Managed Services for Small Business

Having computers in a business costs money. A necessary expense to keep the wheels turning. Whether you're a medium-sized or small business keeping your expenses in check allows you to focus on turning a profit and growth objectives. This post will help illuminate how a change in managing your technical expenses may give you peace of mind.

Technology changes so fast that new tools are available all the time. Software, a primary driver in most businesses demands more and more computing resources, management time and care. You need a solid foundation with quality beams and a predicable strategy to limit the risks that come with down time or other failures. It's inevitable, something will break and knock you off your stride. Your faced with calling for help, bracing for an unexpected expense and those quality people you're paying to support your mission are idle. What if you could avoid that situation or at least limit the risk?

Enter Managed Services. A quality technology partner can help you sleep at night knowing that when you get to work ready to kill it all the tools you need lay ready and waiting. You're confident that even if the building burned down your "stuff" is safe and a plan is in place to get back up and running. You're thankful to be secured and safe from the ever-changing threats to your data and you have a plan for whats next.

When you hear "managed services" it means a bundle of the core IT management services required to keep systems running and safe. This can include monitoring of key systems or processes keeping you ahead of potential failures or diligent confirmation that backups are solid and available at a moments notice. Other options may include help-desk access, remote troubleshooting, and security services like antivirus. If you build a quality relationship with a quality partner you can focus on what you and your team do best!

So what makes for a quality partner? After two decades of supporting small and medium businesses we know the #1 need is customer service. Being able to talk to a local person who knows you and your gear, has with the right tools and talent to get your needs met fast. Second is a clear understanding of YOUR business and what it takes to keep the noise down, get the most out of your investments and a clear understanding of risks you might be facing.

Bring those together and the results are solid systems, quality production for staff and limited liability. There will always be technology expenses, it's unavoidable. With managed services you can make those expenses predicable, minimize surprises and plan for growth. Contact us to learn how we've helped hundreds of businesses drive down technology costs and build for the future.

Andy Golub

Technical Advantage, Inc.

602-459-7167