The cost of IT support for your small business depends on your needs, current infrastructure, and several other factors specific to your company but typically ranges from £50 to £150 per user, per month.
You’re a small business owner juggling various aspects of your business to keep it running smoothly. From marketing to finances, there's always something on your plate. You know that IT support is an essential part of any successful business. However, you find it confusing. Especially when it comes to pricing. And besides the obvious question of “How much should I pay?”, there are other price-related questions to consider;
This article will address these questions.
You should choose the support option that best matches your budget, needs, and circumstances. The common support options are:
The best answer I can give you to this question is to hire the provider in whom you have the most confidence, whether they’re a freelance IT professional or a larger IT company.
In terms of price, the freelancer will almost certainly be less expensive due to having fewer overheads. And if they provide their services to several clients, then you should expect their fees to be significantly lower than if you were hiring them as a full-time employee.
However, as always, price isn’t the only factor you should consider when making this decision. Each option comes with pros and cons.
Hiring an overseas IT company (i.e. from Asia) can often work out to be far less expensive than a local or national one. However, price shouldn’t be your only consideration here. You should also take into account the following:
At first, the low cost of outsourcing your IT support to an overseas provider may be an attractive option but when you consider the potential cons,
it would probably be more cost-effective to hire a local freelancer or company who could provide the same level of service. However, depending on where your company is located, you may find it more expensive to hire an IT provider from your local area. IT costs are usually more expensive in large cities and national capitals. So, if that’s where you’re based, it might be a good idea to look for a provider just outside of your city.
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