Technology problems, from the minor to the catastrophic, are inevitable. Anyone that has used a computer for any length of time, whether for personal or business, knows this. When problems do happen, especially for your business, being able to turn to an IT professional to provide you with support is usually the fastest and most reliable way to get the problem fixed.
There is a debate that many businesses wrestle with about whether to keep this support network in-house, or whether to hire an outside company to handle it for them. The needs and means of every company are different. For many small businesses, the choice is easy given that most small companies don't have many systems that are overly complex. For those companies that need to ask questions, there is no hard and fast answer as to which form of support is better. If you find yourself needing to make a choice, weigh the following factors before you make any commitment.