Is Your Business Spending Too Much On Technology?
Slim down your business tech costs
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Technology is vital for practically every business going these days. But whether it’s website hosting or the PCs or Macs you use at your desks, it all costs money. And wherever you are spending, you are missing out on potential profits and the chance to grow your business further. The thing is, technology costs can be easy to keep down. All you need is some sound knowledge, proper planning, and the ability to sniff out a better deal. Today, we’re going to look at how you can cut the costs of your business tech and boost your bottom line. Ready to get started?
Defining cost
Before we get down to the nitty-gritty, it’s important to understand the definition of cost when it comes to your business. There is the financial expense, of course. But there is also time to consider. After all, technology is there for us to lead simpler lives and using it in the right places can save us all a lot of time. And with more time, you can be more productive. So, the trick is to find the perfect solution for all your tech requirements that will cost you less in money but won’t cost you in productivity.
Upgrade your ancient tech
When we talk about technology we often think about brand new, exciting new equipment. But the technology your business uses might well be a lot older than that. Take your telephone system, for example. If you are still using a traditional system, it can be incredibly expensive to run, when there is no need to invest so heavily. You can set up an alternative that costs far less - VoIP, for example. Similarly, are you still using fax machines? Unless there is a genuine business need, you can always look to go paperless and remove those costs altogether.
Eliminate unnecessary IT costs
There are an enormous array of IT services and equipment that many businesses rely on these days. Take your data center, for example. Creating and managing a data center costs a lot of money in both capital and maintenance. But is it all necessary? Using an external hosting company will remove the need to own a data center and the company will take care of the maintenance. There are also services available if you already have a data center. Colocation, for example, can save you a massive amount of money in infrastructure and maintenance. Take a look around and see if you can find some attractive colocation pricing that matches with your needs. One thing to remember, here. Always go through a rigorous process of cost analysis, and also consider the effect it might have on productivity and quality of service.
Buy used or rent
While brand spanking new equipment might look great in your office, is it worth it? You can pick up some great deals for business technology gear on the used market. You can also rent it out. Hiring your equipment can help you reduce your capital costs by a significant amount. It means you can free up money to invest in far more profitable areas.
Do you have any ideas for cutting costs and boosting profits with business technology? Let us know about them in the comments section below!
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