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From my time in the IT industry I have discovered an incredible number of hardware and software companies who are more interested in selling their products than they are in ensuring that the products are right for the customer. Very few customers have the technical expertise to know what they really need or to know when they are being misled. My IT consultancy service allows you to get an independent opinion on any IT purchasing decision; you don't want to just take the salesman's word for it. You can get an honest review of your IT systems from someone who isn't just trying to sell you something.
I have worked for IBM, the largest IT company in the world, and I have worked for Sage, the only software company in the FTSE 100 index. I have run my own internet businesses since 1999. During that time, I have discovered that having the latest software and the latest hardware is frequently a pointless waste of money. Having the latest buzz word technology sounds great, but if it isn't improving your profits, it doesn't matter. On the other hand, some software can seem to be prohibitively expensive, but the return on investment can be equally phenomenal. Without independent professional advice, you would probably not know the difference.
Sound IT advice can make a huge difference for your business. How many days are wasted at your company because of computer problems? Now multiply that by the cost of your employees time and you're only just starting to estimate the cost of your lack of IT expertise. You are not alone in wasting this much money, and I blame the IT salesmen.
For a flat rate fee starting from only £100 per year, you can get a complete analysis of your IT systems covering security, reliability and performance as well as an analysis of your staff IT effectiveness and security. Remember that the biggest security hole in any computer system is usually sitting at the desk typing on the keyboard. I will even fully analyse your website for security, usability and legislation compliance. Most website designers are completely unaware of recent legislation covering corporate website design and content. I will also briefly analyse its search engine rankings and suggest improvements to hopefully increase your sales. You will receive a full written report after your IT analysis containing my findings and any specific recommendations.
I do not sell any hardware or software, although, if required, I may be able to recommend specific companies whom I know to be reputable. I promise to always be honest about any associations I may have with any companies I recommend or that you may currently be using. Please check my honesty policies on my other websites.
Included with the annual charge are as many phone calls as required. You can call me on my personal mobile any time of day (although you may get an unpleasant response if you call in the middle of the night) to discuss any IT queries or problems that you may have.
If you have arranged for an IT salesman to visit your site for a demonstration or a sales meeting, I can be present at this meeting for a very reasonable hourly rate. Salesmen can be very convincing, especially if you do not have a knowledgeable professional fighting your corner and uncovering the facts that you really need to know.
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