subject: Managing It In Small Businesses [print this page] Every business today, small or big, requires IT support. If responsive and reliable IT Support is what you are looking for, then there are a few basics to keep in mind. To start with, good IT Management can happen only when you have your basics in place.
If you operate a small business or a Non-Profit company, it is important not be close minded about the way you acquire your hardware and software. Most small businesses are often worried about saving a few dollars and end up buying computer systems that are available at a discount sale. While it may look good in your books, looking after different brands of computers and networking them together can be quite difficult.
Next you will have to educate yourself on how this IT works with your company. Most small businesses work on the advice of well wishers and end up with things that are not really useful to them. Being a little smart yourself will help you know what you need and what needs looking after.
For support you could consider hiring a single IT professional and place the responsibility on their shoulders. Or you could consider hiring an IT management company that offers you a broad range of services that you can choose from to help you manage what you need.
Many companies today are also turning to cloud computing services where an office and the business operation can literally be taken online. You should seek advice from IT management companies to assess if any part of your business is best suited to cloud computing.
There are several disadvantages to not getting your IT management done well. Bad management can result in down time of your servers and will end up with you losing a lot of working man hours. In small businesses, this translates directly to losses. Bad management can also lead your systems being hacked into and personal information of your clients leaking out. This can look very bad to your clientele andon your credibility.
Getting the right kind of IT support is especially important when you are expanding your small business. Therefore getting educated setting up your base correctly is very important. If you are to engage an IT management company, make sure they have a portfolio of clients that is similar to your business.
by: Carlson Ho
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