If you are looking to grow your business it might be time to consider what a managed IT service provider ( MSP) can offer. Any business embarking on a growth plan will need to look objectively at the resources they currently have available to determine if what they have in place now can support their future business plans – and that’s where an MSP can help. An MSP can provide a solid technical foundation for businesses to build from, by using their experience and future planning expertise to create a scalable plan to aid businesses in achieving their goals.
An experienced MSP such as Ghost Enterprises will have developed a wealth of technical and business knowledge by working with a variety of clients spanning many industries. By drawing on their experience, an MSP can help you plan and deploy practical solutions that will grow and evolve alongside your business.
The role of the MSP is not only to provide technical know-how but to improve business operations. Your selected MSP will assess your IT infrastructure as a whole and ascertain what methods are working for you and what can be improved. This process can result in reducing costs and will help to streamline workflows. Whilst an MSP identifies new processes and takes ownership of maintaining your company’s IT infrastructure and IT services, your business is free to concentrate its efforts on creating its own initiatives, innovation, and growth. A managed IT service provider allows for the outsourcing of the routine permitting business owners and managers to focus their efforts elsewhere.
Reduced Downtime
Most businesses will come to a grinding halt the second there’s an issue with their IT systems, and whilst an MSP can’t plan for every eventuality, they can get you back up and running much quicker. IT downtime can quickly become a costly problem for many, and as your business grows and adopts new ways of working, securing the right MSP to support your business will provide you with the invaluable reassurance that as you grow, your IT infrastructure is being correctly and efficiently managed.
Improved Productivity
An experienced MSP will have years of expertise under their belts when it comes to creating a bespoke IT environment. No stone will be left unturned in the process, and a managed IT provider like Ghost Enterprises will work with every department across your company to understand their processes and formulate an IT strategy that will work for all. During this process, your MSP will document software and solutions to help streamline processes companywide, this, in turn, will create improved workflows across your organisation and improve productivity.
Increased Communication & Collaboration
The business world has evolved greatly over the past few years and with flexible and hybrid working, IT systems have needed to keep up with changing business demands. As such there are now many new tools and technologies that businesses can adopt to create a seamless working environment whether their colleagues are in or away from the office. This has opened up many new opportunities for increased collaboration and communication across workforces.
Provide Stability & Scalability
By working with a managed service provider your business will gain peace of mind that whatever problems or obstacles you need to overcome your MSP will be there to guide you through it, deliver the best support and put into place the infrastructure that you need. Engaging with an MSP at the start of the IT planning process saves organisations time and money by avoiding costly pitfalls or oversights. At Ghost Enterprises we firmly believe that your IT should evolve in line with your business, as such we provide scalable solutions that fit your business needs today and work with your plans for tomorrow.
Reduced IT Spend
In the current economic climate, businesses of all sizes will be looking to reduce spending. IT spend can quickly escalate if it’s not properly managed. An MSP will work closely with your organisation to build an IT strategy that fits with your budget and gives you full transparency over your IT Infrastructure. Unforeseen IT issues are costly and time-consuming to resolve, an MSP will monitor and respond to issues immediately thus reducing downtime and lost labour, giving you the reassurance that your IT provider is working to keep your business operating.
With businesses across all industry sectors looking to leverage new technologies to create opportunities and efficiencies across their workforce, utilising a managed service provider such as Ghost Enterprises is key to meeting those objectives. Over the past few years the IT environment has become far too complex for businesses to manage solely in-house. Managed IT services can save businesses a lot of money and resources. If you’re not using an MSP, now is the time to start investigating the options and seeing how they can help you take your business to the next level.
For more information on our range of IT services, please contact us on 01245 208080 or email us helpdesk@ghostenterprises.co.uk.
– By Holly