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“Insider Tips To Make Your Business Run Faster, Easier, and More Profitable” “As a business owner, I know you don’t have time to waste on technical and operational issues. That’s where we shine! Call us and put an end to your IT problems finally and forever!” Tim Niles, President

What’s Inside:

Why Hiring the Cheapest Computer Support Company Will Actually Cost You more PAGE 1-2 Encrypt That USB Drive! PAGE 2

Shiny New Gadget: The Tile App PAGE 3 Run Your Next Meeting Like a CEO PAGE 3 Business Tips PAGE 4

Why Hiring The Cheapest Computer Support Company Will Actually Cost You More As anybody working in IT will tell you, the most common question we get from prospects isn’t, “Why is my computer running so slowly?” or “Why is my Internet not working?” It’s, “What do you charge for your services?” With so many IT companies clamoring for your attention, it makes sense that you’d want to look for the most inexpensive, costefficient option, right? The problem is that this question doesn’t get to the heart of the issue. Sure, any IT company can offer rock-bottom prices, but as with anything else, those savings are going to come with fewer and lowerquality IT services. Also, many cheaper services say they are inexpensive, but they typically have slow response times and nickel and dime you over everything. Instead of asking about price right off the bat, the better question is, “What will I get for my money?” With cheapo IT companies, the answer is not much. Maybe they’ll be there when

the server breaks down or if Microsoft Word is acting weird on your computer. But you can bet they won’t help you implement IT systems that will prevent real, catastrophic issues from arising – the kinds of things that determine the success or failure of a company at the most basic level. Today, business and technology go hand in hand. It’s an inescapable fact that good tech forms the pillars upon which successful companies stand. Many business owners still insist on cutting corners with IT, hiring cheap and inexperienced “professionals” to protect and support the most fundamental aspects of their operation. Of course, it’s hard to fault them for doing so. Without a firm grasp of a business’s IT needs, it’s all too easy for a subpar, would-be IT partner to convince an owner they meet the company’s requirements. That’s why the question, continued on page 2

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JANUARY 2018