When its Time to Get Your Small Business a Server

Dear Business Owner,

A server will bring your business network a lot of benefit and a level of functionality that you have never had in the past. Sure, it's an investment, but it's an investment in your company's future.

That said, if you are going to invest in a server - please read the following and agree to them before making that purchase:

a. A server will not cost me less than $2,000. If I am spending less than this amount then I should not be purchasing a server.

b. A server will typically not cost me less than $3,000. If I am spending less than this amount then I should seriously review what it is I am buying.

c. Installing a server into my network is a process that requires much more than plugging it in. This requires time and training but will result in efficiencies I never had before.

d. I will not rely on a Dell/HP/Compaq server "specialist" to help me figure out what I should be buying.

e. Purchase a decent warranty with my server.

f. Know what benefits this server will bring my company. There's no payback on the investment if you don't know what it can do.

If in doubt, talk to someone who knows! Once your business is at the level of needing a server - do it right the first time.

Regards,

A Technology Consultant that tells people this on a daily basis.