If
you’re just getting started with your IT services contract program,
you may wonder, “How can I live up to the promises I’m offering
long-term clients?”
Many IT consultants feel overwhelmed in the beginning
and wonder how they can keep relationships strong, and really deliver on
the benefits that come along with offering sophisticated IT business
solutions. As an example, let's say you have eight IT services contract
clients that are going to bring your company at least $165,000 in annual
recurring services revenue. How can you make sure you can really meet
and exceed their expectations when you are a very small firm?
The following 3 tips can help minimize risk and ensure
you can stay true to all you are promising.
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Build Your Confidence by Planning Ahead. The
best way to manage your IT services contract relationships is to
figure out exactly what you can do today and throughout the course
of the year. Inventory your services and skills. Then look at what
your competitors offer. Where are the gaps? Which of your services
would be most useful to a small business with a real network and
advanced IT needs? A well-planned IT services contract business
program is one that takes into account not only what you can offer.
But it also takes in account what you can offer that no one else in
your area is offering. In other words, create valuable services that
address your competitors’ deficiencies.
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Build Your Confidence by Gaining Real Experience.
As you start to offer IT service contracts, go slowly until you
build up your confidence level. Confidence will not come from
excessive technology training or from reading a report or preparing
a well thought-out contract template. You only get experience when
you just dive in and start selling contracts and providing long-term
solutions to small business clients. Ease into larger accounts by
starting small. Don’t turn down a large opportunity if it falls in
your lap. But know that the best way to start is to go with accounts
that are on the small side, but can still afford your premium
services.
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Remember That Certifications Are Not Vital.
Most small businesses do not have formal in-house IT departments.
They are also typically a few years behind the curve when it comes
to technology. This means you and your technicians don’t need to
have advanced certifications or skills on brand-new software
versions. In fact, your clients will probably see advanced skills as
an unnecessary quality that makes them feel they are paying you too
much to fulfill their simple IT needs. Imagine going to a
cardiothoracic surgeon just to get your blood pressure checked. In
terms of which certifications you will need to feel confident about
your IT services contract program, a basic MCP credential (Microsoft
Certified Professional) or something equivalent is usually
sufficient.
In this article, we discussed 3 tips to help you deliver
on promises you offer as part of your IT services contract. To learn more about how you can attract great, steady,
high-paying clients for your IT services contract program, go sign-up now for the free
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