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Please take ten minutes to implement this Policy for your business. It will reduce time wasted by staff, prevent several common IT issues and it's FREE.

Did you know that 40% of the issues you experience with your IT are caused by the people using it? While this is true, it's unfair to blame them because most staff would have no idea that their behaviour is such a big part of the problem.

The Policy we're referring to above is called an Acceptable Use Policy and, while it's used religiously in large companies, small to medium businesses can often overlook its importance. Very simply – it’s a document that you sign with your staff which tells them what they should and should not be doing with your computer equipment.

Some users see nothing wrong with uploading dozens of photos from the weekend to your network or installing some software they got from a friend. Other users spend hours on social networking sites such as Facebook or selling goods on eBay. These behaviours have an impact on productivity, slow down your IT and could even create legal ramifications for your business. Even if you could get back one hour each week from each member of staff, what would that mean to your business?

Implementing a simple Acceptable Use Policy clearly tells staff what they should and should not be doing with computers at work. I've attached a draft copy of an AUP so you can see what it covers. If you would like a free AUP customised with your company name, ready to sign with your staff members, please visit www.sumix.com/aup and we will email you one.

I'll keep in touch regarding more simple ways you can enhance the way your IT works within your business.

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