The Small Business Solution You May Not Know About

If you own a small to mid-size business or are in the process of researching the endless tasks at hand to start your own business, chances are technology isn’t at the top of your list. When trying to keep your business afloat and your priority is meeting the payroll each month, last night’s failed backup probably doesn’t cross your mind. Capital is tight, the economy is struggling and here you are wondering why you should be reading about technology. Read on – it just might change the way you do business.

In order to consider a different way to handle your IT needs, you must think outside the proverbial box. Let’s face it, hardware and software companies do not cater to small businesses. The cost of servers, backup drives, software licenses and support is enough to make a business owner cut corners on technology just to keep the office running.

IVDesk offers a better solution for small business.

•         Remote access to your data from anywhere, anytime.
•         Microsoft Office licenses are included.
•         Predictable IT costs with a per-month pricing structure.
•         No upfront capital for equipment, freeing up your money for other things.
•         High security computing protects your data better than in-house technology.
•         24-hour support is just a phone call away.
•         Lower IT costs by virtually eliminating the need for local support.
•         Disaster recovery for worry-free computing.
•         Spam filtering is customizable and protects you from that unwanted email.
•         Mobile phone compatibility syncs your data so you are never out of touch.
•         Unlimited storage with no hidden charges.
•         Website hosting is included to cover all your web needs.
•         Shadowing users allows your employees to work together on a file at the same time – no matter where they are.

THE NEW WAY TO SETUP YOUR OFFICE

IVDesk was founded to help small businesses affordably streamline office technology. Imagine having secure access to all of your applications, all of your data, 24×7 support, access from anywhere at any time and lower software, hardware and support costs. IVDesk offers all this for a per-user/per-month fee so your technology budget will finally be predictable. All you need is a PC and an internet connection.

NO SERVER NEEDED

Save the money you would spend on a server and all the expensive backup needs, appliances and support required to maintain it. IVDesk is your server…only better. We host your applications, email, and even your website. We check every file and email for viruses, load necessary updates, backup your data every day, and welcome your remote employees with a secure and stable connection. If you have a question, you can call us anytime.

SOFTWARE MADE SIMPLE

Trying to keep up with software versions and licenses is time consuming. The expense of Microsoft Office licenses alone can bust a budget. IVDesk includes the Microsoft Office suite in the monthly fee. All your other applications can be hosted, distributed to employees and maintained. We keep track of your software for you. Compliance will never be an issue again. Employees simply login and instantly have secure access to their programs, files and email. Serve clients anywhere, anytime.

PROTECT YOUR DATA

How secure is your data? Your data is just as vital to the operation of your company as the mega corporation down the street. The high cost of the technology and expertise required for security makes it an area most small businesses neglect. IVDesk has invested in the top technology so you don’t have to. We protect you from the outside world by securing your connection, encrypting your data, storing it with a redundant systems, then we back it up daily and weekly. Don’t worry if your physical location is down, we keep your data safe and accessible. Each employee is setup with individual permissions for applications and files for security within the office. IVDesk takes security very seriously and limits access to your data from within our office as well.

GET OUT OF THE OFFICE

Purchase parts in your pajamas or balance budgets over breakfast. Small businesses need flexibility. We know you can’t get it all done between 8 and 5. It’s not a good feeling when you are sitting in your hotel room scrambling to get your presentation finished for tomorrow’s meeting when – poof – your server decides to disconnect you. You don’t know what’s worse, losing the connection or knowing there is nobody to help you get it back. Telecommuting should be a viable and helpful option for small business employees. Instead it can be cumbersome and frustrating. IVDesk allows employees to logon any hour of the day and when your “computer guy” is fast asleep, we are ready for your call should you need a little help. No more glitchy connections with your server. You can work from home, hotels, coffee shops, client locations…anywhere with an internet connection.

SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT

IVDesk never sleeps, gets sick or takes vacation. Your employees have support staff available 24×7 with one phone call. Working remotely, on your schedule, has never been easier.

FREE YOUR CAPITAL

The expense of setting up an office with a reliable network is overwhelming. Once you acquire the equipment and the software licenses, you must then manage and maintain it. Hardware becomes outdated seemingly overnight. Software is constantly being updated with new versions or releases. IVDesk can save you the hassle and handle it all for you.

Take a look at a small business with 20 employees and the costs incurred upfront to setup a very basic in-house network. These are conservative estimates.

Upfront Capital Needed for Technology:

IT Needs	In-House	IVDesk
Server (hardware/software)	$9,000	$0
Backup (hardware/software)	$2,500	$0
Microsoft Office	$7,000	$0
Anti-virus Software	$2,000	$0
IT Support	$40,000+ annual or $150/hr outsourced	$0
TOTAL:	$60,500	$0

 

And that’s just the basics. Because we structure our pricing on a per-user, per-month basis, there is no need for upfront capital to invest in equipment or support. Your IT budget is now stable and predictable. 

IVDesk has devoted years of research and experience to build a smarter solution for small to mid-size businesses. Call us anytime to see how we can help you.

IVDesk is the new way to do IT.

Get out of the IT business and back to YOUR business today.

Contact information:  Randy Olson  612.605.9677   Email:  rolson@ivdesk.com  Website:  www.ivdesk.com