Startup Guides > 3 Absurd Myths About Using Technology in Small Business

Risk taking is second nature to most entrepreneurs, but technology issues can make them turn cautious. Too often, business owners believe they don't have the expertise or financial resources to take full advantage of technology. But, by limiting their use of tech, they also limit their growth opportunities in our now always-on, always-connected world.

Turns out, many of these myths about tech may be based on misconceptions. Here are 3 common misconceptions that your business may need to move beyond in order to open new pathways for growth and innovation:

1) Security protection is too expensive and complicated for most small businesses.

Your data is one of your company's greatest assets, so investing in its security should be a top priority. The good news is that you don't need a big IT budget because many security measures are free or inexpensive. In many cases, it doesn't cost a penny extra to regularly download software updates, take advantage of your operating system's encryption capabilities, enforce the use of strong passwords, and use internet browsers with security features...