IT Strategy

More and more companies are dependent on IT to be able to handle the volume and complexity of business in the modern society. With the rise of the internet as a major business channel replacing some of the traditional retail and business to business outlets, many companies add e-commerce in one way or another to their existing distribution channels.

Websites for businesses are used as a marketing and communication tool and are therefore critical for the success of the business.

In most businesses we will therefore find one or more of the following IT systems:

• PC's, PC Networks (wired or wireless), Printers, Broadband, PDAs
• Accounting, wages, stock software (Sage, TAS books, Microsoft, etc.)
• Office software (Microsoft, OpenOrg, etc.)
• (Hosted) websites, e-mail systems, e-commerce, etc.

These are examples of IT systems that are sector independent. Additionally businesses may use specific sector-related IT systems, such as:

• EPOS (Point of sale - Retail, Catering, Hotels, etc.)
• Project management software (Construction, Software, Capital goods)
• Manufacturing software (ERPs)
• CRM (Direct marketing, call centers, customer services, distributed sales networks, multiple channel marketing)
• Scheduling, dispatch and Track & Trace (Transport, Logistics)
• Financial analysis & planning (mortgage brokers, IFAs, Insurance brokers)
• Etc. Etc.

The Profit experts can help businesses manage their IT by helping management set up the right IT strategy, select appropriate software, manage implementation projects, IT Business and User support and Troubleshooting.

With 40+ years combined experience in IT our IT consultants are available to help you. Besides the normal consultancy based services we can also offer strategic IT support at director/board level at reasonable monthly rates. This way you are sure that your IT keeps in line with the market requiremnents and your business strategy. Rates are from £ 250 per month (excluding VAT).

If you are interested, please contact us for a free preliminary discussion about your IT requirements.