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5 Ways Businesses Waste Money by Not Having Proper I.T. Guidance
As a business owner or manager, you know the importance of being productive and efficient with your time. But do you realize how many small tasks can save money without even knowing it?
The following list is compiled from various sources around why this happens:
Purchasing the Wrong Equipment
Finding the right equipment for your company can be challenging. I.T. Providers consider many factors when choosing what equipment will work best with their clients’ services. They will use some general guidelines to save time and money on purchases. These considerations also help them provide better customer service and help with the clients’ workflow.
Emergency Spending, No Planning in Advance
When your company’s I.T. needs are not in order, it can lead to more problems or a financial catastrophe down the line. A great benefit of working with an MSP is the experience and preparation they offer - less downtime means higher productivity rates, which will ultimately save you money.
Cost of 3rd Party Licensing and Services
When purchasing a-la-carte services, you may add more accounts and services than you need. You may gain unsecured monthly rates that are unnecessary for what you need to operate smoothly - especially if they don’t even offer customizable packages. Utilizing an established provider who can package customized offerings based on your needs makes sense and saves you time and money.
Operational Inefficiencies
No business is immune from inefficiencies, and every business should assess its processes regularly. Working with a Managed Services Provider can help you pinpoint those inefficiencies. Your ethernet, data storage, technology, hardware, firewall, and user permissions can affect performance and downtime.
Paying for Expired Services
Businesses often pay for services that they no longer need or use. This usually occurs because the person who oversees billing is unaware of what platforms/services are required, and the person relaying the message forgot to report unneeded software. When you decide to work with an MSP, they will contact your operational vendors on your behalf, and you will have a birds-eye view of what you are utilizing.
See If You Are Excessively Spending.
As you can see, wasteful spending can come in all sorts of facets within your business. A decent I.T. Provider will help minimize some wasteful spending. Wouldn't it be great to have one source to go to for all of your I.T. needs? No more trying to figure out what to budget for or how to stay under budget.
Take a look at what can be expected without having a fixed I.T. Spend:
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