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Why do small businesses need IT support?

July 9, 2019/in blog, IT Blog /by i-Tech Support

It’s common for IT to be treated like a secondary concern by small business owners who’ve recently made it through the DIY startup years.

The issue is that IT is still viewed as a burden rather than a tool to empower. But when issues happen, like a server crashing or email going offline, owners begin to realize they need some reliable support after all.

Here’s a question that many businesses owners ask themselves:

Why not just get the office manager to troubleshoot problems as they occur? Or maybe hourly help desk service would do the trick. It seems cheaper in the long run.

While it’s true that these solutions are better than nothing, having a dedicated team of IT experts watching over a company’s network decreases the likelihood of having bad situations arise in the first place.

And that’s not all – a knowledgeable team of IT professionals can get you back on track without taking time away from your employees or worrying about the variable cost of working with a “by-the-hour” IT service.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what a stable managed IT service provider can help businesses do.

1. Stay more productive

Trying to solve all operational problems related to your business can become a real setback in getting the work done.

With experts dedicated to ensuring that your computers are running properly, people can do their jobs and you won’t have to worry about productivity hitting a wall when something does break.

Related: See what Entrepreneur says about outsourcing as a whole

2. Keep your technology competitive

Businesses who invest in IT and get expert consultants in the field are more likely to thrive than those that don’t. It’s for this reason that looking into IT support should be a prerequisite for any business, no matter the size.

IT solutions for computer software, hardware, and more recent innovations (like VoIP phone systems and cloud storage) are difficult to manage and keep up with.

But when a company’s only job is technology support, there’s nothing more important to them than keeping up with technology.

In other words, good technology can keep clients happy and competitive while helping businesses get better results over time.

3. Improve your security

Security is also a big problem for many businesses, largely because cybercriminals know that most small companies don’t impose tough security measures.

This is usually either due to a lack of knowledge about the threats out there or because the perceived cost of being protected is too high. The ugly truth? Cybercriminals don’t play favorites. They just look for an open door.

Did you know? According to Small Business Trends, 60% of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyber attack.

Most of the time, it’s just automated intrusion programs going through a list. If your server somehow makes it onto that randomly generated list, then the damage caused can be pretty extensive. Maintaining up-to-date security measures should be a huge priority no matter the size of your business.

Unless you’re working daily in the IT industry, it’s near-impossible to keep up with all the latest preventative measures.

Final Thoughts

IT support is an absolute necessity if you want to stay productive, deliver on promises and grow your company.

Getting reliable managed IT support keeps your people doing what customers are paying you to do instead of focusing on the things that slow you down.

Tags: business continuity, data backup, managed services, Small Business IT Support
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