Conquer your firm’s tech journey before IT conquers you! Let SP1 IT Solutions help you to make the right choices, so that technology works for you, not the other way around.
Why is it we don’t realise how important our tech decisions are when we first start out in business?
Is it because we don’t reach out to the right people? Or the start-up resources we turn to don’t see tech as playing such an important role in our business success? Or is it simply because we’re not tech experts?
The Tech Journey: How it all begins…
From that first moment of choosing either a Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac laptop…
Followed by our internet and communications set-up…
Then comes the shop bought printer and scanner…
Software packages for accounts, industry needs, and so on…
We end up incrementally acquiring work tools as we need them, or more often than not, when we can afford them. We go from a home office start up to our first real office set-up. Our first members of staff, each needing their own tech. And so, our eclectic mix of IT continues to grow.
If this sounds like a familiar start-up story, you’re certainly not alone. We see it so often, and choosing the right tools for the job is a really tough decision.
This is why we fully embrace each of our clients’ unique work environments. For example, understanding that graphic designers or web developers can work easier and more productively on a MacBook, as opposed to a Windows PC. Our guidance all starts from taking the time to understand our clients. We also make sure that we stick to our agnostic ethos, so we always offer our clients the best IT solutions, for their firm.
We Understand Your Journey!
And what we’re really saying, is that we get it. We understand the tech journey.
From that first entrepreneurial moment, we’re all making tech decisions that are directly responsible for our business performance and growth. We just don’t realise it at the time, because we’re so busy focusing on so many other things. Whilst at the same time, trying to hold on to the part of the business that we love the most. The reason we set up in our professional services field in the first place.
It’s normally, when we reach the point of feeling that we’re spending more time on the ‘admin’ and ‘tech issues’ and less time on what we do best, that we realise there’s a problem. Or, in fact several, and it feels like an utter nightmare to unravel them. OR, even worse, we face a complete IT disaster. A cybersecurity attack. A total, unexplained systems ‘blackout’.
This is what our founder, Stefano, coined the ‘break-fix’ mindset. And the very reason he sent SP1 on its mission to change the industry, to one where we see IT as integral part of business performance and growth.
It’s a bold mission. From a disruptor. But he’s also a man who wants to focus on what he does best and loves most too. He gets the need to free up time, to be inspired, to enjoy working. All of the feelings and understanding that make him and SP1 so well placed to get your tech journey, and to get you on the right path. Right being what’s right for your firm! Every business is unique, so are your IT needs. That’s how we see it.
How do we conquer our tech journey? And what will it cost?
Let’s cut to the chase. We feel your anguish and apprehension.
Client data and personal data storage mixed together. The question over, is our data even secure? The specialist software we chose, really doesn’t do what we hoped it would. It won’t integrate with the other packages we chose to streamline accounts, files and team collaboration. The laptop’s we’ve chosen just don’t cut it. It feels like they’re not designed to do what we need them to, or even the memory isn’t enough to run the big programs that we need to.
You probably think that it’s going to be really expensive to get the tech set-up your firm really needs to run smoothly and efficiently? Anything with the word “custom” or “bespoke” in it’s title is normally expensive right?
Well, for our SP1 IT Solutions, custom and bespoke solutions to fit your firm, doesn’t mean they come with a hefty price tag!
[Cue sigh of relief]
Now you’re probably asking yourself “why?” What are you cutting corners on?
Our ‘secret’ is simple:
- We negotiate the best deals with our suppliers – and to be clear, we get the best prices, without being shoe horned into partnership deals. We believe in being agnostic, to ensure you get the right solutions for your firm; not the solution that we’ve got the best price on to make our prices cheaper than our competitors.
- We offer flexible service agreements. So you only pay for what your firm needs and uses. We also always like to have a ‘strategy chat’ after we’ve done your free initial IT audit. To talk about your business goals and budgets. So together we can work out how we’re going to get your firm to where you want it to be. With your IT growing in sync to support your firm’s growth, but staying within budget. And time frame. We won’t let lT hold back your dreams, when the purpose of great IT is to facilitate them.
Industry Software Selection & Hardware Procurement
Our IT Consultants are industry specialists, and highly experienced in finding the right software and hardware solutions for your professional services firm. What sets us apart is that we recognise that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. We work closely with you and your firm’s stakeholders and the people who are the ‘end-users’, to understand your IT needs and your own industry’s requirements.
We make it our job to keep up to speed with industry tools. Case and practice management software for law firms. The most efficient accounts software and automation tools for accounting firms. Specialist design programs for architects such as CAM and CAD.
It’s the same for your firm’s hardware. Whether it be choosing the right set of laptops, or desktop computers. Solving a server solution. Specialist printing solutions for architects.
With the right tools for your firm, you’ll be amazed at how much time, energy and money you can save! It’s all about taking control of your tech journey, and empowering your firm with our expertise and affordable SP1 IT Solutions!
So why not Get In Touch With Us? You’ve got nothing to lose, and a whole lot to save. We won’t baffle you with tech talk, or try and get you sign on the dotted line. We’ll enjoy a coffee (and a cake hopefully) and a chat, so you can go away and think about it.