{"id":1409,"date":"2021-06-29T11:56:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T16:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/?p=1409"},"modified":"2024-03-26T02:12:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T07:12:45","slug":"small-business-it-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/small-business-it-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting The Right Small Business IT Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How do you define a small business? Is it by the number of employees a business has or the amount of money it makes? According to the US Census Bureau<\/a> website, small businesses can be defined by both firm size and revenue. However, no matter what factors you use to define a business\u2019s classification, many experts agree that small businesses are essential cornerstones of the United States\u2019 local and national economies. With that in mind, it\u2019s important for small business owners to understand that although there are many differences between large businesses and small businesses, it\u2019s just as important for small businesses to have quality IT support and management.<\/p>

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No matter what industry you\u2019re in, the needs of small businesses and capacity to fulfill them differ greatly from that of large businesses. That includes IT services and support. For example, a small business may not have the financial capacity to have an in-house IT professional, and if they do, they may only be able to afford one or two team members. Whereas a large business may be able to afford their own dedicated IT department. This can be a detriment to small businesses, particularly in today\u2019s market which is highly reliant on the functionality and efficiency of IT systems. Something as simple as a network problem can be business-altering to smaller businesses who don\u2019t have the resources to quickly resolve the issue. Many small businesses go without IT services and support or have minimal access to IT professionals, and business growth and performance often suffers as a result.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Outsourcing managed IT services is a great option for small businesses that helps bridge the gap between need and affordability. Managed services allow for small business owners to outsource their basic IT support and services to a third-party MSP, or Managed Services Provider. MSPs are experienced companies that specialize in IT management, services, and support. Because they spread their operating costs across their wide array of clients, they can offer next-level services, technologies, and experienced IT professionals to their clients at a fraction of the cost it would take to achieve the same level of skill in-house. MSPs typically offer a variety of services, including but not limited to:<\/p>