06/18/2026
5 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Protecting Their Business
Most business owners want to protect their business. But when you ask what that actually means, the answer is usually one sentence: "back up my data." That's a start, not a strategy. Here are the five mistakes I see most often, and what to do instead.
1. Thinking only about computers
Technology gets all the attention, but physical security and the wellbeing of your team come first. If something happens to you or your people, the firewall doesn't matter. Protection starts with people and place
Most business owners want to protect their business. But when you ask what that actually means, the answer is usually one sentence: "back up my data." That's a start, not a strategy. Here are the five mistakes I see most often, and what to do instead. 1. Thinking only about