We understand, here’s some thoughts that count.
Technical challenges are an issue most of the country faces. Let’s be honest, most of the country is not working in IT.
To ensure you and /or your team are operating with the best technical system’s available you want to know three things. It’s the same no matter what you’re buying, Hardware, Software or Services.
1. Is what I’m buying capable of doing the job I need and do it well?
When you’re buying, know what you need it to do and ignore ‘pretty’ as much as possible. Brands sell on pretty. Make sure you talk to an experienced salesperson or technical expert about HOW it operates and WHAT it can do for your needs. And don’t toss off spending $1500 vs $900 if you get 3 years warranty, no unwanted add ons, faster and stronger. That’s not looks, that’s the business end and it counts. For example too many businesses I know have purchased $600 laptops that break down just outside of the 1 year warranty. Other businesses I know are still using the $1500 machine they bought 5 years ago, and it’s not slow by comparison. Software and services are no different.
2. Is what I’m going to use costing me a fair price?
When it comes to software and services it’s hard to tell the quality. Hardware requires research and again don’t be afraid to spend on good hardware. But you can challenge Software and Services in the same way as hardware. What do you get? What warranties (assurances) do they give you? What is their history like? ARE THEY GIVING YOU WHAT YOU NEED? Cost in business is not money – Cost in business is the culmination of Time, Drama (headache or not) and Cash. You need to consider all three appropriately and buy with insurance as a mind set.
3. Do I buy up front or lay the payments out?
We always recommend laying the payments out to 36 months, no more. 26 months of free money is magical for any business and that’s effectively what you get, 26 months to make gains to fill a small interest gap, easy.
If you buy outright, you have burdened your business, but more so your mind with a need to make a deadline amount. You need space to have a clear head and no worries. You also need to use your money in a smart manner – leveraging it is smart – even if it costs a little. Look into the sums because they add up when you take into account Time, Drama and Cash.
Stratify iT is a firm focussed on providing organisations with minimal drama effective solutions. They understand how complex it all seems and love removing the stress.
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