Many business owners have looked at the prices of the technology they need, especially costly computers, and thought: “Why can’t I just run down to Costco or Best Buy and pick up a few off-the-shelf consumer units for half the price of the business-grade equipment?” IT experts uniformly recommend against taking that route, and not […]
What’s the Best Outsourced IT Management Pricing Structure for SMBs?
Even the best resourced companies occasionally need outside assistance to manage their technology needs, and more and more companies are opting to outsource virtually all of their IT support to managed service providers. Finding an optimal pricing structure to achieve their IT goals with an outsourced partner generally comes down to four factors: Company Size […]
What Problems are SMBs Running Into While Employees Work From Home?
When the current health crisis hit, many small and medium-sized businesses were taken by surprise. Some had already been experimenting with remote work on a limited basis and are now faced with the challenge of ramping up those initiatives to cover the rest of their workforce. Others hadn’t even begun to consider the ramifications and […]
How Should a SMB Budget for IT?
Consider your current and future needs — and keep an eye on the competition — when allocating tech resources Setting strategic and efficient budgets is a top priority for businesses of all sizes and types, but for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), it’s an even greater concern. When resources are limited, every dollar has to […]