If you are a small business trying to cut cost where you can then technology is one of the easiest ways to cut cost. In this presentation we tell you what you can do in order to cut your IT cost.

1. 6 Overlooked Things that can
Lower your IT Cost

2. Invest in Equipment that will Last
• Spend a good amount on
equipment when you first start out
• Spend money on brand name not
something cheap that won’t last
• Invest in hardware and software
that will grow with you not a quick
fix

3. Bundle Internet and Phone
• Don’t have to worry about paying
multiple bills
• Lower flat rates per month
• Many local companies offer bundle
packages at a great low price

4. Centrally Manage and Monitor all Anti-Virus,
Backups, and Critical Updates
• Whether outsourced or in house if
all these items are managed
together then you will save money
• It may cost more up-front but the
end results will be a lower cost
• Employees become more
productive because they don’t have
to do individual backups

5. Make an “Acceptable Use” Act for Employees
• Have content filters
• Companies lose money because of
employees surfing the web too
much
• Surfing the web can also cause
viruses on computers

6. Change your IT Maintenance Plan to Yearly
Maintenance
• Don’t wait until something breaks
• Doing yearly maintenance saves
you money
• When things do break you will have
someone familiar with your system
who can fix it faster and cheaper

7. Have a Plan
• Figure out how technology can
accomplish your goals
• Do you want to automate systems
eventually
• Are your current IT tools going to
have to be replaced soon