When someone in an IT department hears about a managed service provider, alarm bells may start going off in their head. This is not an unexpected reaction. After all, “outsourcing” has gotten a somewhat undeserved reputation as a bad word.

Every business, regardless of size, has to deal with a budget. However, some large businesses may have the revenue to swallow some greater costs than small businesses. No small business owner needs to be reminded of the constant challenge to balance the books, investing in the business, and continuing to grow at the same time.