for Small Businesses
Before you make any decision that has far-reaching consequences, it is prudent to seek the guidance of an expert. Finding the right technology for your business and setting a long-term IT strategy are no different. Misjudgments and knowledge gaps here have serious negative impacts on your company’s future.
But IT consulting services from Well Managed IT will guide you on your technology acquisition and strategy, giving you the knowledge and foresight you need to avoid major missteps. With our seasoned IT consultants at your side, you can make technology decisions with confidence and lay out a detailed IT roadmap that sets you up for long-term growth and success.
Like most small and medium-sized business owners, you’ve got a plan for where you want your business to be in a few years as well as how you will reach this goal. An IT roadmap is similar, as it lays out which technology and systems you will need to reach your business goals over the next few years, and how to efficiently implement them. Without a clear plan for your IT, you risk falling behind as technology grows more complex, dealing with rising costs as your IT ages, losing valuable productivity, and more.
Because technology is everywhere, every company that makes use of IT to deliver their goods and services requires an IT roadmap to stay competitive, whether it’s an online merchant, a professional services firm, or even a restaurant. The business leaders that believed changing technology would not impact their business in the future usually have a rude awakening. Take for example Blockbuster Video and Netflix: at one time they were both in the business of mail-in DVD rentals, but one saw that streaming was the future while the other faded away.
Your IT roadmap shows you which software and hardware systems you need to achieve your long-term business goals. It also gives you detailed plans to implement and optimize these systems sustainably and without significant disruption. An example: an Well Managed IT consultant shows you that converting to digital records will provide a wealth of security and productivity benefits. Together we’ll create an IT roadmap that shows you which systems you will need in place to achieve this and how to go about implementing them.
Without a proper plan in place for your technology’s development, you risk falling behind in many ways. As technology and the markets shift, your old IT infrastructure will no longer be sufficient, and you will experience slow technology, service disruptions, and rising costs. Customers’ expectations will rise as other companies innovate, and your reputation will suffer because of your outdated services. Even if you attempt to play catchup, you risk doing too much too fast and wasting resources on hastily-implemented solutions. It is far easier and cheaper to retain the services of Iconic IT’s expert consultants to help you plan ahead.
Unlike some IT consulting firms, Well Managed IT doesn’t apply “one-size-fits-all” solutions. Our experts will thoroughly analyze your current IT, operational requirements, and businesses goals. This allows us to draft unique and targeted IT consulting solutions that are aligned with your business.
Our technical and business expertise will combine with your knowledge of your operations and industry to form an IT roadmap that prepares your company for long-term success and sustainable growth. Well Managed IT’s consulting and technology strategy planning are broken down into several broad steps:
Your IT consultant will begin by working closely with you and your team, getting a thorough understanding of your vision for your company. We’ll also go over your budget to ensure your strategy doesn’t drain your resources.
Well Managed IT will evaluate the systems you already have and see how they can be integrated into a new IT roadmap in a way that provides real value. We’ll evaluate your hardware, software, and network infrastructure to determine a starting point.
There are many packages and technology options with Well Managed IT, one of which is bound to fit your tech needs. Part of your IT consulting meeting will involve going over the options and finding which ones are the most appropriate for your company.
Once you and your IT business consultant have a shared understanding of your vision, your assets on hand, and the IT package that fits your situation, the next step is to build your IT roadmap.
Once all of the pieces of your strategy are in place, it’s time to launch your personalized IT solutions.
Besides Well Managed IT’s long-term IT consulting services, we also offer piecemeal IT consulting solutions so you can quickly get valuable insight into your IT and how to make it work harder for you. These services include:
Our experienced IT consultants will analyze your budget and help you determine where you can reduce inefficiencies and cut unnecessary costs. We’ll help you trim the fat and consolidate your expenses for a more stable budget and healthier bottom line. We often help clients save so much money, our services pay for themselves!
You know how the market is affecting your business, but what impact is your IT having on your business? This is what our Business Review services will show you. You’ll discover what systems are holding you back, what IT you need to implement to increase performance, and more. Our IT business consultants will provide personalized recommendations geared toward your success.
