For self employed people, it’s tempting to do everything on your own. I bet you even want to handle all the IT components of your business. You may have heard of IT Consultants but thought that seemed unnecessary for the scope of your small business. Seriously, though. Self employed people can benefit greatly from having an IT Consultant to help out from time to time.
More Efficient
Most people have skills and strengths in specific areas. It’s hard for any one person to know how to do everything. As a self employed person or business owner, you’re probably an expert in your field. But Information Technology expertise may be somewhat outside of your training and skill-set. If you try to manage all of your own IT, you can waste hours of your precious time as you try to YouTube-learn unfamiliar systems. An IT Consultant will surely save your time and find your solutions more efficiently.
Accessible Advice
The world of technology moves fast. There is always some new hardware or software being introduced to the market. Trying to decide which options are right for you and when you should upgrade can be daunting. Us in the IT field keep up-to-date on all the most important advancements so you don’t have to. When you have your own consultant, they can monitor new options, do the necessary research, and make expert recommendations that will be best for your needs.
Better Security
Your information is important. Any virus or hacker accessing your system could endanger your propriety information and your clients’ information. It would totally disrupt your business. Having an IT Consultant who knows the best practices and current news for virus, malware and hacker protection will better safeguard you against some serious problems. They can also establish back-up systems to ensure no loss to data, in the event of hardware failure. If you do experience a problem, they will be able to more quickly solve it.
More Professional
If your work and business require an online and social media presence, you might be able to fabricate your own website and online advertisements; however, if you are an amateur at IT work, those sites may be less than safe or reliable. An IT Consultant can put more authority behind your online presence, and ensure any potential clients will be easily able to contact your services and be confident about trusting your business.
Personalized Advocacy
When you work directly with technology service providers, you might not know all of the questions to ask and you might not get the best financial deals. They know how to sell their products, and they don’t know your business needs. IT Consultants are working one-on-one with you, and for you. They learn your needs and have some personal investment in the success of your business. They will take the time to answer your questions and advocate for your needs when dealing with online hosts, software developers, app vendors, or whoever you interact with.
When choosing the right IT Consultant for you, ask about their experience working with self-employed individuals and small businesses, to ensure they have the necessary experience. To find out more about how helpful and affordable an IT Consultant can be when you’re self-employed, contact Grundig IT today.
