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We all know "Time = Money", but the lesser known truth is "Technology = Time = Money"- Watch below to find out!

Is your business operating without an IT budget? It may be time to reconsider! 💻💰 Not having an IT budget puts your company at a competitive disadvantage in today's digital age. Technology is constantly evolving, and without a dedicated budget for IT, your business may fall behind in areas such as cybersecurity, software updates, and digital innovation. Investing in IT is investing in the future of your business. A well-planned IT budget can help streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ultimately drive growth. Don't let your competitors outpace you - make sure IT is a priority in your budget planning!

Feeling overwhelmed with IT budgeting? Remember, when you're in a dark place, you think you've been buried, but you've actually been planted. Use this opportunity to grow and thrive. Stay positive and keep pushing forward with the help of our expert team!

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Some important things to consider when working with your IT provider to construct the perfect IT Budget! If your IT provider isn't able to provide these reports, it may be time to seek additional help. If you want to learn how to develop a budget that aligns with your organization's goals and objectives, book a call with us, we're here to help: https://bit.ly/45hAxIR

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Dealing with frequent hardware slowdowns can be frustrating, but you're not alone. Many businesses find updating technology overwhelming. By closely monitoring your IT budget, you can prevent slowdowns by evaluating your technology's lifespan and capacity. Partnering with a reliable IT provider is key to effectively managing this process!

For smaller businesses, downtime can cost between $137 to $427 per minute, while larger companies can face costs of over $16,000 per minute ($1 million per hour) for a brief outage. Just look at these examples: - Apple lost around $25 million during a 12-hour outage in March 2015 - Facebook's 14-hour downtime in March 2019 cost them nearly $90 million - Delta experienced almost $150 million in losses during a five-hour downtime in August 2016 The Solution? Expertly prepare for the guaranteed unexpected. IT factors creating business downtime can be easily mitigated by constructing a well planned IT Budget- a plan for your business that includes technology timelines, updates, reports and spending. We budget for our lives, our precious business technology deserves the same care! Have questions about how to create the perfect IT budget? Shoot me a message- I'm here to help!