Finding and Keeping a GOOD Computer / Network Tech

As always MDH Technologies would love to provide you with the Computer / Information Technology services your business needs, but we recognize that get the best possible results it is necessary to secure a knowledgeable, certified, computer tech who is capable of providing the tools your company needs to be successful in it’s mission.

- Step 1
Research several providers of computer related services, to do this you will need to check the internet try search engines like http://www.google.com and http://www.yahoo.com , but don’t stop there look in the local yellow pages, and finally work of mouth is also an important component to research. Gather contact information of a few companies that look good to you and get to step 2


-Step 2
Now that you have a list of potential providers meet with a team made up of your peers, taking careful steps to include personnel from several departments or roles within your organization. Put together a punch list of things that are important to your team and why.


-Step 3
Invite the techs or (consultants) to your facility and share with them the outcome of your brainstorming session in step 2. Now create a new list a “short list” of consultants who you feel comfortable with and invite them back to share their proposal with you. Don’t be afraid to show other bids to consultants in an effort to leverage a better price or additional work. Additionally don’t forget to really “grill” the consultant about your specific needs and wants. For example I called out an air conditioner guy not to long ago to test my A/C and all he said was it test out properly. . .so I asked him. . .if the A/C is working properly why is it so hot in the building. His response was I don’t know, you can replace the A/C. I equate this to a tech trying to replace a PC when it’s not necessary or re-formatting when it’s not necessary because he/she doesn’t really know what’s wrong and hasn’t a clue who to fix it.

- Conclusion
My point being there are many qualified techs/ consultants who will be able to fill your needs but in terms of maintaining a good working relationship with your tech, look for someone who not only looks good on paper but has the Emotional Quotient , social skill, or otherwise communication skills to effectively paint you a picture that translates technical jargon to plain o’l English. And of course we are avalable to help every step of the way. www.mdhtech.com or matt@mdhtech or give me a call @ (863) 838-1058.