bookcase or shelving unit

 A table