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title: "Managed Service - Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business"
description: "Stay informed with Coleman Technologies' blogs, featuring insights on cybersecurity for small business, managed services, and best IT practices. Read on!"
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date: "2026-06-07T00:38:24+00:00"
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---

# Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business

Insights on cybersecurity, AI, and IT strategy to help business leaders reduce risk, improve performance, and make better technology decisions.

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##  [Managed IT Services Stop IT Stress and Ensure Predictable Costs](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/managed-it-services-stop-it-stress-and-ensure-predictable-costs)

  Monday, 18 May 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

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How often do you find yourself sitting in your car, coffee in the cupholder, dreading going into your own business just because you know that there will be some number of IT challenges and issues that you will have to deal with?

This is completely understandable… unless you happen to be working with a managed service provider.

Tags:

  [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/business)   [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)

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 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [3 Risks of Relying on Amateur IT Support](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-risks-of-relying-on-amateur-it-support)

  Friday, 17 April 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/business)

 [ ![3 Risks of Relying on Amateur IT Support](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-17-26/b2ap3_large_AmateurITSupport_627162855_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-risks-of-relying-on-amateur-it-support "3 Risks of Relying on Amateur IT Support")

Back in the early 2000s, a “tech guy” like a neighbor, a cousin, or a solo freelancer, was often enough to keep a small office running. Nowadays, it’s an entirely different ballgame. The landscape of business technology has shifted so dramatically that you need a strategic professional managing your IT, not an amateur, but not for the reasons you might expect.

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  [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [IT Support](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-risks-of-relying-on-amateur-it-support)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Why Your Business Needs a Dedicated IT Vendor Advocate](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-dedicated-it-vendor-advocate)

  Monday, 13 April 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/business)

 [ ![Why Your Business Needs a Dedicated IT Vendor Advocate](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-13-26/b2ap3_large_ITVendor_1795252687_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-dedicated-it-vendor-advocate "Why Your Business Needs a Dedicated IT Vendor Advocate")

Think about your monthly calendar. How many blocks of time are swallowed up by back-and-forth emails and technical disputes with service providers? Most leaders find themselves acting as an unpaid mediator between their own vendors; a role that frustratingly offers zero ROI.

Tags:

  [Vendor](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/vendor)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Efficiency](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/efficiency)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-your-business-needs-a-dedicated-it-vendor-advocate)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [The Hidden Value of a Professional Help Desk Audit Trail](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-a-professional-help-desk-audit-trail)

  Monday, 06 April 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [IT Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/it-blog)

 [ ![The Hidden Value of a Professional Help Desk Audit Trail](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026/04-06-26/b2ap3_large_ProfesHelpDesk_1895612641_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-a-professional-help-desk-audit-trail "The Hidden Value of a Professional Help Desk Audit Trail")

It’s a common scene in many offices: the accidental IT person. They were hired to handle your marketing or manage your sales, but because they happen to know how to fix a printer or reset a password, they’ve become the unofficial tech support.

While this might seem like a quick fix, it’s actually a silent growth killer for your business. Here is why relying on the office tech whiz is holding you back; and how a professional approach can fuel your success.

Tags:

  [Productivity](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [IT Support](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/the-hidden-value-of-a-professional-help-desk-audit-trail)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Professionals Usually Do a Better Job than Friends](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/professionals-usually-do-a-better-job-than-friends)

  Friday, 20 March 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![Professionals Usually Do a Better Job than Friends](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-20-26/b2ap3_large_BetterJobPros_124440363_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/professionals-usually-do-a-better-job-than-friends "Professionals Usually Do a Better Job than Friends")

It is tempting to call the family tech genius when your office Wi-Fi acts up. Whether it is a niece who builds gaming rigs or a friend who is good with computers, leaning on a hobbyist for business infrastructure seems like a great way to save a few bucks.

In reality, it is one of the most expensive mistakes a business owner can make. Here is why mixing family favors with professional IT is a recipe for disaster.

Tags:

  [IT Services](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [IT Support](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/professionals-usually-do-a-better-job-than-friends)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Why Relying on Your Relative for Business IT is a Major Risk](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-relying-on-your-relative-for-business-it-is-a-major-risk)

  Friday, 13 March 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![Why Relying on Your Relative for Business IT is a Major Risk](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-13-26/b2ap3_large_BizRisk_199439305_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-relying-on-your-relative-for-business-it-is-a-major-risk "Why Relying on Your Relative for Business IT is a Major Risk")

Chances are pretty good that you know someone—a coworker, friend, or relative—who seems pretty confident that they know their way around technology. Maybe it’s your niece, who was the one to set up your Wi-Fi and spends her time on her self-constructed gaming PC. It kind of makes sense to lean on her for some tech advice for the office, too… doesn’t it?

The short answer: absolutely not.

While your niece may have a bright future ahead of her in the IT industry, there are numerous reasons why relying on her in lieu of a professional is a terrible, self-destructive idea.

