You know your way around a computer, and you’ve got some capital to invest in new business. Start an IT company – easy right? Well, maybe not. It used to be enough to just be “good with tech” but today, businesses require specialist tech support for their industries and bespoke IT support tailored to the particulars of their business. If you’re thinking of starting your own IT business, here are a variety of services you could specialize in, but to be a truly comprehensive managed IT support provider you should have competency in all of them.

MANAGED IT

Many IT support providers are referred to as managed IT service providers. The providers normally deal with small or medium businesses that do not have the budget or need for a full-time, in-house IT department.

A managed services contract tasks the company with servicing the network of the company on an ongoing basis for a set monthly fee. Over time, it is much less expensive for businesses, since a proactive managed IT services provider will avoid costly issues from arising in the first place.

NETWORK SETUP SERVICES

Some businesses do not require ongoing support but require assistance in the initial setup of their network. In this case, it will be your task, as an IT services provider, to set up the network in the most straightforward and manageable way to make the ongoing maintenance of the network easier for the business.

Even if the client does not wish to sign a contract for ongoing services it is a good idea to schedule a 6-month check-up to see if their network is still functioning as intended.

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