SMALL BUSINESSES INCREASINGLY TURNING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TO STAY PROFITABLE IN A SLOWING ECONOMY
IT Consulting Firm Offers Training Series to Help Small Companies Navigate the Complexities of Information Technology to Stay Profitable During Economic Slowdown
Centreville, VA.– As the country faces an almost certain recession, companies of all sizes are looking for opportunities to streamline operating costs and save money. For many small businesses, developing cost saving strategies to weather the economic downturn is particularly crucial to continued growth. Because of this, more and more business owners are discovering that technology is not only a means to manage their information, but it is also a key component to ensuring their company’s overall success and profitability during these volatile times.
While large corporations have the benefit of structured IT programs and often spend hundreds of thousands, and even millions of dollars per year to maintain an in-house IT department, small companies frequently have little help or training and often learn the workings of IT by trial and error. Often the outcome of self training is less than optimal, resulting in wasted money, lost information, and in some cases even company bankruptcy.
The benefits of proper IT management can have far-reaching positive effects for small businesses. Having the right technology and systems in place and the knowledge to use them effectively can lead to increased customer satisfaction and improved employee productivity. It can also offer important protection against security incidents that can compromise private information. Because of the rapid growth of e-commerce and online marketing, IT is also crucial to small businesses in growth mode. Without an online presence, they are simply missing valuable opportunities to reach a vast number of potential customers.
Gregory Rondot, CEO of RondoTech Consulting, Inc. has experienced first-hand the difficulties that small businesses face trying to navigate alone through the complexities of technology. His firm offers a variety of IT support services including virtual CIOs who work with companies, developing and executing IT plans while offering protection from threats and disasters.
RondoTech’s latest offering, a training series, developed personally by Rondot, called Managing IT Without Becoming a Greek: Training for Business Owners, provides business owners the core education to achieve competence and understanding of IT’s role, risks, and benefits, without being bombarded with the techno-speak used by industry “geeks.”
“The reality is that the majority of business owners I speak to aren’t comfortable dealing with computer issues,” says Rondot. “Our goal is to bridge the information gap to enable them to manage IT effectively, make informed decisions about IT investments, and understand its importance in minimizing business risks caused by computer problems.”
The training series includes twice monthly webinars that cover a range of topics including IT management, customer management, system backup, strategies and disaster recover preparedness, email security, computer policies, and vendor management. Because the sessions are held online, business owners appreciate that they can attend without having to leave the office.
With over twenty-five years in the IT industry, Rondot has created and implemented information systems, architecture, information technology operational policies, and enterprise-wide solutions, focusing on revenue production, increasing efficiency, and cost reduction during some of the most challenging economic times for businesses.
“A company’s livelihood rests in part on the computer system designed to manage day to day business operations, as well as any unforeseen disasters,” states Rondot. “I guess you could look at what we offer as a type of insurance policy that can go a long way to protecting the well-being of a small business during good times and economic slowdowns.”
More information about RondoTech’s “Managing IT Without Becoming a Geek: Training for Business Owners” is available at: www.rondotech.com/
About RondoTech Consulting, Inc.
Headquartered in Centreville, VA, RondoTech Consulting, Inc. provides professional IT consulting and support solutions for businesses nationwide. By focusing on proprietary information security and operations efficiency through the use of strategic IT planning and implementation, RondoTech helps companies utilize IT to their full advantage. To learn more about RondoTech Consulting, Inc., go to www.rondotech.com.
Contact:
RondoTech Consulting, Inc.
Gregory Rondot
703-830-4800
press@rondotech.com