Tags:

  [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [IT Support](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [IT Services](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-services)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-relying-on-your-relative-for-business-it-is-a-major-risk)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [Switching to a Competent Managed Service Provider is a Business Must](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/switching-to-a-competent-managed-service-provider-is-a-business-must)

  Tuesday, 31 March 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Newsletter](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![Switching to a Competent Managed Service Provider is a Business Must](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/April_2026_Newsletters/1.0/b2ap3_large_LEAD_MSPBenefits_1919214494_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/switching-to-a-competent-managed-service-provider-is-a-business-must "Switching to a Competent Managed Service Provider is a Business Must")

If you’re a business owner, you likely view IT as a necessary evil. It’s that line item on your profit and loss report that feels like a black hole; money goes in, and occasionally, your printer still doesn’t work.

The hard truth is that if you are still calling a tech person only when things break, you are paying a hidden tax on your own growth.

Tags:

  [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)   [Productivity](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/newsletter-content/switching-to-a-competent-managed-service-provider-is-a-business-must)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [How to Reclaim Control of Your Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-reclaim-control-of-your-technology)

  Wednesday, 04 March 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/business)

 [ ![How to Reclaim Control of Your Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/March_2026/03-04-26/b2ap3_large_ReclaimControl_864581533_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-reclaim-control-of-your-technology "How to Reclaim Control of Your Technology")

Think of that one person in your office—or that one outside vendor—who is the only human on earth who knows why your server hums or which ancient password unlocks the payroll portal. When the system crashes, they swoop in, mutter some jargon you don’t understand, and save the day. You feel relieved, but you really should be terrified. This isn't expertise; it's a hostage situation. By allowing your critical business logic to live inside someone’s head instead of in a documented system, you’ve turned your company's valuation into a single point of failure.

Tags:

  [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/business)   [IT Services](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-services)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-reclaim-control-of-your-technology)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [3 Major Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT Management](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-major-benefits-of-outsourcing-your-it-management)

  Monday, 23 February 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [IT Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/it-blog)

 [ ![3 Major Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT Management](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-23-26/b2ap3_large_OutsourcedIT_1887423377_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-major-benefits-of-outsourcing-your-it-management "3 Major Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT Management")

It’s easy to fall into the trap that you have to be the entire C-Suite for your business all in one. You should be running your business, not managing its IT infrastructure, and trying to do it all will only pull your focus away from what matters most. Instead of worrying about endless security threats, unpredictable technology costs, and countless tech support questions, you should work with a managed IT provider.

Tags:

  [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Outsourced IT](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it)   [Small Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/small-business)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-major-benefits-of-outsourcing-your-it-management)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [How Managed IT Prevents Disaster and Saves You Money](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-managed-it-prevents-disaster-and-saves-you-money)

  Friday, 20 February 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

 [ ![How Managed IT Prevents Disaster and Saves You Money](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-20-26/b2ap3_large_PreventDisaster_1904417723_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-managed-it-prevents-disaster-and-saves-you-money "How Managed IT Prevents Disaster and Saves You Money")

Does the thought of a sudden system crash keep you up at night? It should, but not for the reason you might think.

While a disaster is the initial shock, it’s the prolonged downtime that follows that truly cripples a business. It’s a slow-motion drain on your resources, and without a proactive strategy, those lost minutes can quickly translate into thousands of dollars in wasted overhead.

Tags:

  [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Productivity](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/productivity-1)   [Saving Money](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/saving-money)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-managed-it-prevents-disaster-and-saves-you-money)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [One Cost-Effective Way to Protect Your Small Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business)

  Friday, 13 February 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/security)

 [ ![One Cost-Effective Way to Protect Your Small Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/February_2026/2-13-26/b2ap3_large_ProtectSMBiz_1599813925_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business "One Cost-Effective Way to Protect Your Small Business")

Most small business owners don't wake up thinking about network patches or endpoint detection. You’re focused on growth, your team, and your customers. Unfortunately, there is a persistent myth that “small” means “invisible” to hackers.

The reality isn't that hackers are out to get you specifically; it’s that they use automated tools to find any open door. If your door is unlocked, they’ll walk in. It’s not personal—it’s just a math problem for them.

Tags:

  [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)   [Ransomware](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/one-cost-effective-way-to-protect-your-small-business)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [New to Managed Services? Here Are 3 No-Brainers to Consider](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider)

  Monday, 26 January 2026

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/security)

 [ ![New to Managed Services? Here Are 3 No-Brainers to Consider](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/January_2026/1-26-26/b2ap3_large_MSP_1861132946_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider "New to Managed Services? Here Are 3 No-Brainers to Consider")

As your business has grown, have you fallen into the tech trap of DIY IT solutions? While you might have started with just a handful of employees, the infrastructure you’ve built is no longer sustainable or reliable. You need professional help if you want your business to stay competitive, and we have just the thing for you.

