Connecticut is a great state for small businesses. We have a well-educated workforce and a strong labor market. We are close to major cities such as New York and Boston, and Connecticut’s personal per capita income averages $20,000 higher than the national average.
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Every business needs to be concerned about data security, especially securing customers’ personal data. Many businesses need to collect and store sensitive personal information. For example, retailers that maintain customer loyalty clubs and sell goods online have to keep financial information, such as credit card numbers. Service providers such as doctors and dentists have to keep more sensitive information, such as social security numbers.
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More Connecticut businesses are expanding their workforce, and with staff expansion come new pressures on IT departments to accommodate new employees. Business productivity is increasingly being driven by computer technology, so it’s important to get new workers connected to the company network as quickly as possible. With all the other responsibilities the CIO and IT department have, supporting new hires typically is not high on the list. Keeping pace with an expanding workforce and expanding computing demands is what keeps Connecticut businesses competitive, which is why more IT departments need to adopt new strategies to keep pace with staff expansion.
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Contrary to popular belief, business is booming in the Nutmeg State. An increasing number of new businesses are being started by entrepreneurs. New startups in biotechnology, financial services, high-tech, and other markets are opening their doors across the state. Venture funding is becoming more readily available and with the economy improving, investors are looking for new opportunities. And as start-ups continues to thrive, so does the need for mentorship programs to help fledgling CT entrepreneurs succeed.
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