Business owners need to improve IT skills

Tue, 28 Jun 2011

Business owners need to improve IT skills

The results of a recent survey have suggested that there is a severe lack of IT skills among business owners in the UK.

The survey by Fasthost found that 43 per cent of businesses said they needed to get web professionals in from outside to manage their websites. This costs business owners huge amounts of money – money they could potentially save if they took a course to enhance their basic computer and web skills.

Some 56 per cent of those questioned said they are not able to make changes to their websites without bringing in expert help from elsewhere. In six out of ten cases, the person running a business did not even have access to the passwords or contact details for their web host.

Steve Holford of Fasthost said, "Should arrangements suddenly change, business owners should be equipped to make changes to their online identity and maintain contact with their online audience."

"It is vital that all businesses take simple measures to retain some basic control of their website and protect their investments," Holford added.

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