Lower prices. Better service. More options. The ability to work anywhere. The ability to work collaboratively with your employees and clients. No need to hire an expensive IT department. Eliminating the need to constantly upgrade hardware. If you are a small to medium sized business, working in the Cloud offers all this and more.
The most exciting thing about Cloud computing for business is that it is so easy. Running an effective Cloud service will always require a great deal of expertise, but actually using one gets simpler all the time.
It’s Raining Options
If there is a dark side to the Cloud, it is the sheer number of services that are available to your business. Of course, not all of them are going to give you the best value for your investment. How can you find the best solution for your business.
If you have a third of a second, Google will give 44,400,000 results for a search of “Cloud options for small business”. Even if you had the time to go through the top results, how many of them are actually going to apply to your situation and your market? Many of the “experts” who write these posts are presenting cookie-cutter options which will apply to the greatest number of businesses, but not necessarily your business.
The Rain to Grow Your Business
Having the right tools for your business allows you to do more with less. You can also access the types of systems which are often only available to larger businesses. The biggest challenge is finding which set of tools are best for your business.
A Cloud consultant is going to know the various Cloud options like the back of his hand. Even more importantly, he will conduct a detailed analysis of the scope and needs of your business, as well as recommending process improvements in addition to recommending the best software solutions for you. The consultant will also provide training and support to help you and your employees bring the new systems and processes on line.
Getting started is often the hardest part so if you are wanting to find out what is possible for your business, contact us for a free initial consultation.