Small businesses can’t always afford to staff a large IT department, but as technology becomes more complex and sophisticated, and security threats increase, the need for technical expertise grows. Outsourcing bits and pieces of an IT department can be expensive and difficult, but using a managed service provider (MSP) avoids this. MSPs allow companies to outsource their all their IT needs for a fixed monthly cost.
Why Outsource instead of Using In-House IT?
Smaller businesses are competing with larger ones for the same IT people. With salaries for in-house IT professionals reaching $100,000, plus the costs for benefits, many small businesses are keeping their IT staff to just one or two members. With today’s IT complexities, the need for constant security monitoring, this just isn’t enough. Large companies have the ability to pay better salaries, provide better benefits, and hire more employees, so it’s easier for them to staff an in-house IT team.
An MSP provides 24/7/365 IT coverage, so unlike when using an in-house IT employee, illnesses, vacations, family issues, and holidays won’t disrupt the management of your system. You also won’t have to spend the time recruiting, hiring, training, or managing IT employees if you outsource to an MSP.
Most business owners don’t even know what discrepancies exist in their IT system, or what to look for, so they’re literally being “held hostage” by just one or two IT employees.
The Best Choice For Small Businesses is To Use an MSP
Managed service providers make IT more predictable and cost effective, often providing flat-fee services that cover the spectrum of most small businesses needs. They offer a monthly payment without expense surprises. In addition, it can be difficult to budget for the technology aspect of a company. When buying your own servers, how can you predict how long they’ll last? A knowledgeable MSP can make the budgeting process easier, and even help you develop a long-term IT plan for your business.
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