Many small businesses attempt to manage their IT on their own to save money, but what if this approach is costing you more in the long run?
While the idea of managing IT without outsourcing an IT service provider seems like an effective way to cut costs, many businesses quickly find that these financial savings are in fact coming at the expense of their business operations, and jeopardising their security, efficiency and productivity.
It's all very well being able to troubleshoot minor tech issues or managing software yourself, but as your business grows, so do your IT needs. If your DIY tech capabilities can't scale up alongside your business, this is when cracks in your operations will begin to show. What initially seem like cost-effective IT solutions will often lead to greater long-term costs, as employees will likely be spending valuable work hours troubleshooting systems instead of focusing on more productive tasks. In the end, this downtime can ultimately cost your business more than outsourcing an IT support partner would have.
Increased Downtime and Lost Productivity
Think about the last time your team encountered an IT issue and began to troubleshoot it themselves. How much time was wasted trying to fix the issue? Even if it didn't take long for the issue to be resolved, these minutes or hours add up quickly over time and are minutes that could've been spent doing something more productive. At Aero, our IT engineers carry out proactive monitoring, meaning issues are spotted and often resolved before they even have a chance to disrupt your team. This ensures that your business stays up and running without the headaches and disruption caused by unexpected downtime.
Cybersecurity Risks and Data Breaches
It's easy to think that you have your security under control or that you'd never fall victim to a cyberattack, but these attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated and businesses without professional IT support are leaving themselves extremely vulnerable to security breaches. Our IT support services include advanced cybersecurity measures to protect your businesses' systems, such as firewall management, encryption, anti-virus software and regular security updates. Leaving this responsibility to staff that are not suitably trained to recognise potential threats could end in disaster for your business.
Compliance Issues and Legal Risks
Legal compliance is a critical aspect of IT management, especially for businesses who handle sensitive customer or financial data. When businesses lack trained IT specialists, their DIY IT solutions can often fail to meet legal and regulatory requirements which can lead to fines and reputational damage. Outsourcing your IT services ensures that data is correctly protected and secure and avoids any legal trouble for your business.
Long-Term Costs
As well as costing your business from a performance perspective, there are several long-term financial costs that can arise as a result of fixing your own IT issues. Unexpected expenses such as data breaches and recovery, regulatory fines, and software and hardware upgrades can quickly add up. At Aero, we offer fixed monthly plans to control costs, so you're never faced with unexpected charges. Our efficient IT management includes preventative maintenance to avoid expensive repairs and reduce downtime to keep your business running smoothly.
If you're looking to invest in IT support services for your business, Aero are here to help. Our skilled support desk offer proactive monitoring, as well as immediate on-hand troubleshooting should you run into any IT issues, no matter how big or small. We offer advanced cybersecurity and anti-virus measures to keep your business secure and protected as well as scalable IT solutions that align with your business growth and needs.
If you're still not convinced, why not give us a call or enquire to find out more about how Aero can help make IT headaches a thing of the past.
