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Do I Need to Hire an IT Person or Outsource IT Services?

As a small business owner, you know how critical reliable technology is. But when tech problems pile up, the big question becomes: Do I need to hire an in-house IT person, build an IT department, or outsource IT support?

Signs Your Small Business Needs IT Support

  • Employees spend valuable time fixing tech issues instead of working.
  • Cybersecurity threats or phishing scams keep recurring.
  • Your business is growing faster than your IT can keep up.
  • You must comply with regulations like HIPAA or PCI.
  • Downtime is costing your business money and productivity.

In-House IT vs. Outsourced IT Services


In-House IT:

  • Deep knowledge of your systems
  • High costs for salaries, benefits, and training


Outsourced IT Support:

  • Affordable and scalable for small businesses
  • Access to a full team of IT experts
  • 24/7 monitoring and cybersecurity protection
  • Less physical presence (but remote help is fast)
  • Less physical presence, but fast remote support


Why Outsourcing IT is More Cost-Effective


Outsourced IT services provide enterprise-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring an IT employee. Instead of relying on one person, you gain a full team that can handle network support, cloud services, cybersecurity, compliance, and more. For most small businesses, outsourced IT support is the smarter, budget-friendly choice.


At LRS Small Business Tech Services, we deliver affordable IT support for small businesses—from managed IT services and cloud solutions to cybersecurity and compliance. Let us be your IT department so you can focus on running your business.


Contact LRS Small Business Tech Services today to get cost-effective IT solutions tailored to your business.