Choosing the Right IT Consultancy Partner for your Suffolk Business

An IT consultancy partner will work with you in order to align your business and process strategies with technology.

IT Consultancy services focus strategic advice on how to improve your infrastructure to reach the desired outcome. IT consultancy services contrasts to IT services which is there to actively implement solutions discussed and can cover Cyber Security, Cloud Technologies, Disaster Recovery and Automation…

Ensuring you choose the right IT Consultancy partner for your business in Suffolk is essential in your business’s development and technology strategy, it should be at the forefront of your mind, especially with 2023 being right around the corner.

Having a strong IT Consultancy partner onboard is also going to maximise your productivity as a business. Your IT Consultancy partner will be experts in their field and this expertise is going to conclude in achieving the best possible results, quicker. You can also be assured that the information they are analysing and sharing with you is highly accurate and representative of your business’s technological situation.

When you are looking for a new IT Consultancy partner, it is crucial that your business has a criteria in mind to help you decide – who exactly is it you’re looking for as a partner? Ipswich based Corbel Solutions have outlined within this blog some of things you may want to take into consideration when you are searching for a new IT Consultancy partner…

Reputability

It is important for your business to consider the potential partners reputability within your local area. Do a little bit of background research for personal use and have a look at the company’s website as a form of research.

Consider how long they have been established in order to gauge if they would be the right fit for your business, in comparison to how long you’ve been established/where you’re at. It is ultimately your decision whether you think the partner would be the right fit for you, but some simple research can help you with your decision.

The IT Consultancy Partners Location

Alongside the IT Consultancy Partners reputation, it can also be a good idea to consider if they tend to work with businesses in the local area or if they work with businesses further afield as well. Those who tend to work specifically within the local area, may have some beneficial contacts that you could also benefit from, for example.

Also it may be a good idea to consider if the potential partner gives back to the local community, this may be something that aligns with your business values and so could indicate a strong partnership. Consider if they get involved in charity events, or if they are doing something to help better the community. This may impact your decision when you have so many partners to choose from.

Google Reviews

Additionally, in order to assess how well your new potential IT consultancy partner has worked with others, you could check out their Google reviews. Google reviews are a credible, genuine review source to see what other people’s experiences were like with the partner. You then may be able to search these companies and compare how similar they are to you and if their feedback resonates with any aspects of your company.

To have a look at what others have had to say about Corbel, or to leave a review of your own, check out our Google review page here.

Who Will be Looking After you?

Furthermore, it also may be beneficial for you to consider who will be looking after you from the company. Will you have a dedicated account manager who looks specifically after your company? Or will it be a combination of team members with different skill sets looking after you?

Having a specific account manager can often be preferred as it will allow you to build a long-term relationship with the partner and provide you with excellent knowledge of the processes and requirements that will be completed during the consultancy. This subsequently can allow your business to feel best supported and as a result, your potential will be maximised. Having a strong relationship will also mean that your account manager has the best possible understanding of your business and customers so will be able to act accordingly in the best possible way to better your business.

Will your Employees be Getting Involved with the Partner

You could also consider if this potential IT Consultancy partner offers basic employee training as a part of the membership. Whilst the partner is a business themselves and they are there to complete the consulting work, it can be important for them to equip employees with the basic skills on the services they are offering so your employees have an awareness of what is happening. This can help with the overall communication between employees and the company to ensure that everyone is kept in the loop.

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Are you Looking for a New IT Consultancy Partner?

Ipswich based IT support partner Corbel Solutions offers strategic IT consultancy services to help your business enable your goals through the power of technology and help your business achieve success and growth through eliminating stress and confusion. From small projects to an IT transformation, Corbel can provide you with specialised advice where you need it.

If you’re looking for a new IT Consultancy Partner, feel free to give us a call on 01473 241515 or email us on info@corbel.co.uk to have a chat with one of our team members.