Tags:

  [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/security)   [Data Recovery](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/new-to-managed-services-here-are-3-no-brainers-to-consider)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it)

  Friday, 19 December 2025

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/business)

 [ ![3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-19-25/b2ap3_large_BreakFixIT_1769745855_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it "3 Reasons to Be Scared of Break-Fix IT")

You want to know what’s scary? Anytime your company’s IT fails and you’re left wondering if you can afford a new piece of hardware or the maintenance to fix what’s broken. When you rely on break-fix IT, you’re basically living in a horror film; you never know when the slasher is going to leap out of the shadows and strike. With managed IT, you can sidestep the scaries and know with confidence you’re taking care of your business’ future.

Here are three reasons why managed IT is the superior option for managing your technology solutions.

Tags:

  [Saving Money](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/saving-money)   [IT Services](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/3-reasons-to-be-scared-of-break-fix-it)

 [ ![Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost)

  Wednesday, 17 December 2025

  [Darren Coleman](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/business)

 [ ![How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2025/12-17-25/b2ap3_large_CIO_1793901835_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost "How a Virtual CIO Delivers Enterprise Strategy for a Fraction of the Cost")

Is your business technology a source of uncertainty and frustration? Are you constantly reacting to IT problems when you would prefer to proactively leverage technology to drive your business’ growth? This struggle is often the result of the Executive IT Gap, a phenomenon that traps businesses in an endless cycle of reactive, costly, and inefficient technology decisions that slow down growth.

Tags:

  [Small Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/small-business)   [Outsourced IT](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/outsourced-it)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

 [ Continue reading](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-a-virtual-cio-delivers-enterprise-strategy-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost)

 [ ![Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

##  [If Your Current IT Support is “Fine,” You Need Something Better](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/if-your-current-it-support-is-fine-you-need-something-better)

  Friday, 07 November 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/technology)

 [ ![If Your Current IT Support is “Fine,” You Need Something Better](https://colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-07-24/b2ap3_large_data-center_1523599237_400.jpg) ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/if-your-current-it-support-is-fine-you-need-something-better "If Your Current IT Support is “Fine,” You Need Something Better")

Let me ask you something: how well does your current IT support function?

If your first instinct is to say something vaguely positive, like “good” or “fine,” you’re probably missing out on significant benefits that could come from a more immersive and fleshed-out service delivery, rather than a stopgap meant to preserve the status quo. If your provider has never asked you about the future and your goals for it, it may be time to seek what else is out there.

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  [Technology](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/technology)   [IT Support](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-support-1)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

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##  [Why You Should Be Outsourcing Your Server Management](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-you-should-be-outsourcing-your-server-management)

  Wednesday, 22 October 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

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Regardless of how big or small your business is, chances are you have at least one server unit that holds sensitive data. Ask yourself this question: do you have the knowledge and expertise to properly care for and maintain that server unit? The best way to ensure your business takes care of its server technology is to work with a managed service provider. Here's why:

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##  [How to Hire an IT Vendor You’ll Never Want to Fire (Us)](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/how-to-hire-an-it-vendor-you-ll-never-want-to-fire-us)

  Monday, 29 September 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

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How do you know when it’s time to fire one of your vendors? Better yet, how do you know when you’re better off firing your IT vendor to find a better option? These kinds of situations can be stressful, but they’re not impossible. We’re here to help you make the call, as well as to offer a better alternative that saves you time, energy, and money.

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##  [Managed IT Helps Your Business AND Your Employees](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/managed-it-helps-your-business-and-your-employees)

  Friday, 26 September 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

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Do you have an internal IT department for your business? Small businesses often don’t have dedicated IT staff, and if they do, chances are they’re overwhelmed with tasks and constantly playing catch-up (IT is a big job, after all). In fact, they might feel like they can never take time off *because* they’re so busy. If you want to ensure your business always has the IT it needs, then you should consider outsourcing as an option.

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##  [Why You Want Your Costs Predictable and Your Solutions Proactive](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/why-you-want-your-costs-predictable-and-your-solutions-proactive)

  Friday, 05 September 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/business)

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Surprises can be exciting, but one part of your business where you don’t want them is in your IT. A server crash, a wireless connectivity outage, or a security threat can all create multiple surprise problems that you simply aren’t ready to handle—particularly in the realm of your wallet. Instead of spinning the wheel and gambling on your IT bill, you can instead treat your IT like a predictable utility cost, and it’s all thanks to proactive managed IT services.

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  [Saving Money](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/saving-money)   [IT Services](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

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##  [What Accountability Should Look Like for Your IT](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/what-accountability-should-look-like-for-your-it)

  Wednesday, 06 August 2025

  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

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When something goes wrong with your company’s technology, the last thing you want to do is be the one at fault. Unfortunately, that’s what comes with the territory in the world of business IT. If you’re sick of technicians who make excuses rather than own up to their mistakes and correct their course, read on. We’re going to showcase just what accountability in IT looks like and how we strive to embody it.

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  [IT Services](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/it-services)   [Business](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/business)   [Managed Service](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags/managed-service)

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