Information technolgoy do it yourself issues concerns alternatives

	DO IT YOURSELF
	What are the issues?
	You try to handle your own information technology. After all, how difficult could it be to set up a computer? Not hard at all, but if you've got more than one computer that's a different story.
	How it typically happens::
	Purchase one or more systems to start. (usually inexpensive systems) Business grows. (hire more people, make some Adds, Moves, and Changes) Add more systems (typical environment now has mix match of systems and manufacturers or worse custom built systems by the local computer guy doing research and development on the fly.) Realize that there is a need to communicate more effectively with each other Implement network >> This is where the problems start. You either know or don't know. Some people go to their local retailer who suggest a hub or switch. What's the difference?. Usually a peer to peer network Others start looking for help
	Hire help::
	At this point most businesses start to search for a person with computer skills. They ask their colleagues and friends, who suggest getting someone with networking experience, A Network Administrator. The hiring processes usually results in hiring someone who wants to be the CIO (Chief Information Officer) or the CTO (Chief Technology Officer). Why? This will look good on their resume. Salaries are usually decent for Network Admins/CIO's/CTO's. Net Admin: $30K - $60K depending on skill set. CIO/CTO: $60K - $120k Typical networks are pieced together and still experience problems with connectivity, individual systems, and users. Systems seem to always have something wrong, users seem to have issues. Network administrators start performing more reactive system repairs. The network administrators usually find themselves performing PC technician functions. Important issues are now addressed from a reactive approach.
	Issues start to get serious::
	Important issues that need to be addressed become secondary and usually don't get addressed until they become a serious issue and cost the business down-time and loss of revenue. A single virus could down the systems for an entire day or sometimes more. Email, storage, security, server - all various points of failure for the business.
	Alternatives::
	Most business seek assistance from resellers. The problem is that most resellers don't specialize in dealing with small and mid-sized business. They're usually looking to make a sale and reactive support calls are their bread and butter. Sometimes they even suggest temporary staffing.
	Conclusion
	Businesses that try to save money on "do-it-yourself" implementations usually over-spend and find themselves continuously throwing money at trying to solve on-going issues and problems. If your business is not in the business to provide information technology solutions then it would be better to focus on what your core competencies are and outsource your information technology. Find a solution provider not a reseller. Work with someone that will partner with you. Your growth should be their primary concern because in turn it will help their growth. Partner with someone who specializes and has experience. Partner with someone who will provide technology that benefits your business. Partner someone who will take your information technology worries away. Partner with someone who will implement and maintain a solution that works. Partner with 7EPlus. We offer all that and more. Your success is our success. Experience the difference.

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