As technology and threats evolve, hiring a managed IT service provider to support and manage your organization’s technology is a great investment. The right partner can simplify IT, helping your team get their work done while keeping data secure. In other words, they’ll offer peace of mind that technology is fueling your operations and allow you to keep focused on business results.
But what exactly should you be looking for when screening potential partners? Whether you’re already working with one or looking to hire for the first time, here are the top 5 things to look for in a managed IT service provider.
With the end of the year approaching, it’s the perfect time to review your IT strategy.
Technology drives growth when it aligns with the organization’s goals. That’s why it’s important to check in on what went well, identify what needs improvement, and create a plan that continues to help your team get work done and reduce risks.
Join us for a webinar on IT strategy planning
In this webinar, Â we’re focusing the discussion on planning IT for your current and future needs. More specifically, we’re talking about building a roadmap to leverage technology and tips for improving how technology supports your operations.
Topics covered:
Now and Then: Reflecting on the Current State of Your Technology
To Infinity and Beyond: Planning for the Future (and What You May Need to Consider for 2022)
On the Road(map) Again: IT Planning to Make it all Happen
Meet our guest:
Jim Rappl, Senior Business Advisor, Executive Management, at WorkSmart
After building and running a successful Managed IT Services provider for 13 years, Jim sold his company (Exceptional IT Services) to WorkSmart and joined the team in 2015.
As a Senior Business Advisor, Jim’s primary responsibilities include identifying strategic growth opportunities and forging new relationships with partners to identify how WorkSmart can help them to reach their fullest potential.
Jim also serves as an active executive management team member, helping to determine and implement business direction, gauge effectiveness, and adjust regularly using the EOS methodology.
They say first impressions count for everything. While we believe it’s important to establish the tone of a great relationship from the outset, we know that maintaining excellent support and customer service is just as significant.
This is where we take the relationship from ‘transactional vendor’ to ‘strategic partner’.
Free Webinar! Back to the Future with Planning Your IT Strategy
Join WorkSmart’s President & CEO, Clay Harris, for a discussion on how the right plan, policies, tools, training, and practice can help your organization take advantage to the changes in our ever-evolving workplace.
In the last episode in our Remote Office Series, we:
Recap lessons learned from the abrupt workforce shift
Provide stats from our executive leadership surveys on current business trends
Share tips to keep your data secure
Provide insights as a small business leader on the future for personal connections, cloud technologies, continuity and disaster preparedness, and cybersecurity
Planning for the future in the new “normal”.
The pandemic challenged small businesses to find more flexible ways to work. Within days, many teams became fully remote for the first time. That meant a lot of energy focused on a smooth transition.
Now, with the dust settling, it’s time to get back to looking forward. Knowing how to update your IT strategy in the face of the unknown can be hard. That’s why we’re bringing you this webinar. You’ll gain actionable insights to help you stay nimble in the modern workplace.
In business, the cost of growth depends on a company’s financial situation. Some have the means to pay for the technology they need upfront. Others need to stretch out their added expenditures over time.
Like larger companies, small businesses need to be aware of their business growth opportunities and survival.
Especially during uncertain times like we’re facing today, we want to help our clients reach their full potential. Sometimes, it has nothing to do with their IT.
Resiliency comes from the ability to adapt quickly. It requires the right technologies and processes, strong personal connections, and a hunger for growth.
With Office 365 and GSuite, many small businesses have already made their first move to the cloud (internet-accessed technology). While some companies are hosted entirely in the cloud, a common practice is to move applications as it makes sense. As the options continue to evolve and the buzz continues to grow, it’s important to know what strategy works best for your business.
Retaining quality employees begins with a solid onboarding process. The key is to make a great first impression as it’s your first engagement – technology makes that easy! Here are some tips to onboard a new hire from an IT point of view.
