patMid-size companies and organisations are truly stuck between a rock and hard place when it comes to their computer support needs. Does it make sense to hire a full-time IT person? Is it a cost-effective move? Hiring a part-time IT might get you a limited skill set ... and what do you do in their absence?

Consider a case in which you decide to hire a full-time IT person at an average of €45,000 - add in benefits, time off and PRSI. Now you're up to roughly €57-60,000. In addition, you'll need to add in a one-time cost of IT management software and required hardware plus training.

While your systems will now be managed, your IT person has no time left to work on core business activities to increase your competitiveness in the marketplace. IT people love to be challenged, yet retaining talent on this level might be difficult or expensive to keep training.

This is where FBS can come in to help. Tell us what your challenges are and we'll see if we can help you overcome them.