Do you ever feel like your business or organization is spending seemingly endless dollars on technology? I’m not just talking about IT expenses, but online subscriptions and equipment for every department. Many organizations are also now adding additional physical plant systems such as voice-over-IP telephones, security cameras, access control systems, and more that rely on IT.
The reality is the rate of spending on technology across the entire organizational budget is increasing faster than revenue. This path is unsustainable, and eventually changes will have to be made, some sooner than others. Not only is there the cost of the software and equipment itself, but also the cost of more networking and staff to support and manage it.
The beginning of the year is a great time to start combating this trend. Hiring LeadershipOne Technologies to evaluate and plan is the first step in this direction. We’ve developed a solid process to help you get the most from your budget and technology.
A few of the tools we use to help address budget concerns are:
Technology Inventory and Audits – getting a solid picture of where you’re at is the foundation. We work with you to create detailed lists of equipment and systems, including age, specifications, annual expenditures and budget allocation. We also look at the efficiency of systems, looking at topics such as placement, features, and integrations.
Strategic Planning – aligning your technology with your organization’s mission and goals is the next step. Combining this with the inventory and audit, revenue, present technologies, comparisons with similar organizations, and survey data, we help you develop a long-range plan that efficiently allocates equipment, software and dollars over a multi-year period.
Funding and Purchasing Planning – knowing what money you have available and the best way to spend it is the final step. We help you look not only at program or sales revenue, but also consider donations, government funding programs, grants, and other income options. Then we help you decide between purchasing and leasing to get the most for your dollars.
Partnering with LeadershipOne Technologies provides several benefits over auditing and planning in-house. We bring experience with technology budgets and technology efficiency, save you from adding more work to busy staff, bring a 3rd-party independent perspective, and provide you with a detailed report and plan to help you justify increases or changes.
Accomplishing this doesn’t have to be expensive, and partnering with us may actually save you money in the long-term. Contact us today and lets have a conversation to see if a partnership with LeadershipOne Technologies is the right fit for you!
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