Many small and medium-sized businesses rely on outsourced IT departments. With a managed IT service firm, your business can run well — without worrying about IT issues.
But for many businesses, the choice to outsource their IT department is driven by the financial benefits. If you still haven’t outsourced your IT department, here are five ways that decision can save your business money.
1) Reduce your staffing costs
Running an in-house IT department can incur some hefty costs. In addition to paying for all the physical hardware, you’ll have to hire several specialized IT employees as well. Most IT professionals expect salaries ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 a year, including benefits. Compared to a lower monthly fee for a managed IT service — which can range anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your business’s needs — a managed IT service can cut staffing costs significantly.
2) Mitigate IT Problems
IT problems are a fact of life. A small IT department may not have the resources to constantly monitor and track slow software, malware, email scams, and cyberattacks — on top of performing the expected day-to-day business duties.
Comparatively, a managed IT solution will have better-trained staff, better equipment, and monitoring solutions. Thus, they are more likely to anticipate and head off minor problems, before they turn into costly issues.
3) In-Depth Experts
Compared to an in-house IT staff, a managed IT service that specializes in providing IT solutions is better equipped to provide knowledge about hardware, software, and infrastructure. You may save money by following the IT service’s suggestions — it’s in their best interest to provide the best technology and infrastructure recommendations. And, IT staff will know which products are wastes of money, and which ones are worth the investment.
4) Fixed Monthly Cost
Running an in-house IT department can create unexpected expenses for equipment, staff, and more. Most managed IT services charge a fixed rate. Your business won’t be responsible for maintaining equipment, and there will be fewer expenses to chip at your budget. A fixed monthly cost for IT solutions makes it easier to budget.
5) Free Up Resources
Hiring, training, and using IT staff effectively are huge burdens on your payroll and company’s time. By outsourcing your IT department, you can focus on areas of growth, like vendor relations and product improvement. The saved time can save your business money as well.
Outsource your IT department today! Vodigy helps small business make smart decisions about technology. Contact us to get started.
