Michigan Computer Services Blog
Posted by Peter | January 24, 2012
Are you still putting up the fight against evolving technology as a small business? Are you lacking a business plan that leverages technology to optimize delivery of your product or service? Would you rather spend more time working IN your business rather than working ON your business? Is your definition of a business technology plan [...]
When technology drags you by the collar >>
Posted by Peter | January 16, 2012
A managed services agreement can be the perfect tool for the business that wants comprehensive coverage of their hardware, software, and communications systems at a fixed cost. By getting a good Michigan business IT consulting team working squarely on your side, you can not only make your budget more predictable, but also the technology you [...]
The Worst Time To Sign A Managed IT Services Agreement >>
Posted by Peter | January 10, 2012
New year – lose weight! I stopped by my town’s rec center last night and was surprised by the predictable annual workout resolution fall off. It’s only the second week of January and already most of the “white shoe crew” was no where to be seen. Unfortunate, as I admire those who take the initiative [...]
Resolution: Make your IT lose weight >>
Posted by Peter | January 3, 2012
New year – new IT challenges! A while back we posted about sitting down and having a plan for 2012 in regard to your technology solution and growth. How did it go? Did it get done? You still have time. It’s a new year and there are so many exciting things in the world of [...]
2012 is the year your technology started serving your business >>
Posted by Kevin | December 30, 2011
If you ask a business owner who has just lost everything because their servers or critical data weren’t protected when a fire, theft, or other disaster hit, then they might tell you that it’s the worst feeling in the world. Believe it or not, as a Michigan information technology company we know from experience that [...]
Are You Sure Your Backup and Recovery Plan is Working? >>
Posted by Kevin | November 30, 2011
Many companies, especially those that are growing, would love to have a high-quality IT services provider that they can rely on, but ultimately make a few phone calls before deciding it’s “just too expensive.” That doesn’t mean that their technology needs go away, however. And so, many of these companies turn to untrained IT solutions [...]
What Expensive IT Really Looks Like >>
Posted by Kevin | November 28, 2011
There are a lot of different kinds of IT agreements out there, and probably just as many questions over what represents a good value and what doesn’t. But when it comes to prepaying for billable technology hours, business owners arrive at a particularly interesting conundrum: They’re likely to save money if they buy up front, [...]
Should You Prepay for IT Service Hours? >>
Posted by Kevin | November 3, 2011
To some business owners, a managed services agreement can seem like a scheme cooked up by IT firms to increase our monthly revenue. It’s easy to see why they think that way: Who wants to pay for something that they don’t even know if they’re going to need? That viewpoint is common, but it also [...]
Why Managed Services is Often the Best Deal You’ll Never Know You Got >>
Posted by Kevin | October 31, 2011
If you have ever taken a little time to listen to the call-in advice shows that are so popular on the radio, you’ll quickly notice one strange and slightly disturbing fact: that there aren’t a lot of people out there who are unhappily married. Whether it’s constant bickering, lack of trust, or general dissatisfaction, a [...]
Why Awful IT is Like a Bad Marriage >>
Posted by Peter | October 25, 2011
Do you feel comfortable about your IT plan for 2012? Or do you not have one? If not, now would be a great time to carve out a few hours to discuss your goals for your technology for the next year. Most businesses are looking at the budget and the business plan and initiatives at [...]
2012: The year I made my first technology plan >>