5 Signs It’s Time to Stop Handling IT Yourself and outsource your IT
5 Signs It’s Time to outsource your IT
When you first start out you may think handling your IT yourself is the best way to go. Basic software and cheap second-hand laptops! Pretty manageable short term right? As you expand your business however you need solutions that grow with you. It’s time to ditch the DIY IT solutions and invest in secure and reliable IT!
On average, SMEs lose around £20,000 per year on IT downtime, which is a huge amount of time and money lost! If you feel you are spending too much time and money on IT issues and troubleshooting, it may be time for a change!
Here are a few of the top signs you need to ditch the DIY:
1, IT issues are taking up too much of your working day, leaving you feeling frustrated and defeated with half as much work done as usual! Your time is valuable and could be spent on growing your business and supporting your team not fooling around with IT troubleshooting.
2, Is that unexpected downtime really worth the fuss if it’s costing you an arm and a leg?
If you have experienced frequent outages, slow systems, or downtime you know how much it can affect costs. The average small business loses £20,000 annually due to downtime. If you’re patching things together on your own, the problem isn’t just downtime, it’s the lack of a long-term solution.
3, You have outgrown your current setup.
As your team grows you are going to need scalable solutions to match that! If your current setup feels stretched it may be time to start having a look at new solutions.
4, Feeling out of your depth or unorganised?
IT is more than laptop setups! Are your backups secure and recoverable? Is your software up to date? If you don’t know or feel unsure it may be time to reach out to a professional.
5, Your employees are getting frustrated!
My internet is so slow. My calls keep dropping out. Sound familiar? Investing in professional IT support ensures your team has the tools they need to succeed.
So how can You transition from DIY to Outsourced professional IT Support?
1, Evaluate Your Current Setup: Assess pain points, inconsistencies, and risks to your current infrastructure. You may want to create a document of all your risks into a risk assessment plan!
2, Set a Budget: Determine what sort of budget you can allocate to IT support and any ways you can cut down on your current costs.
3, Research Providers: Creating a document with any expectations you have for an IT provider, for example, Transparency, experience, responsiveness, and reliability, are all super important.
4, Start Small: Start with outsourcing one aspect of your IT infrastructure and add more overtime as your business expands (e.g., security or monitoring) to see the difference it makes.
At Liberate IT, we take the hassle out of managing your tech. Our affordable, proactive solutions ensure your systems run smoothly, your team stays productive, and your business is protected. Stop letting IT headaches hold you back. Let us handle the tech so you can focus on what you do best. Running your business!