5 Tech Mistakes That Are Costing You Time and Money (and How to Fix Them)

Episode #102: 5 Tech Mistakes That Are Costing You Time and Money (and How to Fix Them)

In this episode of Tech Savvy 101: AI & Automation Made Simple, I’m diving into five common tech mistakes that could be draining your time and money — and, more importantly, how to fix them fast.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by too many tools, worried about data loss, or struggled with disorganized systems, this episode will help you simplify and secure your tech setup so it works for you, not against you.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through:

• The dangers of Shiny Object Syndrome—and how to avoid wasting money on tools you don’t need.
• Data backup strategies (including the 3-2-1 rule) to protect your business from tech disasters.
• Why documenting tech processes is non-negotiable for business continuity.
• Password management tips to keep your accounts secure while saving time.
• The importance of mobile functionality and how to ensure your systems are optimized for working on the go.

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED

Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I personally use and love!

• Side Hustle ProKit – My favorite all-in-one software platform.
  https://www.thesarahbaker.com/side-hustle-prokit
• LastPass – Secure password management.
  https://www.lastpass.com/
• 1Password – Simplify and secure your logins.
  https://1password.com/
• Loom – Record and share video tutorials and workflows.
  https://www.loom.com/
• Google Drive – Cloud storage for secure file organization and collaboration.
  https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/
• Scribe – Document SOPs quickly and easily with step-by-step guides.
  https://scribehow.com/  
• Otter.ai – AI-powered transcription and meeting notes.
  https://otter.ai/ 

In This Episode I Discuss:

01:34 - Shiny Object Syndrome: Avoiding Unnecessary Tools
04:06 - Data Backup Strategies: Protect Your Business
06:51 - Documenting Tech Processes: Ensuring Continuity
09:17 - Mobile Functionality and Password Management
11:15 - Password and Access Management

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