Trusted Advisor or Mechanic?

Hello business owners! Let’s face facts – most of you are not technologically gifted. Most of you don’t particularly like technology, but recognize it as a necessity of doing business. Many of you make the mistake of looking only for the cheapest solution through technology, rather than the right solution for your business. As we all know, sometimes being cheap can be VERY expensive. We often run into situations where business owners have purchased a cheap solution and discovered it did not accomplish the goals desired. This is a perfect example of why business owners need a trusted advisor to assist with their technology needs.

Unfortunately, many business owners interact with their technology consultant the same way as they do their car mechanic – only when something breaks. Too rarely do they discuss their needs in advance with their consultant. Too often, they purchase inadequate solutions, then expect their consultant to make it work the way they want it to. Too often, we are asked to make a Kia Rio beat a Ferrari in a race. And too often are we delivering explanations on why the five-hundred-dollar solution can’t meet the performance of the five-thousand-dollar solution.

These business owners are not taking full advantage of having a technology consultant they can rely on to be a trusted advisor. One of the best parts of having a trusted advisor for technology is the minimization of wasted dollars on technology. A simple conversation with your consultant can save hundreds or thousands of dollars in misplaced spending, not to mention the large amounts of wasted time as a result of purchasing the wrong solution. In the case of Delios Computer Solutions, most of these conversations (depending on the depth and duration) would be absolutely free. It doesn’t make sense to go into territories we don’t understand without a guide. You wouldn’t perform your first skydiving jump without an instructor, would you? So what would it hurt to run your ideas past your technology consultant? They will often have the right solution available. When they don’t have an immediate solution, they’re much more apt to find the right solution for you. It just doesn’t make sense to go it alone.

You understand your business. We understand how technology interacts with it. Let’s work together toward your success!

Delios Computer Solutions, Inc.
(616) 301-1791
http://www.delios.com