March 2007
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7 Things to Expect from Your IT Partner
By Jeff Wuorio
Reprinted with permission from Microsoft Small Business Center

Your information-technology partner business should be just that — a partner in every sense of the word.  On the surface, that may sound a little warm and fuzzy, and possibly a bit optimistic.

Some IT consultants may focus on fulfilling your basic needs. They provide you technology advice and supply whatever tangible products and service are necessary to facilitate your needs.

But what you should reasonably expect from an IT "partner" goes well beyond that. They should take a vested interest in your business, providing the benefits and guidance that are central to your company's growth and success.

Here are seven things to expect from your IT partner:

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In this age of technology, the Internet is vital to most small businesses on a day-to-day basis. You may be making business purchases and other transactions online that involve sensitive information, so implementing some security best practices is critical.

Measures to Protect Your Business
Taking precautionary measures can help you ensure the safety of your online business transactions. Here are several important steps you can take:

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