Are you planning to include your IT needs in your annual budget this year? If so, congratulations! You are doing something incredible to ensure your small business’ success. Budgeting for your business can be tricky and technology budgeting is no different. On the one hand, you want to be ready for anything, but you also […]
Don’t Overlook These 3 Technology Budget Categories Are you considering all the necessary technology categories when planning your annual budget? Technology is essential for any modern business, but as budgets get tighter, it’s easy to focus solely on routine services that keep the lights on and not on planning ahead. This could lead you […]
Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organizations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. An outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee dissatisfaction Upsetting your customers Once you understand the risks of not […]
When used strategically, technology can help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) develop a more productive, efficient and innovative workforce. That’s why businesses that prioritize technology are three times more likely to exceed corporate goals. In a business world that’s evolving at a breakneck pace, your company may not be able to perform at its full […]
A Study of Cost & Talent IT Department Structure Cost often drives the outsourcing of key IT applications and services, but analysis shouldn’t stop there when looking for managed services. Factoring in employee acquisition, salaries, employee workloads and the core expertise of your IT department also needs to come into play when making the decision […]
How long should my business class phone system last before we need to replace it? I find myself getting asked this question frequently. This is crucial in analyzing the actual Return on Investment (ROI) when a company is planning for the future. It is also important when issues start to arise…is this the beginning of […]
