Varay Managed IT Blog - IT Topics & More! | business insights

before and after dog

Posted by Amanda at Varay on October 3, 2022

IT makeover, MSP edition: GLOW UP while your business saves money

If your business is pivoting or scaling back, change can be an opportunity to improve! Find out how your MSP can save you money AND maximize your resources.

Woman in office making smoothie representing supplemental IT support

Posted by Amanda at Varay on September 12, 2022

Take your supplements! Internal IT + supplemental IT for healthy balance

Even the best internal IT department can benefit from supplemental IT support. Find out if your team could use the boost that supplemental support provides!

Cats vs dogs and Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace

Posted by Amanda at Varay on April 11, 2022

Deciding between Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace? We can help!

Deciding between Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace can make a big difference for your business. Find out if you’re using the best platform for your needs.

senior mother consoling sad adult daughter over managed IT service onboarding mistakes.

Posted by Amanda at Varay on February 14, 2022

You deserve better! Avoiding three common MSP relationship mistakes

Avoid these three managed IT service onboarding mistakes, and get the MSP relationship your business deserves!

analyzing IT strategy

Posted by Amanda at Varay on November 15, 2021

How can IT strategy improve customer service?

IT can be more than support. An IT strategy is the key to unlocking your company’s potential and propelling you beyond your competitors.

IT hourly rate time is money

Posted by Amanda at Varay on October 18, 2021

A landlubber’s guide to hourly billing vs. MSPs: pros and cons

IT hourly rate services are popular, but how do they compare to MSPs? Check out the pros and cons and see what’s best for your business!

Two girls standing under black umbrella representing the different between block time vs managed IT services. One has crazy makeup and a label with an arrow pointing that says, “Business owner with IT headaches.” The other is calm and dressed like Mary Poppins with a label pointing to her that says, “Managed IT services.”

Posted by Amanda at Varay on September 14, 2021

We’ll be your Mary Poppins: the difference between MSP and block time

When you need IT support, should you pay by the hour or have an MSP contract? Here’s how to decide between block time vs managed IT services

Benefits of Outsourcing IT Services | people are connected by lines

Posted by Amanda at Varay on August 9, 2021

Providers with Benefits: how your business gains from an MSP’s experience

As an MSP, we can use our experience to keep our clients competitive. This is a huge benefit of outsourcing IT services!

beautiful shocked woman expressing surprise over managed IT services

Posted by Amanda at Varay on June 28, 2021

A (sticker) shocking story: when can you expect higher up-front costs?

Managed IT services costs can seem scary, but we can give you the level of support you need

how to train new employees (confused man looking at computer screen)

Posted by Amanda at Varay on June 21, 2021

Onboard new employees with a proven IT process

Clear expectations and good communication by your MSP are key to training new hires in IT processes