Today's technology touches every layer of every business. Forward-thinking business owners understand the importance of developing a business strategy that incorporates technology into nearly every aspect of their business.
With more and better, faster, cheaper options available daily, the technology available to increase efficiency and profitability is truly mind-boggling. Remember, the iPhone is only 10 years old yet it has transformed culture around the world.
A state-of-the-art mainframe computer costing over a million dollars in 1965 and requiring special air conditioning and power, is now carried in your pocket or purse - and has processing speeds exceeding 1,000 times the 50 year old mainframe computer.
What the technology future holds is every business owner's blessing and nightmare. They fear that they will get so dependent on technology that one simple breakdown will effectively put them out of business. They are experts are running their business, but they are likely not experts at technology. Today's guest, Justin Plaza, has a solution.
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Justin Plaza
Justin Plaza was a driven 19 year old when he completed his AA degree from Technical Career Institutes and decided he just had to launch a technology business. That was 15 years ago when he opened the doors to JKP Technology in Stamford, CT. Now, he is branching out and bringing this personalized technology service company to South Florida.
James Murphy
Jim Murphy graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri with a degree in Business Administration. His career took him into the technology field beginning with NCR Corporation and transitioning into bigger and more complex technology companies as the industry itself began to stabilize and grow. His most ambitious project was building and then selling a data warehouse company to IBM Corporation where he worked for a number of years.
Palm Beach SCORE
Palm Beach SCORE is a non-profit who's mission is helping local small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs grow and thrive by offering mentoring, workshops, business consulting and counseling services, networking opportunities, events and partnerships within the Palm Beach / South Florida business corridor.
SCORE-ing Your Business' host Penny Pompei serves as Chapter Chair for our local Palm Beach SCORE Chapter #224, located in beautiful downtown West Palm Beach.