Stop the Productivity Drain

Every business owner understands the concept that time is money, but are you one of the few who know exactly how and where it is chipping away at your bottom line? One thing that is often cited is productivity, or often, the lack thereof. We believe that understanding these numbers is the first step to mastering them.

Have you ever had one of those Mondays? The coffee's brewing, the team is getting to their desks, but the server is down or the Internet is out. Or perhaps it's slow computers and bad software that steal minutes, then hours, from everybody’s workday. 

These aren't just minor annoyances; they're productivity killers. Research shows that employees can lose over 10 workdays per year due to technology downtime alone. Now multiply that across your workforce, and you are dealing with a bunch of capital that is being used for virtually nothing.

With so much at stake, let’s go through some ways that you can keep your IT working and your employees productive. 

Turning the Tables with Proactive Technology Support

This is where the story changes, and the numbers start working for you. Imagine a scenario where technology issues are anticipated and resolved before they impact your team’s ability to get things done. That’s the power of having everything covered. Businesses that embrace managed IT services often report a significant boost in operational efficiency.

Managed IT gives businesses the ability to reduce downtime through some very strategic actions. They include:

• Cybersecurity - Instead of reacting to a costly data breach, proactive cybersecurity measures stop threats in their tracks.
• Optimized IT management - Smoothly running systems, updated software, and efficient networks mean your team can focus on the tasks that make you more money.
• Strategic AI integration - Looking ahead,  AI is projected to increase labor productivity by over 25 percent by 2035. It can only do that for you if you know how to use it. 

Your Productivity Partners

At Preferred, we're not just about fixing problems; we're about building a resilient and productive technology environment for your business. We see technology as an engine for growth, not a source of frustration. We partner with organizations like yours to understand your unique challenges and goals, crafting proactive support strategies that keep your operations humming and your productivity numbers climbing.

The numbers don't lie. Lost productivity due to reactive IT can be a significant, often unseen, drain on your organization’s resources. With a proactive approach to IT management, however, you can transform your technology from a potential liability into your greatest asset for efficiency and growth.

For more information, give the IT professionals at Preferred a call today at 708-781-7110.