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Small Business Can Save Big on Technology
November 6, 2019
Learn how small businesses can save money on technology
It is no secret that Information Technology (IT) can be expensive, and with all of the suppliers fighting for your technology budget it makes everything that much more difficult.
Many small businesses have some level of IT support on site or a call away, but most do not have a senior level technology officer. Those who are able to have this type of employee benefit from their expertise in setting technology strategy that aligns with business strategy, recommending the right technology solutions for your business that will be most efficient at helping you meet your overall goals.
Small businesses can save a large amount of money by leveraging the expertise of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to make sure they are not overpaying for what they buy, buying more than they need, or otherwise operating inefficiently. This is no easy task, but a CIO has been through all of this, knows how to negotiate with vendors, knows how to translate business needs into technology solutions, and has a track record of doing it before.
Knowing that most small businesses do not have the budget to hire a full time CIO, companies like FraCIOnal come in to help. An opportunity to have an on site CIO, on an as needed basis, is a good solution for most small businesses. You may only need that level of expertise occasionally, or maybe a few days a month. This is what fractional CIOs do. They spend a percentage of their time at several different companies to accomplish the task of CIO without those companies bearing the expense of a full time CIO.
This model has been well integrated into other C-suite positions for several years and has proven to be very successful. Fractional CIOs are growing in popularity because of the low cost and improved technology efficiencies available by leveraging their expertise. FraCIOnal is here to help small businesses in Michigan benefit from this new senior level consulting service.
FraCIOnal is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Wisler & Associates , a firm dedicated to providing IT leadership services to Higher Education. Bob Wisler, Principal of Wisler & Associates has over two decades of experience as the senior IT leader at three private and public colleges and universities. Ready to transform a technology organization, provide interim IT leadership, or develop Esports facilities, his team is equipped to make an immediate impact to the higher education community. We are happy to partner with Wisler & Associates and look forward to sharing their expertise with our clients.
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