At first glance, some small businesses are caught in a technology paradox: They need modern technologies to drive revenue higher. But they don't have enough cash to acquire that technology. A recent American Express survey found that more than half of today's U.S. small business owners are experiencing cash flow problems, reports StartupSpark.com . As a result, the top priority for most small businesses is maintaining current sources of revenue -- rather than building new ones. Have Your Cake and Eat it Too I say: Why not pursue both goals? Fact is, you don't need very deep pockets to leverage modern technology. What you really need is a predictable cost structure -- a way to know exactly how you're going to continue innovating without suffering from surprise IT costs. By now, you likely know where I'm heading: Predictable managed services contracts can help many of those worried small business owners get a handle on their IT costs. Our company, for instance, pays ...
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