If you’re scaling your business, don’t let these IT mistakes slow you down.
One of the most common blind spots in growth-stage companies? Technology. Whether you’re hiring, expanding offices, or adding services, the wrong IT setup can bottleneck your entire operation. That’s why identifying and avoiding the top IT mistakes growing businesses make is essential for sustainable growth.
1. Treating IT Like a Support Ticket, Not a Strategy
It’s easy to fall into the trap of “we’ll fix it when it breaks.” But if your IT approach is reactive, you’re always behind.
Whether it’s a solo IT contractor, a well-meaning team member who “knows computers,” or a small provider that only shows up when something goes wrong—you’ve outgrown it.
Better approach:
Partner with a managed IT provider that proactively supports your growth. At Stringfellow, every client gets a Client Technology Advisor (CTA) who helps plan and manage your tech like a true business function—not just support tickets. This is part of our ProSafeIT and HealthSafeIT platforms.
2. Relying on Legacy Tools That Don’t Scale
Still working off an old server? Fighting VPN logins? Struggling to onboard new hires because your systems are outdated?
This is one of the most frequent IT mistakes growing businesses make—sticking with legacy systems because they “still work.” But they weren’t built for cloud workflows, hybrid teams, or modern cybersecurity requirements.
What to do instead:
Move to a cloud-managed IT environment. That means modern file sharing (no more lost folders), automated device setups, secure access from anywhere, and no on-prem servers to babysit.
If you’re still stuck with file servers, site-to-site VPNs, or manual setup checklists—it’s time to modernize.
3. Thinking You’re Too Small to Be Targeted by Hackers
It’s not just big companies being targeted anymore. In fact, small and mid-sized businesses are the #1 target for ransomware attacks—precisely because they assume “it won’t happen to us.”
Without managed endpoints, multi-factor authentication (MFA), or threat detection, your business is wide open. And once a breach happens, it’s often too late to recover quickly.
How to fix it:
Get out in front of it. Cybersecurity is baked into every layer of our support plans—no bolt-on needed. From employee training to device encryption, our approach to security is scalable and built for growing teams.
Don’t Let IT Mistakes Derail Your Growth
These are the exact IT mistakes growing businesses make when they try to scale on outdated systems or reactive support. But fixing them doesn’t mean hiring an in-house IT team.
🎯 Book your 20-minute strategy session with the Stringfellow team.
We’ll help you identify risks, streamline your tools, and build an IT strategy that scales with you—not against you.
Because your people deserve technology that helps them win the day, not slow them down.
