Big IT solutions for small businesses

IT is a vital part of the modern business, no matter how big or small that business may be

There’s nothing small about a small business; every decision is huge, every problem a potential disaster and every success a landmark. Anyone who’s started and grown a business from scratch knows what a massive undertaking it is, with hundreds of things to worry about almost every single day. And when you have to keep so many plates spinning, the last thing you want to be worrying about is your IT.

Every modern business, regardless of size, relies on IT to operate – the laptops and desktops, the printers, the network, the servers, the software and the services are all vital aspects of productivity and efficiency. But while IT is undeniably important, few small businesses can afford a dedicated resource tasked with specifying, procuring, rolling out and supporting IT infrastructure.

Without an IT manager, small businesses often find it hard to balance their technological needs: overspecify your IT and you’re spending more money than you need to; underspecify and you run the risk of inefficiency, reduced productivity and potentially lost business. But even if your small business doesn’t have a dedicated IT manager, you can still get expert advice and support from a trusted source.

Dell’s Small Business Advisors understand the needs, worries and pain points that small business owners deal with every day. They know that while IT is important, implementing the right IT solution is more important. They’re also very aware that if you’re running a small business, you have more than enough on your plate without adding IT support to the menu. It’s that understanding of small businesses and the people who run them that makes Dell the perfect partner when it comes to IT infrastructure and support.

A Dell Small Business Technology Advisor will assess your business and its IT needs, designing a solution that delivers the right hardware, software and services to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity and resilience. It’s not just about products, either – your Small Business Advisor can help you plan for the future, designing an infrastructure that can grow and evolve with your business.

Dell Small Business Advisors know all too well that one size most definitely does not fit all, and matching the right IT solutions to the right users – putting thin and light laptops in the hands of users that need to work on the move, or speccing powerful workstations for officebased data crunchers – will yield benefits. Give people the right tools for their job and they’ll be happy.

The right technology can open the door to agile working, too, reducing the need for physical office space, and giving staff the opportunity to work remotely while still being able to collaborate and communicate effectively. If your business needs an agile, distributed workforce, Dell’s Small Business Technology Advisors can develop an IT solution that facilitates just that.

Dell can even help with that omnipresent small business worry known as cash flow. While IT procurement has traditionally required a significant capital investment, Dell’s PC as a Service solution turns IT purchases into far more manageable operating expenditure, with fixed monthly costs. Dell will support all of that equipment for the lifetime of the agreement, collect and recycle it at the contract’s end, then reassess your business’s needs and roll out new devices.

With Dell monitoring and maintaining all your IT during its lifecycle, you’ll never have to worry about your mission critical devices, while avoiding the woes of data recovery when unsupported IT gives up the ghost. Dell will stay on top of security, too, ensuring that everything is patched and updated, greatly reducing the chances of a breach. In a world awash with hackers, malware and ransomware, it’s comforting to know that your IT is protected.

Running a small business isn’t easy, and it takes a special kind of person to rise to the challenge. But with Dell’s Small Business Technology Advisors in your corner, at least you know your IT needs are covered.

If you want to give your small business an edge, Dell Financial Services can help you roll out the IT solutions you and your workforce need, without the usual significant up-front costs. Dell Financial Services also enables your IT to grow with your business, delivering the flexibility to upgrade as and when you need to, while working new acquisitions into planned refresh cycles. Put simply, Dell Financial Services can give you the IT you need, when you need it, while keeping costs manageable.

Contact a Dell Small Business Advisor today on 0800 085 4931 or visit www.dell.co.uk/smallbusinesspartner