INSIGHTS
4 IT “Extras” That Pay Off In A Big Way
In the minds of most business owners, hiring an outsourced IT company is about having a team come in to repair hardware, fix network outages, and deal with other unplanned...
4 Big Downsides to Bad Business IT Strategy
Most of the time, we like to focus on the advantages that come with having a good IT strategy in place. The business owners and executives we work with enjoy higher productivity,...
Why a Blended IT Team Can Be a Cost-Effective Staffing Choice
Many of our new and potential clients are worried about working with us because they have in-house IT professionals already on staff. Their worry is that we are going to ask them...
The Worst Thing You Can Say About an IT Provider
One of the great things about having a successful, thriving outsourced technology business is that we get to hear so many wonderful compliments from our clients. They like that...
Should Form Factor and Aesthetics Matter for IT Purchases?
So, you've seen the latest gadget or device advertised and think it looks really cool. Should that factor into your buying decision? This is a more complicated question than a...
The One IT Question More Business Owners Should Ask
When it comes to technology purchases, investments, and decisions, business owners have lots of questions. Why shouldn’t they? The majority of them are experts in profitability,...
Are You Ignoring a Big Factor in Tech Upgrades?
Managing tech upgrades for your small or medium-sized business can be a daunting task. There are overlapping budgets and capabilities to consider, not to mention aesthetics and...
What’s Missing From Tech Ads and Sales Presentations
While it might not be the biggest IT problem you'll ever face in your business, lots of new clients tell us they feel uncomfortable when tech salespeople approach them about new...
4 Ways to Make Your Employees More Productive With Tech
Why does your company invest in new computers, devices, apps, or software packages? Although you may feel like those expenses are necessities, or just “costs of doing business,”...
The Heart of a Strong Business IT Strategy
When business people think about “IT strategy,” they tend to focus on hardware and technical details like gigabytes and core speeds. Or, their minds turn to the expenses...
Getting the Most From Your Business Wireless Devices
The world is going wireless, and has been for some time. Most of us have gone from being amazed at the things we can do with computers, phones, and apps to wondering how we can...
Do Your IT Vendor’s Technical Certifications Matter?
If you are in the process of looking for an outsourced IT team to help with your company’s technology you might have noticed that many businesses (Fantastic IT included) promote...
3 Things You Get From A Great Outsourced IT Partner
Here at Fantastic IT, we spend a good deal of time educating new clients about what a strong managed services agreement looks like. In many cases, they simply don’t know what...
7 IT Mistakes Your Employees Could Be Making Right Now
Typically, when business owners tell us they are worried about their technology or data security, it’s usually because they are envisioning thieves and hackers who want to steal...
How the Right IT Partner Can Help You Get More Vacation Time
In quiet moments during consultations and service calls, many of the business owners we work with admit that even though they love running their companies they wish they could...
Why It’s Time To Stop Putting Off Nagging IT Problems
Are there nagging tech problems in your small business that you keep meaning to deal with at some point in the future, but never seem to get around to? Do you have printers that...
5 Ways AI May Soon Improve Your Small Business
Artificial intelligence has long fascinated scientists, writers, and business leaders alike. For decades, we’ve been hearing about the many possibilities that arise when machines...
7 Smart IT Tips for a Brand-New Business
Are you starting a company from scratch? If so, deciding which pieces of technology you want to use – or which ones you can afford – might seem like a big hurdle. It’s easy for...