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So, you’ve taken your first step into the world of startups and business. Things can be overwhelming and the last thing you want is to spread yourself too thin and end up burnt out with a failing company. However, there is a lot of work to be done with startups, so how do you ensure all the essentials plus all the I.T. stuff gets done? The best way is to outsource a qualified team. This gives you the freedom to do a bunch of other things that are vital to the success of your business.

Having an experienced outsourced I.T. team for startups is incredibly beneficial, because not only will you save money but everything that needs to be done will be completed in expert fashion. Let’s break it down for you – you save money because you might only need the team to see to a few things during the launch of the business and for various other tasks throughout, therefore you’re paying for each project instead of hiring a full-time team that requires monthly salaries. Furthermore, a company that offers I.T. services will very likely have the best qualifications and also the experience of working together resulting in your work is done properly and in a shorter amount of time.

Hiring full time might result in a team that doesn’t work well together with individuals holding various levels of qualifications. On top of that, if you’re a small startup, it’s not likely that you’ll have an HR department yet, as a result, the recruitment process of hiring your own team will be lengthy. The cherry on top is that an outsourced team will have their own equipment and therefore your startup won’t have to waste important capital on things like computers, desks and more. Moreover, something to consider when hiring individuals is their right to leave days and various other employment benefits, unfortunately, unexpected leave can lead to delays in work. With outsourced teams and with deadlines in place, you’re almost guaranteed that there won’t be any hiccups throughout.

Another issue that startups run into is the fact that employees could potentially up and leave should they receive a promising offer from other companies. People are always looking for more money and more benefits and as a small startup you might not be offering the highest salaries and benefits, so if another company brings more to the table, your I.T. team could fall apart. However, if you’re outsourcing a team, you have no risk of that company up and leaving mid-project.

Now that you know the benefits of outsourcing an I.T. team, give F1 Connect a call to discuss your needs.