Chris Boyle, CEO of MyITpros Cloud computing has become one of the hottest buzzwords in the history of computers, and for good reason. Remote computing has been around for years, so why all the hubbub? The convergence of rapidly improving technologies with steadily lowering costs is making things seamless and affordable, which have otherwise been [...]
5 Reasons Why Cloud Servers May Not Be Right For Your Business
Chris Boyle, CEO of MyITpros Over the last several years, cloud computing has been one of the fastest growing areas in MyITpros’ IT services business. All of our company’s servers have been in the cloud since 2009, and we love the flexibility, security and competitive advantages the cloud provides. In 2012, we installed more on [...]
When To Think About Cloud Computing For Your Business?
Answer the five questions below to determine if you should be thinking about cloud computing. 1. Are you due for a server upgrade? This is the opportune time to switch to a cloud solution. The savings on hardware, software and support can be significant. We can show you the exact savings and ROI you can [...]
What is Open-Book Management?
Chris Boyle, CEO of MyITpros When open-book management is done well, a business is operated in a way in which every employee is focused on making the company money. They are educated in the principles of business and finance. They are regularly exposed to the company’s financials and other metrics that are critical to the [...]
Austin Business Owner Learns How To Take Open-Book Management to the Next Level at The SRC Experience
Chris Boyle, CEO of MyITpros In his groundbreaking book, The Great Game of Business, Jack Stack states: “What lies at the heart of the Game is a very simple proposition: The best, most efficient, most profitable way to operate a business is to give everybody in the company a voice in saying how the company [...]
Outsourced IT Services: Best For Small Businesses in Austin, Texas
In the video above Chris Boyle, CEO of MyITpros, discusses why it is best for small businesses to outsource their IT services. Below is a revised transcript: Most of MyITpros’ clientele are small businesses like yours without internal IT employees. There are many reasons a managed services provider would be a better selection for a [...]
Cloud Computing 101 Video for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Watch the excerpts from our cloud computing lunch and learn to learn the basics about cloud computing from a business owner’s perspective. Cloud applications have been around for years. The first application I used was a hosted email back in the 1990s. Online banking is an example of cloud computing. Other examples are hosted applications [...]
Best Interview Questions To Ask Your Outsourced IT Services Candidates – Part Two
It can be overwhelming selecting the best IT service provider for your business. Perhaps you’ve been burned in the past by a previous IT provider and really want to find the right fit this time. Maybe you like to be very thorough with your vendor selection. Below are questions that take your IT services candidate [...]
Best Interview Questions To Ask Your Outsourced IT Services Candidates – Part One
Through various search methods you have found at least three outsourced IT services candidates. Now what? The following are some excellent questions to ask these candidates in order to help you determine which one is the best fit for your business. 1. How long have you been in business? Most people assume the more established [...]
Cloud Computing Questions Asked By Austin Business Owners – Part 2
There was a wide variety of technical knowledge among the 40 members of the Austin business community who joined us for our cloud computing lunch and learn. Some business owners asked questions that indicated they had a great grasp on how IT impacts their businesses. Furthermore, some business owners asked great cloud computing questions [...]
