Six Technology Rules to Boost Your Business

Written by Ramon Ray of Entrepreneur.com

Over the past few weeks, I've been thinking about the following six rules I created that I believe will really help you boost your business. There are plenty of other technology rules to keep in mind, but these six go beyond the traditional guidelines of having a Web site and making sure your technology is secure.

1. Spend money on technology as an investment -- not as a cost.
You spend money on insurance. You probably have a lawyer and an accountant. However, when it comes to spending money on technology, many of you only do so when absolutely necessary. You don't spend money on technology that you think you don't need. This is a mistake.

If you're building a business that's meant to last, you must think of your technology spending as an investment in how technology can help your business grow. You should spend money on technology that will help you now and in the future. The right investments in technology will help you save money and time, do more with less and grow your business. ...