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It’s easy to fall into the trap that you have to be the entire C-Suite for your business all in one. You should be running your business, not managing its IT infrastructure, and trying to do it all will only pull your focus away from what matters most. Instead of worrying about endless security threats, unpredictable technology costs, and countless tech support questions, you should work with a managed IT provider.

Is your business technology a source of uncertainty and frustration? Are you constantly reacting to IT problems when you would prefer to proactively leverage technology to drive your business’ growth? This struggle is often the result of the Executive IT Gap, a phenomenon that traps businesses in an endless cycle of reactive, costly, and inefficient technology decisions that slow down growth.

Your IT budget can cause you a lot of stress, but if you approach it right, it doesn’t have to. Like every other part of your business, you want to have a good idea where to invest your technology budget. Not that many people do. We recommend you build out an IT roadmap, and a strategy on how to keep downtime to a minimum; and a lot of that is getting experts to manage and maintain your business’ IT.

Regardless of how big or small your business is, chances are you have at least one server unit that holds sensitive data. Ask yourself this question: do you have the knowledge and expertise to properly care for and maintain that server unit? The best way to ensure your business takes care of its server technology is to work with a managed service provider. Here's why:

Your small business works with vendors to ensure it has access to all of the tools and services it needs to function, but managing them all can be tedious and tiresome. If you’re not careful with how you manage your vendors, it can become a job in and of itself—and you don’t have time for that. Vendor management doesn’t have to be hard, though, and with Virtual Business Solutions, it can be a breeze.

Real talk: does running your business feel less like you’re crushing it and more like you’re the unpaid, stressed-out IT guy? One second you're closing deals, the next your whole system crashes and you're stuck on a support forum trying to figure out what a "DNS propagation error" is. I can easily say, that’s not the vibe you’re looking for.

Throughout the workday, you’re likely juggling a multitude of responsibilities, from strategic planning to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Let’s face facts here: technology underpins nearly every aspect of your business… but what happens when that technology falters? 

Reactive fixes can be costly, disruptive, and ultimately hinder your growth. This is where the power of proactive business technology support truly shines.

Data storage is hardly the most interesting topic out there, but it’s one that your business needs to consider if it’s going to flourish in the modern era. The cloud offers you real benefits from traditional on-premises file storage, all while being cheaper and more efficient. Let’s take a look at three reasons you might consider cloud storage over in-house infrastructure for your company’s data storage needs.

Running a business today without technology is pretty much impossible. Whether it’s email or messaging for communication or point-of-sale software for stores, every business depends on tech. Where there’s tech, there has to be someone to manage it.

Who makes the tech decisions for your business? If it’s you, are you sure you know enough to make the best choices for your company’s tech future? If you’re not sure, don’t stress—we’re here to help with a service called a Virtual CIO.

Reaching out for support involves admitting that there is a problem in the first place—a sore spot for some individuals. It can also be time-consuming, which is more of an issue for busy individuals. However, with the right approach, you can make asking for help during the IT support process much easier.

"I don’t need to worry about cybersecurity… my business is too small for hackers to target."

This is one of the most dangerous misconceptions a small business can have. If you believe this, you may not fully understand how modern cyberattacks work. Let’s break down why this mindset can leave your business vulnerable.

Your business needs IT expertise, regardless of how much it is integrated into your operations. You need someone on staff who not only understands your technology, but someone who can help you make the most of it to get the leg up on competition. Today, we want to explore how you can hire the right IT professionals for your organization’s specific needs, including both hard and soft skills.

Technology frustrations can cause major setbacks for today’s businesses. IT challenges of all kinds can disrupt operations and impact productivity. Fortunately, managed IT services can help solve these common business IT headaches. Therefore, businesses can access a team of experts ready to tackle these issues head-on by outsourcing their IT management to a managed service provider.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the challenge of managing complex IT systems with very limited resources. Enter managed service providers, or MSPs, the guardians of IT that can help your business stay ahead of the game. An MSP's approach to IT support delivery offers many benefits that traditional IT support and even an in-house team might struggle to match.

Let's delve into three compelling reasons why our innovative approach is best for your IT support needs, especially if you want to scale up and streamline operations.

With technology being so important for all businesses in at least some capacity, it’s no small wonder that effectively using it (and having someone on-hand to manage it all) is tremendously valuable for any company. This is where a managed service provider (MSP) can be helpful, even for businesses that have a dedicated IT department. All small businesses benefit from working with an MSP.

Since it first entered the mainstream in the mid-2000s, cloud computing has become a cornerstone of businesses of every size and shape. The big question that remains, however, is what your business could lean on the cloud to do. Let’s go over the multitude of options that the cloud opens up for a business.