Increasing small business productivity and freeing up employees to concentrate on there highest and best use (HABU).
We are all small business owners don’t have enough time in the day, alongside other broader pressures, such as cash flow, dealing with complex IT problems and cybersecurity has become a burden many could do without. Cybersecurity has now scaled to a level within a small business, due to risk and brand hit, this now requires high-end specialist skills. Small businesses are discovering that good quality high maturity IT Outsourcing is a practical and surprisingly affordable way to deliver peace of mind around your data (crown jewels) and savings where IT support is concerned.
Small business owners know that people’s time is their most precious resource and so their greatest asset is their people. The complexities and different hats people wear within a small business can seem almost endless, with social & family plans going up in smoke, holidays cancelled and owners reporting falling ill due to stress or overwork. It’s common for directors, or senior members of staff to find themselves hindered by technology and not realising their vision.
The answer for many small businesses is a reputable managed IT service provider that not only has the knowledge and skills but also starts from the top of the business within a strategic position.
Even when your company has an in-house IT team, their time can often not achieve all the results you require or allow for the depth of knowledge now required to ensure security is at the forefront of your IT.
A good quality managed IT service provider can monitor your systems, provide unlimited support for a monthly fixed-fee and perform important maintenance that keeps your business’ IT infrastructure up and running.
More time to do what you do best
Small businesses commonly opt for a reputable managed IT service provider to free up time needed for their staff to concentrate on core business activities. With the range, complexity and security required for modern IT systems, it’s become difficult for companies to rely exclusively on in-house expertise. Often owners or staff with some technical knowledge end up trying to deal with IT issues, which can slow a business down significantly, or even bring it to a temporary halt.
A managed IT service provider means that the right skills are always available to keep your company’s IT system running smoothly, as this is there core focus, just like you and your speciesism. There are fewer nasty surprises, in terms of budget, because the service is covered by a fixed monthly cost, and quarterly strategic IT dedicated reviews. The provider monitors systems, managers updates and minimises downtime so that the IT systems can work effectively.
Working with an IT partner
Technology is developing rapidly, with the result that businesses’ needs are constantly changing and becoming more complex. With a reputable managed IT service provider, small business have the right advice available when problems occur. Repairs can be conducted remotely, and the provider will liaise with different vendors when more complex issues arise, meaning staff can focus entirely on their core duties.
An effective managed IT service provider will listen to your business, helping to plan its IT strategy and improve its existing systems, whether for mobile use, analytics or security. It can track how your company uses its system, recording important incidents or trends, to give your SME a greater understanding of how IT affects its operations.
Summary:
- Owners and employees find themselves sidetracked by IT issues that can be handled more effectively by dedicated experts.
- All the people within the business need to focus on their highest and best use of time (HABU)
- Outsourcing IT support delivers peace of mind and saves money.
- SMEs opt for managed IT service providers to free up time for core business activities.
- For a fixed monthly fee, a reputable managed IT service provider can monitor your systems to keep them efficient and respond to problems when they arise.
