Do you find budgeting for IT challenging? If so, you aren’t alone.
While the IT budgeting process can be tricky for small businesses, it can be especially difficult for those trying to do it all by themselves. With so many aspects to consider, such as routine/ongoing IT services, projects, refreshes and accidents/incidents, it can be tough to prioritize each and everything and still have funds left over for other crucial matters.
Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget?
Technology is essential for any modern business such as yours, but it’s easy to focus solely on routine services that keep the lights on. This could lead you to miss crucial budget categories, leaving you scrambling when unanticipated needs arise.
Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You're doing something incredible to ensure your small business’ success.
Budgeting for technology can be tricky. On the one hand, you want to be ready for anything, but you also don't want to overspend and waste valuable resources.
When we think about being a sustainable business, we immediately think about how best to use our own resources to reduce any negative environmental impact. But to build a sustainable business means more than just recycling and using renewable energy. It means laying the groundwork for future employee and customer growth.
Outsourcing part or all of IT support provides small and medium businesses with a deep bench of technology specialists who can manage every aspect of their network and systems. But searching for a managed services provider (MSP) can be confusing. Unlike other professional service industries, managed IT is not regulated, which means anyone can claim to be an expert in IT. So, unless a business owner is technical and understands exactly what solutions are needed to move the business forward, it’s hard to tell if a provider is qualified to offer any service beyond reactive support.
How do you know if you’re getting the most value out of your current technology plan?
No two businesses are the same. That is why you must have an IT service provider that knows your needs and goals. True IT consultants live and breathe technology, so they are always on the lookout for new trends, tools and applications to move their clients ahead of the curve.
