Choosing a Cloud Solution Provider #StartupChats
We were invited to participate in Startup Canada’s #StartupChat sponsored by Microsoft Canada. The focus of this chat was to help startups choose the right cloud solution provider.
About Startup Canada:
Startup Canada is a grassroots network of entrepreneurs working together to build an environment for entrepreneurship in Canada. Through online platforms, grassroots Startup Communities and cross-sector initiatives, Startup Canada is advancing entrepreneurial momentum and a culture of entrepreneurship, as the voice of Canadian entrepreneurs.
#StartupChats – Tips to Improve your Startup Today
Listed below are the questions and our answers;
Question & Answer #1
Q1 Let’s begin! What is the cloud? What does it mean when startups can operate their biz using the cloud? @msft_businessCA #StartupChats
A1: Ability to host your data virtually to access it from anywhere and everywhere. Low hardware cost and increase efficiency.
Question & Answer #2
Q2 What are the benefits of using the cloud for startups? @msft_businessCA #StartupChats
A2: Cloud solutions provide flexibility for startups. You pay as you grow and add services when you need them #Startupchats
Question & Answer #3
Q3 What types of startups are best suited to build their business on the cloud? @msft_businessCA #StartupChats
A3: Any #startup can use cloud solutions. Customer service to invoicing can be done on the cloud. Cloud is affordable #startupchats
Question & Answer #4
Q4 Starting a business in the cloud can be perplexing – where should entrepreneurs start? @msft_businessCA#StartupChats
A4: Start by trusting the #cloud. Learn how cloud can be secure so you have the confidence to build cloud applications #Startupchats
Question & Answer #5
Q5 What are typical roadblocks entrepreneurs face when building their business in the cloud? @msft_businessCA#StartupChats
A5: choosing your hosting location/provider can be a struggle. #Compliance and #data security varies by country. #Startupchats
Question & Answer #6
Q6 What steps should be considered when choosing a cloud solution provider? What’s available? @msft_businessCA #StartupChats
A6: There are hundreds of cloud solutions. Keep it simple: Research —Trial —choose #Startupchats
Question & Answer #7
Q7 What cloud management strategy do you advise startups to explore? @msft_businessCA #StartupChats
A7: Start from security, when data is secure you are safe. Get expert help, up-time is critical in cloud business. #Startupchats
Question & Answer #8
Q8 What types of risk are associated with building businesses using the Cloud? How can they be avoided? @msft_businessCA #StartupChats
A8: Firstly, cloud is more safe. Reward TRUMPS risk! If you choose the right provider and location. You are covered!! #Startupchats
Question and Answer #9
Q9 How much should startups invest in cloud computing? @msft_businessCA #StartupChats
A9: @Cloudchoiceinc we invested 100% in the cloud. Our business is cloud solutions. It might vary for each target market #Startupchats
Question & Answer #10
Q10 How should startups tackle privacy and security issues associated with cloud computing? @msft_businessCA#StartupChats
It was an awesome opportunity to connect with Canadian entrepreneurs to share ideas and knowledge. We are excited about our partnership with Startup Canada to help build our community. You can read the entire discussion HERE.
