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How Can a Managed IT Network Provider Benefit My Business?
As your business grows you may find that
you are having difficulty keeping in step with that growth in the area of
networking and communications. Whether you are currently a small business or a
more well-established company you may find yourself feeling the pinch and
constantly investing to build your network assets. A managed IT network
provider is the logical next step for businesses that have outgrown the
capabilities of their in-house IT department.
What
is a Network Maintenance Plan?
A network maintenance plan is a contract
that outlines the services that the provider assumes responsibility for. By
signing a managed services contract, you get the services that you need without
the HR headaches that you can do without. Instead, the managed IT network
provider provides all services for a monthly fee, which often is much less than
you would have to pay to maintain and staff your own network.
What
does it mean to set up Network Support Services?
The main aim of signing in with a managed
network is to improve the overall functionality of your business and free up
resources that you had been investing in your own network. Ideally, this should
not only be a seamless transition but also improve your overall network
performance by allowing the managed network to worry about the engineering and
maintenance of the network to include troubleshooting problems, debugging, and
upgrading the network when new software and hardware solutions become available.
How
would a Managed Network Provider benefit my business?
Managed network providers aren't just for
tech companies, but can benefit a wide variety of businesses including
manufacturing, retail, and financial services. Any business that relies on
computers, networks, or data can benefit from managed services.
You may need a managed IT network provider
if:
• You
are in 24/7 operation and always need to provide service to customers
• Your
principal personnel are focused on critical functions that IT distracts from
• Your
business depends on remote workers or outsourced services
Is
the Initial Network Installation part of the ongoing Network Maintenance plan?
The first step toward having a managed
network is setting up a network maintenance plan with the provider. This plan
will clearly outline what services and equipment the company will provide and
what the monthly cost will be. This may include costs for initial installation
of the network (routers, switches, terminals, and cabling) as well as consultation
and long-term maintenance services. Often the installation fees are either
waives or included as a part of the initial quote.
What
services does a Managed Network Provider offer?
Once a network management plan is in place
the client will not only receive services similar to what you could expect from
an in-house provider but will also have those services optimized for the
workload that your company expects. The Managed Network includes routers,
switches, and firewalls that meet the complexity requirements of your network
capacity.
Will
Network Management improve the functionality of my business?
As you begin your contract, you will begin
to realize some of the benefits of outsourcing your IT network solutions. There
will be less stress on your personnel and a single point of contact whenever
anything goes wrong. The burden of responding to emergencies will be shifted to
the provider, who has the resources to quickly and efficiently respond. You
will have flexibility in determining the scalability of your network and have
dedicated personnel to upgrade or downgrade the network as appropriate. The
extent to which network management can improve processes within your business
is in direct proportion to the challenges that you are currently facing in the
IT department.
Robert Blake
Bit by Bit Computer Consultants
721 N Fielder Rd. #B
Arlington, Texas 76012
Direct 817.505.1257
Mobile 972.365.7010
Bit by Bit Computer Consultants
721 N Fielder Rd. #B
Arlington, Texas 76012
Direct 817.505.1257
Mobile 972.365.7010
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Can you benefit from Section 179
Section 179 and how it can save your company a significant amount of money if you’re looking at any technology purchases in the near future. There is a little less than 2 months left in the year to take advantage of the Section 179 Deduction for 2017. We’ve seen a large uptick in activity with clients seeking to take advantage of this government “gift” and literally locking in thousands of dollars in savings before expiring at year end. For example, a $200,000 purchase this year could actually only cost $130,000 after the tax savings!
If you’re looking to deduct the full price of the equipment from your 2017 taxes, it must be purchased and put into service before year end.
What is Section 179:
- Section 179 Explained: This IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software leased/financed during the 2017 tax year. That means that if a corporation leases/finances a piece of qualifying equipment, they can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE (The deduction limit for 2017 is $500,000) from their gross income. It's an incentive created by the U.S. government to encourage businesses to lease/finance equipment and invest in themselves.
Below are a couple of examples of how much of an impact this deduction can have on your bottom-line:
2017 Section 179: Example Calculation
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Equipment Purchase Amount:
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$650,000
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Section 179 Deduction
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$500,000
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50% Bonus First Yr. Depreciation
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$75,000
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(50% CAP in 2017)
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Normal First Year Depreciation
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$15,000
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Total First Year Deduction
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$590,000
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Cash Savings on your Purchase
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$206,500
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(Assuming a 35% tax bracket)
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Actual Cost of Equipment
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$443,500
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(After Tax Savings)
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2017 Section 179: Example Calculation
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Equipment Purchase Amount:
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$200,000
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Section 179 Deduction
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$200,000
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50% Bonus First Yr. Depreciation
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$0
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(50% CAP in 2017)
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Normal First Year Depreciation
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$0
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Total First Year Deduction
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$200,000
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Cash Savings on your Purchase
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$70,000
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(Assuming a 35% tax bracket)
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Actual Cost of Equipment
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$130,000
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(After Tax Savings)
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Please let me know if we can help you in anyway,
Robert Blake
866-391-1566
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